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Ugly employee actions create reputation management crisis for retailer We’ve seen a growing number of YouTube-based crises created not by the actions organizations themselves, but those of employees. Domino’s was one of the first high profile cases, and this month Walmart joined the list. Four employees of a Pikeville, Ky. …
Strong crisis communication helps keep residents safe through the hurricane When Hurricane Sandy came down on New York, the city looked to its mayor for leadership, and he didn’t disappoint. Using all of his substantial crisis management skills, Mayor Bloomberg kept his constituents protected through the power of information. You …
Don’t fall into this common crisis management trap Every crisis presents an opportunity to learn, even if those involved choose not to take the lessons to heart. Fortunately, through case studies we can discover how to best conduct ourselves and our organizations in order to mitigate crisis management risks. In …
Chemical company does some quick crisis management after announcement drops early Double checking your work is always important, and it’s even better to get a couple of other people to look it over for errors. The core reason behind this, at least from a crisis management perspective, is not simply …
It’s a rare and unenviable situation The pages of this blog are full of crisis management case studies where we recommend that organizations or individuals apologize for their actions, so much so that it might lead one to assume that there are no cases where it’s better to do the …
Master this skill and boost your crisis management abilities Impressions are extremely important when it comes to crisis management, and the act of public speaking is perhaps the most vulnerable to creating the wrong one. There are those rare speakers that convey confidence and purpose while navigating the booby trap …
Editor’s note: This guest post from PR pro Brian Adams is fantastic, relating some sage childlike wisdom from the human half of one of the greatest comic strip duos ever to our world of crisis management. Two weeks ago I spent the morning sifting through quotes from a favorite character …
Highly nontraditional crisis management aims to influence court of public opinion Apple and Samsung have been at war over patents since last summer, and the battle is showing no signs of cooling off. Samsung is no doubt deeply stung by its recent $1 billion loss to Apple in a U.S. …
Recording catches joyriding mechanics, highlights possibility of constant surveillance In our tech-heavy world, recording devices are everywhere. From the cell phones we all carry to the plethora of James Bond-esque gadgets available online, the chance of your actions being recorded at any given time is such that a prudent crisis …
Automaker’s lackadaisical crisis management creates continued catastrophe If it feels like the folks at Toyota been recalling cars for the past three years, well, that’s because they have. In yet another addition to the lengthy series of recalls, some 7.4 million+ Toyotas have been recalled because of a faulty power window …
Crisis management time for many rice-related industries How would you feel if I told you that you’re probably consuming several doses of a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin each week? Even worse, you’re feeding your kids the same dose in some of their favorite meals and snacks. That’s exactly what a …
Natural solution for a nature crisis When flora and fauna present us with crises, we’re quick to look toward technology for a quick fix. Often, however, there’s a more natural solution. This quote, from an OC Register article by David Bro, explains how the city of San Clemente is putting …
Nonexistent crisis management from the pen maker Are you a woman? Are those manly black, white, red and blue pens keeping you from writing? Well look no further, because Bic’s “for Her” line is here! Yes, we’re being sarcastic, but no, we aren’t making up the “for Her” line. Industry …
Editor’s Note: The following post is from Jerry Brown’s Monday Morning Media Minute newsletter. For a case study on the dangers of spin, check out the guest submission from Tony Jaques on our Free Management Library blog. Have you ever listened to someone flawlessly deliver a perfectly honed message — …
In the latest episode of The Crisis Show, hosts Jonathan Bernstein, Rich Klein, and Melissa Agnes welcomed guest Karen Freberg, assistant professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville and adjunct faculty member for West Virginia University. The crisis management mishaps continue to roll in, and we covered the …
