Difficult Conversations Happening in the Boardroom
Introduction by Nora Jacobs, Hennes Communications Over the years, we’ve helped a number of organizations announce management transitions involving their CEO – a change that, even when well-planned – requires carefully crafted communications in order to minimize distractions, concerns and disengagement among stakeholders. Most often, we work closely with the board chair and board leadership […]
Is Your Crisis Communications Plan Up to Date?
By Claudia Pritchitt for Professional Planner If you were looking for a prime example of how not to manage crisis communications – look no further than Optus. Since the news of its data leak broke Optus has failed at every turn to communicate adequately with impacted customers, with government agencies trying to assist, and with media reporting […]
How Social Media Amplifies Misinformation More Than Information
By Steven Lee Myers for The New York Times It is well known that social media amplifies misinformation and other harmful content. The Integrity Institute, an advocacy group, is now trying to measure exactly how much — and on Thursday it began publishing results that it plans to update each week through the midterm elections […]
Better Crisis Communications Needed in Health Emergencies
Trust is key for combatting a pandemic or other public health emergency. Trust is predictive of how people are going to take in information and act on that information. Trust is incredibly difficult to earn but so easy to lose. Here, you’ll find a list of guiding principles for crisis communication. Photo […]
Shifting Pitching Tactics Yields Positive Results for Communicators
By Nicole Schuman for PRNews A recent survey conducted by Propel, a PR management platform, revealed positive news for media relations pros. The Q4 2022 Propel Media Barometer found journalists are responding to pitches more often. Zach Cutler, Propel co-founder, CEO & chairman, and former PR agency owner, believes this uptick stems from changing PR strategies. “We’ve […]
Tips for Creating Powerful, Pithy and Publishable Soundbites
By Jonah Bryson for PRNews The 24-hour news cycle drowns countless stories that deserve attention. Stories cannot land press coverage without a tasty soundbite, as Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson describes them. Hence it is paramount to design, deliver and circulate soundbites strategically. Here are two that have stood the test of time: “The only thing we have to […]