While everyone anticipates the release of Iowa Caucus results, PR and crisis management pros are more inclined to discuss the crisis response of the Iowa Democratic Party. Technological glitches may be common, but to fail on such a grand stage, when timely results are expected, shows cracks in an already shaky system, debilitating public trust in a year when it’s most important.
Crisis Management
Advance Work Seen as Key in Crisis Communications and Choosing ROI Metrics
February 4th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinTo get prepared for PRNEWS’ Crisis and Measurement Summit in Miami later this month, we asked several of the scheduled speakers to provide crisis and measurement tips. Planning was one of the themes their answers had in common.
New PRSA Chair Envisions PR’s Broader Role, Advocates for MBA Over Comms Grad Degree
February 4th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinIn a far-ranging interview, new PRSA chair T. Garland Stansell discusses the need for PR pros to be courageous enough to accept and shape change, his goals for the 30,000-member organization and the challenges of communications measurement.
What Does Diversity & Inclusion Have to Do with Your Crisis Plan? Everything
February 4th, 2020 by Esther-Mireya TejedaOn first glance you might not think diversity and inclusion has anything to do with crisis communications. In fact, it has everything to do with it, argues Esther-Mireya Tejeda, SVP, head, corporate communications & PR at Entercom.
The Implications of Coronavirus for Communicators
January 30th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinNo longer confined to China, coronavirus is beginning to move from a foreign story to a domestic one. More than that, it’s become a communications and reputation story. When iconic brands get involved, we tend to listen more closely.
The Implications of Coronavirus for Communicators
January 30th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinTechnology has made the world much smaller. Still, in many ways, humans remain very insular. What’s in front of us often receives most of our attention. As a result, where a news story occurs can… Continued
Why You Need a Social Media Pause Button During a Crisis
January 28th, 2020 by Mark RenfreeOne of the complexities of PR crises is ensuring that, aside from crisis response, the company’s day-to-day work continues. Sometimes, though, normal work flow becomes the problem. For example, regularly scheduled social content posted during a crisis, or immediately after, can become a tone-deaf disaster. That’s why a social media pause button can help immensely.
How Harry, Meghan and The Queen Should Approach Their Royal PR Crisis
January 22nd, 2020 by Nicole SchumanThe media discussion surrounding the royal family break seems shrouded with mystery and hearsay—with statements being given on both sides, but no one really coming forth and explaining the real reason for the schism. This creates an open dialogue for the public, leaving the families apt to rumors and falsities. Many takeaways can be found regarding the public relations tactics taken by the famous Brits in yet another family crisis.
Away CEO Steph Korey Needs a Lesson in Reputation Management
January 15th, 2020 by Justin JoffeAway continues to experience a public failure that undermines its stated values as a community-focused global travel brand. It’s painfully clear that the luggage company’s senior leadership, especially its co-chief executive Steph Korey, needs a lesson in reputation management.
MLB’s Astros’ Cheating Scandal Provides PR Lessons
January 14th, 2020 by Nicole Schuman and Seth ArensteinOnce again, Major League Baseball finds itself tangled in the details of a cheating scandal. Unlike the steroids era of the 1990s, where Congress held MLB accountable, we now find the sport policing itself, holding its own teams accountable. Is this the correct route in terms of PR and reputation?