Effecitve crisis response is a combination of advance planning and good decision-making during the crisis. For the first Stealable Slide of 2019 we turn to a time-saving tool designed to help organizations and brands plan their crisis response.
Crisis Management
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Takeaways and a Special Note About PR News’ Crisis Summit in February
January 1st, 2019 by PRNEWSIn each edition of PR News we highlight takeaways from select articles as well as important additions to the PR News Resources Center.
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PR Lessons Learned from the 2018 Political Scene
December 31st, 2018 by Arthur SolomonVeteran PR pro and former journalist Arthur Solomon offers the second of his two-part series about the valuable lessons communicators can learn from federal government communications. Pulled from 2018’s headlines, the examples he uses offer lessons in ethics, crisis and other PR activities.
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A PR Pro Picks 2018’s Best PR Crises [VIDEO]
December 21st, 2018 by Seth Arenstein‘Tis the season for best of lists. PR is not different. Some communicators spend down time debating the top PR crises of the year. That’s the crux of this short video from Ashley McCown, president of Solomon McCown. See if you can guess what her top 5 PR crises of 2018 are before you view the video. A few hints: not all are examples of poor crisis management and her top crisis is the toughest to guess. Good luck.
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5 Communications Takeaways From Prada’s Product Backlash
December 17th, 2018 by Sophie MaerowitzPrada is in hot water after releasing a product that many on social media are calling racist. The company has issued a statement in response and removed the product from its shelves. But how can it—and other brands—avoid making the same mistake in the future?
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A Crisis Double Play: How the Washington Nationals Fielded a Nationally Televised Fight
December 14th, 2018 by Melissa HoffmannIt was a nightmare scenario for Jennifer Giglio. Leading communications for the Washington Nationals Ball Club, she was accustomed to player tempers flaring and even some battling and fights behind the scenes. But nothing could have prepared her for the televised altercation between closer and team “bad boy” Jonathan Papelbon and “golden boy” right fielder Bryce Harper.
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Who’s Monitoring Your Social Channels During the Holidays?
December 13th, 2018 by Seth ArensteinThe holiday season is here and many are making merry away from their desks. Yet social engagement doesn’t end, not even on Christmas, says Emma Monks, Crisp’s head of trust and safety. In fact, more social messages are sent to retailers during the holidays than at any other time. Here are a few ways brands can mind their social channels and reduce risk during the holidays.
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Release of Facebook Email Trove Provides Lessons on Second-Hand Crisis Response
December 6th, 2018 by Hayley JenningsAs part of an investigation into misinformation on the internet, a British parliamentary committee has just released internal Facebook emails and other company documents from 2012 through 2015. Released on Dec. 5, the documents were “originally sealed as evidence in a lawsuit brought against Facebook by Six4Three, an app developer,” according to the New York Times, and primarily focus on the company’s use of user data in conjunction with other partners.
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PR Takeaways from France’s Soccer Award Mishap
December 4th, 2018 by Seth ArensteinAda Hegerberg, a 23-year-old Norwegian striker who plays for France’s Lyon side, had just received the annual award for best player in the world. She made sure to thank her teammates, coach, team president and France Football. But the historic evening became awkward when the man who presented the award, theFrench DJ and producer Martin Solveig, asked Hegerberg, in French, if she could twerk to celebrate.
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The Words We Choose: Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Tone-Deaf Response to Assault Allegations
December 3rd, 2018 by Hayley JenningsFamed astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson has been accused of sexual misconduct by three women, ranging in time from 1984 to the present day. Tyson has drafted a response he entilted, “On Being Accused,” and posted to Facebook on Saturday, defending his behavior after his most recent accuser, a production assistant on his show Cosmos, gave an interview to Patheos about her claims.