You know that feeling. That sinking, pit-in-your stomach feeling that washes over you when you realize your company has said or done something wrong. Maybe something very wrong. You could find out in many ways. Maybe a customer posted something on social media, raised the issue to an employee, or contacted customer service. Maybe the …
Lessons in Crisis Communications: Starbucks
Often, when we hear of corporate missteps, the stories after are all about what a company did wrong. This is why it is so refreshing to see a business like Starbucks, which recently handled a serious PR issue with compassion and aplomb. Instead of the marred reputation that often follows a public relations misstep, Starbucks …
11 Crisis Communications Tips That Every Organization Should Master
You can never be sure when a crisis might strike your brand. In some cases, crises can be related to serious adverse events that can range from human disasters like active shooters to natural disasters like hurricanes or fires. In other cases, the disaster might just be a disaster for certain stakeholders, such as the need to …
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Your Reputation Command Center: Social Media Monitoring
Social media is an integral part of any modern businesses communication tools. It’s a way to engage with current or prospective clients. It is also a great way to gauge how people are feeling about your business specifically or your industry as a whole. When something heats up on social media, communication can go viral …
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How to train your executives to effectively interact with the media
Your executives don’t just provide guidance inside your organization. They are often your company’s interface with the outside world when things go wrong. Most CFOs, CEOs and others in leadership positions do not come into their position through public relations departments. Because of this, they may not have the training and experience needed to take …
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Your Reputation Command Center: The need for a rapid response process
You never know when something unexpected can cause damage to your brand’s reputation. Sometimes, poor timing means that a social media post is taken very differently than you intended. Other times, an issue with a product can lead unhappy customers to take their grievances online. While every brand suffers occasional missteps sometimes, the ones who …
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What is Reputation Management?
In the past, a business reputation was made slowly and surely over a period of months and years. Public opinion was largely formed through word of mouth when you did business with other companies or consumers in your community. When a news story about your business or one like yours broke, the effects passed quickly …
10 steps to successful crisis communications
It’s easy to tell when a company is caught flat-footed in the face of a public relations crisis. Often, their response is characterized by tone-deaf responses, bland and non-committal statements or, even worse, no response at all. Having a plan in place means that your organization is far better equipped to handle whatever bumps and …