Search Results (crisis response)

Ragan Insider | Brian Pittman

Don’t panic: 3 ways to prepare for a crisis

Knee-jerk reactions can hurt your company when crisis strikes. Here are three ways to balance rapid response with careful planning.

Ragan Insider | Susan Young

Mylan’s ‘murky math’ fuels EpiPen PR crisis

Analysts say CEO Heather Bresch’s congressional testimony ‘low-balled’ profits by 40 percent. Congress set a Friday deadline for her to update the figures on the controversial pricing.

Ragan Insider | Allison Steinberg

A crisis timeline: PR lessons from the Cincinnati Zoo

Moral outrage at an incident involving your organization or your client’s industry can hamper your job performance. Here’s how to prepare yourself when the media storm heads your way.

Ragan Insider | Victoria Harres

3 things every organization should do before a crisis strikes

Anticipating and resolving response shortfalls can be the difference between averting or weathering a disaster and drowning in it. Candid analyses are essential—before the storm hits.

Ragan Insider | Jeffrey Wong

PR takeaways from Maria Sharapova’s doping crisis

The tennis star shocked fans and the press when she revealed she had unwittingly taken a proscribed drug. How she handled the scrutiny is something all PR pros should note. Here are a few takeaways.

Ragan Insider | Hinda Mitchell

4 crisis communications lessons from Kellogg

Brand managers who excel under the pressure of handling a crisis are often looked upon as models in the industry. One PR pro offers crisis takeaways from the beloved cereal brand.

Ragan Insider | Kevin Allen

Nintendo responds questionably in firing crisis

High-profile employee exists can hurt an organization’s reputation, especially if the employee doesn’t go quietly. A recent situation questions the gaming giant’s intentions.

Ragan Insider | PR Daily Staff

Register now for Thursday’s FREE PR crisis communications webinar

Communicators might not be dealing with Zika and Ebola in this very moment. Still, there’s plenty to learn about how to manage a crisis from our top-notch health care experts.

Ragan Insider | Brian Pittman

Beyond Zika: 3 crisis PR tips

This summer we could see a spike in Zika—reminding organizations to upgrade their crisis plans, whether or not they’re in health care. Here are tactics for doing just that.

Ragan Insider | Susan Young

7 PR and crisis woes from Flint

The lead-laden water that has poisoned city residents dominated Gov. Snyder’s State of the State address Tuesday, but it’s been a busy 24 hours. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happened.

Ragan Insider | Beki Winchel

Crisis PR lessons from the Oscars snubs and upcoming boycott [UPDATED]

As backlash grows, some celebrities are skipping this year’s Academy Awards due to the lack of recognizing black actors and filmmakers. Here’s what you can take away.

Ragan Insider | Susan Young

As Flint tainted-water crisis deepens, Michigan governor bucks calls to resign

The PR maelstrom includes accusations at all levels of government—including the EPA. On the eve of his State of the State Address, Gov. Rick Snyder says he’ll stay on and fix things.