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 …
Corporate Citizenship in the Age of Unrest
This year brought renewed focus to corporate citizenship, as companies looked to engage their customers, employees, and communities in the midst of economic, social, and political upheaval. Pursuing these efforts can drive large-scale, meaningful change for society while differentiating a company’s brands and products to deliver a competitive advantage. But what is corporate citizenship, and …
The Importance of Having a Crisis Communications Strategy
The Importance of Having a Crisis Communications Strategy It’s the last quarter of what has been one of the most turbulent years in modern history. U.S. companies are addressing the third wave of COVID-19 infections, implementing social justice efforts, and navigating continued political division ahead of the November elections. Leaders are watching the elections closely …
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Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #65: The Reputation Management Offensive
What happens when someone is engaged in a deliberate effort to harm your organization’s reputation and disrupt your operations? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser, along with Consultant Bray Wheeler, flip their nearly fifty years of combined experience around and talk about how they would conduct an …
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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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