PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

He apparently fails to understand social media’s importance for corporate affairs, corporate reputation, investor relations, human resources, CSR and crisis communications to name but a few. He might have a point if you simply look at how social media can be used for consumer marketing or customer service.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Upon graduation, I was offered a position at one of Florida’s most prominent firms, Sachs Media Group , where I now serve as the deputy director of public affairs. Besides setting me up for success in the job market, the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations also gave me a boost on my path to earning the APR credential.

Public Affairs 132

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Crimson Tide (1995) — Crisis Planning. When it’s a crisis communications nightmare about the highest of high stakes: nuclear war. Augustine’s six stages of crisis. In most time-urgent crisis situations, a clear chain of command works better than consensus. Buena Vista Pictures (1995).

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Buchanan PR

MARCH 11, 2025

Gwen Ifill A respected journalist and news anchor, Gwen Ifill broke barriers as one of the first Black women to host a nationally televised public affairs program, Washington Week. Judy Smith A trailblazer in crisis communications, Judy Smith is the inspiration behind the hit TV show Scandal.

Journalism 55

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PRSay

APRIL 16, 2024

As the urgency started to lessen, I still had the burst of adrenaline from being in a constant crisis. As Accredited practitioners, it is our responsibility to show that public relations is both an art and a science that should be your first step in solving complex communication problems. Darcel Walker, M.A.,

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The military as a whole faces a severe recruiting crisis. The Navy’s decision to select Kelley as an ambassador not only alienated some public affairs officers who are currently serving, it also alienated veterans who have large numbers of social media followers and could be the service’s most prominent supporters to aid recruitment.

Communications 176

Communications Ethics Public Affairs Social Media 176

Prowly

MARCH 12, 2025

B2B companies care about mentions in trade publications. NGOs and public affairs keep print opinion magazines in their tier 1 lists. PR crisis A yoghurt brand issued a product recall. And you can help them get there. You just need a good PR strategy fueled by print monitoring insights.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Editor’s note: This blog post merely touches on an interesting and important discussion I had with Dr. Tom on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. I have seen many government relations and public affairs manager positions that have caught my eye quite a bit in the private sector. By Dr. Thomas D.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

For PR and Communications teams, analyzing audience sentiment towards your CEO can be vital for crisis detection and understanding brand perception. Responding to crises In times of crisis, a CEO’s personal brand can either help or hurt the company’s reputation.

Corporate 195

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Role of corporate communication function The most frequently mentioned responsibilities of the communication function included media relations (86%), social media (80%), and crisis/risk communication (75%). The communication function is commonly combined with marketing, followed by public affairs, and advertising.

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The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2017

The circumstances surrounding the mass shooting were impossible to predict, but it became very apparent early on that the public affairs team trained for things like this. Untrained departments frequently stumble out of the gate during a crisis, much to the detriment of their ability to stay ahead of the news cycle.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

A crisis is, by default, a reputation issue. Because of this, PR is best placed to be in charge of crisis communications and its management , including policies and protocols [ Tweet Quote ]. PR must, therefore, be responsible for: Informing all relationships (audiences) through a tried-and-test messaging system.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis. Mobil took out full-page advocacy op-eds in the New York Times to share the company’s viewpoint on public issues like technology, mass transit, and energy independence.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) have published a guide to public relations for company directors to support planning, decision making, and crisis preparedness. Those that do are likely to have a person with responsibility at board level.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Whether we’re strategizing reputation or crisis plans, developing grassroots advocacy campaigns focused on high-stakes legislation or creating social content programs, we bring deep experience and diversity of thinking to help clients thrive. Finn Partners is a global integrated marketing agency that provides lasting results to its clients.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Radio 172

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. We argue that issues related to ESG have been the domain of public relations and public affairs practitioners for at least 50 years.

Publicity 197

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NewsWhip

MAY 26, 2020

Clyde Group is a high-growth, PR & Public Affairs firm with a tremendous track record of success in Washington. Clyde Group does a fair amount of crisis work. Success metrics can be a sensitive topic in times of crisis. I’ve always said that my most impressive crisis projects are the ones you’ve never heard of.

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PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

“While an audit of course syllabi in the PRSA MBA Program highlighted the lack of a common course title, content is focused in a few essential areas, including strategic communication planning, reputation management and crisis communication. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.

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Communications Public Affairs Crisis Communications Reputation 117

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are different types of PR specialists who are experts in their fields–fields such as public affairs, or social media. With public affairs, for example, PR professionals are required to communicate with media outlets and governments on behalf of clients. Crisis Managers. PR Specialists. PR Managers.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

How has the public affairs industry changed since you started that organization? Twenty years ago, almost every company of any real size had an in-house public affairs staff. You were in your previous role as executive director of Technology Alliance for 20 years. What role does social media play in your job?

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Community Energy Strategy 120

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More crisis work. “A A lot more crisis work in addition to more duties usually shared between departments. Actual and perceived crisis 24/7. “A COVID, labor issues, economic issues, and crisis issues piled on top of each other.”. Crisis after crisis. Crisis interrupted. Proven business value.

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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. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Actively managing an organisations credibility and public trust. Crisis communications. Mitigating damage by reshaping public perception after negative events. Managing perceptions is especially critical in public affairs , corporate communications, crisis communications , and media relations. Framing in PR.

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The Stalwart Blog

AUGUST 28, 2017

Forgive me if I boast about the US Navy Public Affairs community for a moment. Here’s where the Public Affairs team and senior leadership shined. 7th Fleet’s initial press release launched within hours of the incident, informing the public of the who, what, where and when. McCain events, and you’ll see.

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Public Affairs Examples Crisis Privacy 60

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Crisis communication manager A crisis communication manager is responsible for developing strategies to handle and mitigate crises that may damage an organization’s reputation.

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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Presspage

MAY 22, 2024

By prioritizing mental well-being, we can help PR and public affairs professionals manage their mental health effectively. A Personal Commitment The mental health crisis among PR and public affairs professionals is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Policies Employee Survey 78

Presspage

MAY 22, 2024

By prioritizing mental well-being, we can help PR and public affairs professionals manage their mental health effectively. A Personal Commitment The mental health crisis among PR and public affairs professionals is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Policies Employee Survey 78

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 14, 2018

Considering that most of the respondents to the survey work in corporate communications it is alarming how little they use social media for CSR (29%), crisis communications (22%) and reporting (16%).

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Corporate Communications Pinterest Public Affairs 115

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

EKA is a leader in providing public and private sector experience and assistance when making critical decisions. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” ” Until next time!

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Public Affairs 81

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. The Communicating in a Crisis report records how public relations was successfully deployed during in the pandemic. This included participation in BBC and Sky documentaries about the crisis.

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Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

What do you do when you’re embroiled in a crisis that maybe wasn’t of your making? He is a crisis PR expert, a friend of mine for many years. I started actually as a Navy officer, turned Navy public affairs officer. The two cardinal rules in any crisis PR position. His name is Dave Oates.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach.

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PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. We even have new words and phrases to reflect these times: We “doomscroll,” poring over bad headlines. We protect meetings from “Zoom-bombings” and give “elbow bumps.”

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PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

If you haven’t signed up for Ned’s Job of the Week Newsletter — please do — it’s free for both employers and job seekers and it’s filled with jobs across PR, public affairs, communications and marketing. 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

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Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Crisis communication Crisis communication is a type of public relations strategy that deals with handling a crisis situation. A crisis can be anything from a natural disaster to a product recall to a social media scandal.

Public Affairs 62

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