How to create a crisis plan in less than 30 minutes
You should already have a plan in place, but some situations require swift improvisation. Here’s how to whip up an effective plan in record time.
You should already have a plan in place, but some situations require swift improvisation. Here’s how to whip up an effective plan in record time.
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The new film from director Christopher Nolan offers communicators several takeaways as they navigate crises and more within their organizations.
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Be first with information, says former FBI spokesman Jeff Lanza. Know the three things the public wants in a crisis. And never compare the boss’s wife to an Incan mummy.
The head of corporate comms for the grocery chain casts a wide net with media to deliver key messages during a time of intense disruption and innovation for her industry.
Your brand message can be boiled down into three clear elements with this handy geometric device.
Start early, seek a strong news media hook, and give publishers plenty of lead time.
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Make it more than a moment—make it a movement.
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