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Why Public Relations Is King During A Crisis

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Consumers have reacted by shifting their focus more toward information than commercialism. There is simply no better instrument during a widespread crisis than communications. Managing your company’s reputation through a global crisis is different and harder than it was during the financial crisis of 2008.

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How Communicators Can Help Inform the Public During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Crisis situations impact businesses, industries, associations and organizations of all sizes. While the circumstances surrounding a crisis vary greatly, there are general best practices PR professionals should be prepared to deploy. This is especially important during a public health concern. To date, T. Understanding media literacy.

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What to do during a PR crisis and how to move on

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Before, during and after a PR crisis, information and communication are key. There are very few crisis situations where less communication is better. It is almost always the case that more communication, and more well-informed communication, is the best strategy. DON’T avoid a crisis. DO prepare to move fast.

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Crisis Communications: 10 Steps for Building an Effective Plan

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Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. This month, the Wall Street Journal outlined dozens of ways social sites and apps are being utilized during a crisis. Here are 10 steps for building an effective crisis communications plan: Watch & Listen to Trends. Acknowledge the Situation.

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Crisis PR Lessons From The Iowa Caucus

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It’s a classic case of what not to do in a crisis situation. Even the most brilliant crisis response wouldn’t have solved the problem, yet it could have ameliorated some of the reputation damage and resulting coverage. Here’s where Iowa officials ran afoul of the crisis PR playbook. What went wrong?

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Facing the Unexpected: Mastering Crisis Communications | Business Wire

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Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. Crises communications refers to information that is shared when an event occurs that impacts customers or a company’s reputation.

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Navigating crisis: The role of PR and communication is not just damage control

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In an era where information travels at lightning speed, the importance of effective communication during a crisis has never been clearer. Businesses are inevitably faced with crisis—whether it’s a public relations disaster, a product recall, or a scandal involving key personnel.

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