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Is the agency walking its talk when it comes to crisis management and safety protocol? The CDC is supposed to be setting the standard for coping with Ebola, but a recent slip brought about a major backlash from the scientific community. The NY Times’ Denise Grady and Donald G. McNeil, …
Knowing about factors that influence reporting will help your crisis management There’s no doubt that social media has affected the way breaking news is reported, for better and for worse. Regardless of whether you believe it’s been a boon or a bane, you need to be versed on the changes …
Can the movie studio recover, and if so, how? The Sony Hack is an unprecedented event that could very easily become the new norm. After all, hackers have proven their ability to penetrate just about any system they want time and time again over the past couple of years, and …
[Editor’s note: The following is a great example of real-life crisis management methods used by PR pro Karl Robe to cope with an unrelenting upset customer that took her complaints to social media and beyond.] Dealing with problem stakeholders on social media A national retailer client of Karl James & …
A look at some crisis management musts for these key players Boards of directors play a crucial role in guiding their organizations through the crisis management process. It is, quite literally, the board who often determines whether a company will sink or swim, making this advice from Forbes contributor Davia …
Why leaks, accidental or otherwise, need to be covered in your crisis management plans Last week, the Daily Dot reported that a UK police department had utilized legislation aimed at preventing terrorism to snoop on journalists. The department was found out after accidentally releasing the documents, a mistake that should …
Maximize effectiveness and ROI While social media and digital communications are getting all the buzz, a strong press release still has its place in both traditional PR and crisis management. So, what exactly makes for a good press release? VerticalResponse offered their thoughts in this helpful infographic: The BCM Blogging …
If nobody can see your content, what good is it doing? Let’s face it, nobody is scrolling through pages and pages of a search for anything. These days, not being on the front page of a Google search is almost as good as not being there. Whether you’re doing traditional …
A lesson on the value of walking your talk Although executive coaches are often lampooned, those who truly know what they’re doing impart some impressive lessons upon their pupils. Steve Farber is a particularly quotable one, and you’ll quickly see why we’ve selected the line below as our Crisis Management …
Lose reputation, lose money Losing reputation will cost you money. While this correlation was sometimes nebulous in the past, more and more cases are coming to light that show crises having a direct impact on share price, a stat no C-suiter can ignore. Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed” games have made up …
CNN takes a jab at members of Congress and their frequent self-imposed crises Lawmakers have been landing themselves at the center of scandal since, well, forever. While in the past rumor and innuendo swirled around the Washington elite, the digital age has brought their bad behavior into the limelight. To …
Any PR is good PR? Think again. Recent years have seen the old adage, “any PR is good PR” disproven on a regular basis, and the story of Seaworld in the wake of “Blackfish”, the documentary that cast a dark light on the park’s operations, is another prime example. SeaWorld …
Poor communication in the wake of crisis can quickly lead to catastrophe Takata, the company behind the faulty airbags that have led to widespread vehicle recalls, was already taking serious heat from its clients. Now, allegations from former employees that executives ordered technicians to destroy the results of tests conducted …
Seeing is believing when it comes to having competence and confidence to get the job done World-class athletics are not only about the physical battle, but the mental game. A perfect example is Arthur Ashe, who combined extraordinary talent with superb understanding of a winning mentality to break barriers and …
Meet the latest candidate for the 2014 Weiner Awards Comedian Artie Lange, best known for his time on the Howard Stern Show, is the latest in a long string of celebs to create trouble for themselves via social media, and to land in the running for a 2014 Weiner Award. …
