Crisis Management

PR News Advisory Board members weigh in on the hot communications topics of the past year and predict the top trends to watch for in 2012.

It’s the top communicator’s job to make sure a CEO doesn’t fall prey to the machinations of a "trusted" lieutenant.

Canadian liquid natural gas facility Canaport LNG puts itself to the test as it manages an invented crisis.

When senior executive transitions occur, it’s up to the communications team to guide the exit and maintain confidence among executives, employees, shareholders and the media.

A couple of sex-related scandals take center stage, as the crisis responses of presidential candidate Cain and Penn State are analyzed.

What can PR professionals do when violence strikes at work? Empathy and transparency both come to mind.

CommCore’s Andrew Gilman breaks down CEOs into personality types and lists the communications hazards associated with each type. Do you recognize your CEO in this list?

Rumors have the potential to ruin an organization from both financial and reputational standpoints. PR crisis experts weigh in on strategies to squelch rumors.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says that while we’ve killed a number of terrorist leaders, including Osama Bin Laden, a real threat to the U.S. remains.

Once a crisis is over, take a deep breath and relax for one minute—then begin reaching out to stakeholders and reestablishing your brand.