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.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

Most recently Ben worked as an Executive Vice President at BerlinRosen Public Affairs, where he built the firm’s Philanthropy and Cultural Activism practice. Our clients are trying to make change in a moment of real crisis. He has also led “media for media” communications for investigative journalism non-profits.

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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 179

Communications Ethics Public Affairs Social Media 179

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Ryder, director of public affairs in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Ryder is responsible for communications to build public understanding and support for the Air Force and the newly formed Space Force. The agency has different audiences — veterans, the press and the public at large.

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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.

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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.

Communications 119

Communications Public Affairs Crisis Communications Reputation 119

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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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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Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

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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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?

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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.

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Communications Case Study Training Reputation 121

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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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.

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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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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

PRSay

JULY 26, 2017

APR+M, teaches public relations full time at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. She is also a colonel in the Air Force Reserve serving as a public affairs officer at the Pentagon, and owner of AK & Associates, a Milwaukee-based consulting firm that specializes in media training and crisis communication.

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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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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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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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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

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

A perfect time then for the latest book from public affairs and economics expert Stuart Thomson - Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. He discusses how crisis is inevitable, but how it can be either a threat, or an opportunity – handled right. All have the potential to boost or bust an organisation’s reputation.

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Reputation Public Affairs Case Study International 98

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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