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Crisis Communications: Be prepared

No organization is immune to crisis.  It could be a terrorist event, a hotel fire, a natural disaster that halts air transportation, a disease outbreak that causes panic, or civil unrest that mars a vacation experience.  These are only some examples. A crisis can occur at any place, any time. Here are some guidelines to … Continue reading

I don’t need dedicated PR because…

I don’t need dedicated PR because…

“I don’t need dedicated P.R.” I’ve been hearing that phrase lately as companies seek to consolidate costs by embracing one-source solutions. Management companies, branding agencies, ad agencies, and more have integrated public relations into their services, offering businesses one-source communications solutions. Other businesses turn to their internal staff, instead, as a cost-cutting measure. In either … Continue reading

Kudos for Hurricane Sandy Crisis Communications

Kudos for Hurricane Sandy Crisis Communications

Kudos go to the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and to New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg  on their exemplary crisis communications during Hurricane Sandy.  Through press and phone briefings with the media, they kept the public updated on the latest developments as they occurred.   Their responses were candid and forthcoming. … Continue reading