As the year comes to a close, businesses find themselves caught up in a flurry of year-end activities. However, amidst the chaos, it’s crucial to recognize the criticality of crisis communications planning.…
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How to Stop a Newspaper from Printing a Story
So, you’re worried that a newspaper might publish a story about you or your organization that you don’t want them to publish. What can you do? Well, there’s no guarantee that you…
Resisting the Urge to Lie
A friend of mine always said this one-liner, “I need to know what the facts are, so I know what lies to tell.” As cool as this sounds, I always knew he…
How to Avoid PR Crises: Lessons from the First Half of 2023
In the vast ocean of reputation management, one must be prepared for sudden storms and hidden shoals. Just as sailors navigate turbulent seas with the aid of lighthouses and charts, organizations can…
Business Owner’s Guide: When to Bring in a Crisis PR Professional
When you started your business, no one handed you a map. You navigated your own course, making the best decisions with the information at hand. Yet, facing a public relations crisis might…
Strategic Communications Beyond Summer Vacation: Lessons from Varsity Blues Scandal
As summer vacation approaches, it’s tempting for companies and non-profit organizations to think that strategic and crisis communications can take a back seat. However, the reality is that reputational challenges don’t go…
Surviving Cancel Culture: Proactive Tips to Protect Your Reputation
Cancel Culture is the buzzword of our times, and its impact on businesses and individuals can be significant. In today’s digital age, taking proactive steps to mitigate its impact on your personal…
3 MAJOR Differences Between Traditional PR and Crisis PR
Know what you’re trying to accomplish so that you can hire the right team to achieve your goal. Traditional PR and Crisis PR share a common core but have two very different…
4 Things You Need to Know About Crisis Communications
In the world of crisis communications, things can change in an instant. One minute you’re dealing with a small issue, and the next, you’re facing a full-blown PR crisis. That’s why it’s…
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…