Here’s a question we often get: “When does an issue turn into a crisis?” That’s a tricky one, right? The truth is, it depends on a bunch of things, like your organization’s…
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How to Stop Customers from Leaving During a Crisis: 4 Steps
It’s not uncommon to have a PR crisis. In fact, it doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, and it always seems to hit when it’s “not a good time.”…
PostcardMania’s CEO Told Staff to Work In Office During Hurricane Ian
Joy Gendusa, CEO of PostcardMania, an advertising agency, asked her employees on a Zoom call to work in the office during hurricane Ian, calling the storm a “nothingburger, ” according to the…
How To Communicate With Stakeholders During A Crisis: 5 Tips
When your business faces a PR crisis, how you communicate with your stakeholders can feel like a game of Chutes and Ladders. Navigate the crisis successfully, and you’ll come out on top.…
Failing to Do This Could Cost You Your Reputation
In a perfect world, everything would go smoothly in your business. But that’s in an ideal world. Every organization is potentially vulnerable to public relations crises at any moment, even if it’s…
How To Keep Our Lives From Turning Into An Episode of Succession
How would you feel if all eyes were suddenly on you? You’re put on the spot, and millions of people are watching your company drown in disasters affecting its public image. All…
How to Handle Cancel Culture: 4 Tips on How to Deal With It
Cancel Culture has been on the rise in recent years, with more and more people calling for the cancellation of products, services, and even people. This trend can be a massive PR…
Figuring Out How to Answer Tough Questions
“No comment.” Wait. WHAT?!? Are you telling the public, who thrive on scandals and gossip, that you have time to say “no comment” but not time to protect your reputation? Doesn’t matter…
How to Avoid a PR Crisis
Most clients who’ve come to us have waited until after the shit hits the fan. That’s because they either didn’t realize that a crisis is sometimes only one unintended mistake away, or…