For the third consecutive year, Hennes Communications has been named one of the top U.S. crisis communications firms by Chambers and Partners, the world’s leading independent legal research and rankings organization. Hennes Communications is one of only 20 communications consultancies in the United States included in the prestigious 2025 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management guide. […]
Introduction So far in 2024, Hennes Communications supported over 50 school districts navigating crises from sexual misconduct to labor disputes, social media backlash and book bans. Schools today are vulnerable, highly scrutinized, and operating amid cultural polarization and pandemic fallout. These institutions must speak up, addressing issues head-on for teachers, staff, students and parents, instead […]
In recent years, it seems nearly every PR firm now claims to offer crisis communications. If an agency already sells marketing plans, product launches, social media, branding, employee engagement, investor relations, and digital marketing — it’s all too easy to simply add “crisis communications” to the list, often without experienced professionals to back it up. […]
Crisis communications is a sub-specialty of the public relations profession that is designed to protect and defend an individual, company, or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation. Crisis communications is aimed at raising awareness of a specific type of threat, the magnitude, outcomes, and specific behaviors to adopt to reduce the threat. – Wikipedia Over the last […]
By Lindsey Bradshaw for PRNews Layoffs, particularly over the past year, have become a predictable reality. And unfortunately, most companies aren’t ready when it comes to communication and public response. In 2024, Tesla (14,500), Intel (15,000), Cisco (10,000), and Meta (3,600) all experienced major layoffs. Layoffs aren’t only a reality for tech companies, as federal government workers deal with with major firings through […]
By Evan Nierman for Fast Company… For decades, the playbook for public relations revolved around one core activity: media relations. PR pros cultivated relationships with journalists, pitched stories, and relied on traditional outlets to amplify their clients’ messages. Today, the proliferation of digital platforms and the democratization of content creation have reshaped the communications landscape. […]
From FTI Consulting… They say “failing to prepare is preparing to fail”, but in today’s world of growing and varied crises, what does real preparation look like? We’re told to “expect the unexpected,” but how does that translate into tangible actions to protect businesses and organizations when the stakes are so high? In Turbulent Waters, Trusted […]
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By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications In today’s high-stakes environment, rising to the C-suite is one challenge. Navigating a full-blown crisis is another entirely. Leading an organization into financial success, operational growth or market dominance does not automatically prepare you for the turbulence of public scrutiny, viral misinformation or emotional social media backlash. While your boardroom […]
In this post-election climate, the expectations placed upon corporations, as well as healthcare, education and social service organizations, are more complex than ever. Navigating societal issues, especially hot-button topics like gender, climate and racial discrimination, is no longer optional—it’s an expectation. This responsibility grows exponentially with the reelection of Donald Trump, as organizations may face […]