Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

Welcome to episode #033 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Brad Phillips. When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn. A must read!

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2016

” This is important for leaders to realize prior to experiencing a crisis. Because successful crisis management often requires an appearance, in some capacity, by the organization’s leadership. So what does this mean for your crisis preparedness? Image credit: Photographee.eu / shutterstock.com.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Media Training With the reach of today’s media formats and the explosion of publications, media training is important for a much larger number of people in an organization. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

It provides a single source of truth that can be especially helpful in delicate scenarios (think crisis comms and partnerships). Relevance in a digital landscape Press releases remain a staple for journalists and media outlets because they are concise, structured, and easy to distribute. 5 free press release templates - Download 1.

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Writing How To Product Launch Crisis 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

What potential crisis could have a substantial impact on your business? That’s the essence of crisis communications planning – preparing for the worst before it happens. As if convincing management of the need for, and value of, crisis planning wasn’t already a challenge! C orp Comm Unprepared for Crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training. Nonexistent or outdated crisis communications planning. When starting a new client engagement, we often ask about the organization’s crisis communications plans.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2018

Any crisis communications team must be ready to respond at any hour to an escalating event, and that speed is vital. Corporate leadership recognizes the critical importance of getting everybody on the same page – no easy task in organizations with 20,000 employees. It’s not just press releases and media training.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 31, 2017

For some, this can mean an intense media training session. How to prepare for a media interview. Demonstrate thought leadership. . Keep social media top-of-mind. “It’s imperative to have a spokesperson fluent in social media,” she warns.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2018

He’s now blaming the marketing agency involved in a media training session for goading him into uttering a racist word. Elon Musk also made waves with a self-inflicted PR crisis this week — this one on a more global scale. Thankfully, the road to regaining investor confidence is well traveled.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

Ken Scudder has provided media training, presentation training, crisis communications training and consulting, as well as writing and editing, to business leaders, celebrities and politicians for more than 20 years. And remember… Lock your office door !

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PR News

JUNE 26, 2016

The post Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. Which is to say: you still have another five solid months to make this your best year ever as a communicator. First, you’ll need to take stock of what you and your team have… Continued.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This provides an opportunity to build upon the individual experience and transition to reputation management and crisis communications, all the while having students emphasize how the brand plays into the narrative surrounding a corporate or personality crisis. Faculty talk trends and current events.

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2022

Ken Scudder has provided media training, presentation training, crisis communications training and consulting, as well as writing and editing, to business leaders, celebrities and politicians for more than 20 years. His impact on the court is still being felt. His impact on society is still being felt.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Internal marketing folks should be researching and vetting PR firms in the early stages of a product or service launch; looking for agencies with similar experience and capabilities; and developing a short list for leadership to meet ahead of important dates in the product life cycle. A company crisis is looming.

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Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

The Hoyt Organization

JULY 22, 2024

The Importance of Media Management Training Managing Crises Effectively In times of crisis, executives often have cameras thrust in their faces. Media training prepares for high-pressure situations so that they don’t panic and inadvertently escalate things. This is key during a crisis when emotions run high.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Ken Scudder has provided media training, presentation training, crisis communications training and consulting, as well as writing and editing, to business leaders, celebrities and politicians for more than 20 years. To read more about employee communications, check out our March issue of Strategies & Tactics.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When a large brand has a trust problem, “You’re not going to be able to dig yourself out of the crisis immediately,” Sherinian said. They’ve taught us that, when there’s a crisis, we have to be covenantal — not transactional,” to have agreements with different groups of people within civil society.

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5W PR

AUGUST 1, 2024

Healthcare organizations can utilize press releases, website content, and social media platforms to keep the community informed about their work and achievements. Establishing thought leadership Public relations enable healthcare organizations to position themselves as trusted sources of health information.

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Today’s crises are taking on many unique forms and degrees of seriousness, and often take businesses by surprise—cyber incidents, executive resignations, M&A, disgruntled former employees, customer complaints on social media, salacious press headlines, etc. So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. It’s important to have a plan in place before a crisis might arise. This can include investors or customers.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Of course, PR professionals have long been trained to be mindful of the consequences of unintended recipients of critical information, and they know how to counsel clients not to engage in the worn out ‘off the record’ argument. That’s media training 101.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

It provides a single source of truth that can be especially helpful in delicate scenarios (think crisis comms and partnerships). Relevance in a digital landscape Press releases remain a staple for journalists and media outlets because they are concise, structured, and easy to distribute. 5 free press release templates - Download 1.

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Writing How To Product Launch Crisis 78

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We all get out into the field on a regular basis to meet with our store leadership, identify great Blue Shirt spokespeople and meet with reporters. I also spent a long time identifying the perfect store and manager within my territory, and going through all of the necessary media training with him.

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Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2016

They create content – everything from award and speaking submissions to infographics, videos, photos, bylines and white papers – as well as train executives on speaking and presentation skills, assist HR with creative ad copy, manage crisis situations and even manage social media channels for brands and executives.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our take on PRsay’s blog: PRsay is an excellent resource for those looking for professional development advice or PR leadership tips. Its blog posts give readers a great understanding of ethical PR advice to help media personnel kickstart their profession. PRNEWS Blog.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 14, 2022

11, Sam Bankman-Fried went on an extensive media tour, casting himself as a somewhat hapless chief executive and denying accusations that he defrauded his customers. After his crypto-currency exchange FTX declared bankruptcy on Nov. As CNN reported on Nov. ” Bankman-Fried, commonly known as “SBF,” was arrested on Dec.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Before crisis-related press conferences, communication rehearsals are necessary but often neglected.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions. Will it likely be friendly or combative?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2017

What’s the cost of a brand crisis? As video of United Airlines passenger Dr. David Dao being violently dragged from his seat went viral, the media – and a global audience of prospective customers – were horrified. When it comes to a brand reputation crisis, digital media is the great leveler.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Every employee needs media training. The pandemic boosted webinars, lives, online training, lectures, and the like. Media training used to only be for c-suite executives, board directors, and other leaders. What used to happen in controlled environments, has often become open and accessible to everyone.

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