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Proving Reputation is Your Most Valuable Asset

Protecting your reputation is a prime crisis management concern We’ve said for years that reputation…

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The Evolution of PR

We’ve seen some big changes The way we do crisis management, and PR in general,…

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Officials Turn to Twitter for Crisis Management after LAX Shooting

Incident demonstrates why Twitter is ideal for quickly spreading information to your stakeholders When your…

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U.S. Schools Neglecting Disaster Crisis Management

Surprising number of states not requiring schools to prepare for disasters We send our kids…

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Lack of Focus Hurts Social Media Crisis Management Efforts

It helps to stick to familiar ground when it comes to social media crisis management…

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Hey Delta, Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader?

Belatedly thwarting a grade schooler’s scheme is nothing to gloat about Most American airlines have…

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Crises Cost $56 Billion in First Half of 2013

Still don’t think crisis management should be a priority? We all know that crises can…

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Shutdown Cripples CDC’s Ability to Assist With Salmonella Outbreak

Well, that didn’t take long The first crisis to be directly impacted by the U.S.…

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Crisis Management before Grand Theft Auto Online Launch

Rockstar’s reputation may hang in the balance With Grand Theft Auto V claiming the record…

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Coca-Cola Ignores Crisis Management 101 and Pays the Price

Always ask, “who could be offended by this?” When launching a major promo for a…

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Would You Like Feces with Your Meal?

USDA and meat industry ignoring massive warning signs A pilot program meant to more rapidly…

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Boy Scouts Need Crisis Management Again as Sex Abuse Records Ordered Released

How will the organization handle the revelation of Scout-on-Scout abuse records? The Boy Scouts of…

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Pearl Izumi’s Thoughtless Advertising – a Crisis Management Mistake

THINK before you communicate! [Editor’s note: Thank you to reader Kim May for bringing this…

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Businesses Inviting Crises By Not Using Social Media for Crisis Management

Over 50% of respondents in recent poll still not using social media for crisis management…

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Culture Clash Means Crisis Management for Dunkin’ Donuts

Business as usual in one country can create a dangerous backlash in another The U.S.…

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The Role of Social Media Customer Service in Crisis Management

Good customer service can prevent an incredible number of crises Having trouble getting some much-needed…

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