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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

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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Breaking Barriers: Women in Communications, Public Relations, and Journalism

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.

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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Dan Edelman (1920-2013) brought products to the public’s attention in a way that was new at the time – by getting their stories in newspapers and on television. But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis. Edelman elevates marketing PR.

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Behind the Headlines With Steve Majors

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Specifically, I was a television news producer. You’ve held several positions in television news. How did you get your start in PR and communications?

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Italy – Empowering Innovation with Food, Design, Fashion and Tech

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Crisis Management and Brand Reputation: Given Italy’s diverse and sometimes polarized media landscape, businesses must be prepared for crisis management and stay proactive in maintaining a positive brand image. Understanding local sentiments and being responsive to public concerns are key to effective crisis communication.

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How To Hire The Best PR Firm For You

PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis. I shared some practical tips for doing just that in my book, Gaining the Publicity Edge: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Growing Your Brand Through National Media Coverage.

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”.

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PR Rock Stars (of the future): 19 new college grads ready to take over the world

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

With a focus on consumer goods and the beauty industry, she will strive to get products off the shelf and onto a magazine or television screen. She’ll be working under Scott Williamson, vice president of public affairs and communications, and, she says, “I look forward to learning from the best.”. Delaney Schenk, @delaneyschenk.

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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

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. Television images showed the sinking oil rig engulfed in flames and black smoke.

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Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Livecast talking Crisis PR

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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US Navy In Crisis PR Mode: A Textbook Example

The Stalwart Blog

AUGUST 28, 2017

Forgive me if I boast about the US Navy Public Affairs community for a moment. Questions about how these completely avoidable collisions occurred received “A” Block status on national television newscasts. Here’s where the Public Affairs team and senior leadership shined. McCain events, and you’ll see.

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Maxim Behar in Kamen Vodenicharov's show "The Evening of." on 7/8 TV

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Stefan, as a professional, I would like to ask you where does PR end and propaganda begin in crisis situations. Maxim: PR should not end in any situation, even more so in a crisis. And in a crisis especially in corporations, that truth needs to be repeated even louder and even more clearly. Get busy doing public outreach.

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