crisis
July 24, 2019 #CommsChat on the summertime blues
As we wind down for our annual summer hiatus, we’ll be looking at how communicators can beat the summertime blues.Topics include: Is the summer a difficult time for PR in terms of cut-through? How can agencies beat the summer slowdown and remain productive? Do internal communicators have a tough time in engagement and awareness during […]
March 27, 2019 Transcript of #CommsChat on the monster under the bed
Comms nightmares can lurk anywhere; in a health and safety risk, in a reputational vulnerability, in pure, sheer bad luck. What are your comms nightmares and how can communicators get ahead of the monster under the bed?
March 20, 2019 #CommsChat on the monster under the bed
Comms nightmares can lurk anywhere; in a health and safety risk, in a reputational vulnerability, in pure, sheer bad luck. What are your comms nightmares and how can communicators get ahead of the monster under the bed? Topics include: What are your comms nightmares? What challenges do they present? How can communicators get ahead of […]
January 15, 2019 Transcript of #CommsChat on communicating bad news
Share prices plummet. Scandals emerge. Crisis occurs. Social media propogates crisis. Bad news gets out. How can communicators manage a company’s reputation through a period of bad news?
January 14, 2019 #CommsChat on communicating bad news
Share prices plummet. Scandals emerge. Crisis occurs. Social media propogates crisis. Bad news gets out. How can communicators manage a company’s reputation through a period of bad news? What are the most urgent communications needs when bad news strikes? How can communicators work with leaders through a crisis? Are leaders willing to communicate? Why […]
September 25, 2015 #CommsChat on crisis communications
As the Volkswagen scandal continues to unfold, we talk about the communicator’s role in steering an organisation through some of its most challenging times. In this week’s #CommsChat, we will look at effective, and less effective, examples of crisis communications. How is VW dealing with its crisis thus far? In the case of VW, it […]
September 1, 2015 #CommsChat on crisis leadership
Interested in reputation, crisis management or leadership communications? This week’s #CommsChat is going to be a good one! On 15 September, communicators and business leaders from Malaysia Airlines, BAE Systems, Novartis, M&S, Deutsche Bank and more will address a global business audience at the 3rd annual Crisis Management Conference in London. Dominic Cockram (@dominiccockram) will […]
March 16, 2015 #CommsChat on strategic PR: beyond media relations
This week we’ll be talking about the role of the public relations professional beyond media relations; from crisis communications to social. Read the topics below: How do PR professionals manage influencer relations? What is the PR professional’s role in a crisis? Can media relations evolve to encompass social? What can PR learn from social? How […]
October 10, 2014 #CommsChat on Tesco and crisis communications
This week we’re going to be discussing Tesco’s ongoing crisis. We will discuss the way that the situation has been handled thus far, and debate the best way forward for this major brand. Guests to follow. Has the situation been dealt with well up until now? Is the strength and history of the Tesco brand […]
August 16, 2013 #CommsChat on Brand Crisis and Reputation – Would you buy a Blackberry tomorrow?
Monday’s #CommsChat will focus specifically on the issues facing brands that are repeatedly in crisis. If your company has dealt with a catastrophe or your agency specialises in brand reputation, this is the chat for you. We will address the following topics: Does focusing on treading water stop you from swimming? Would you buy a Blackberry […]
