By Nicole Teidi for PRNews When King Charles III addressed Canada’s Parliament in May, the moment may have seemed ceremonial, even routine. But for communications professionals, it offered a masterclass in soft power and symbolic messaging. At a time of rising tension between the United States and Canada over trade disputes, energy policy and shifting geopolitical alliances, […]
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 […]
Bruce Hennes, Chief Executive Officer of Hennes Communications, was again named to the Lawdragon Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting, the definitive guide to the experts in management, marketing, communication and recruiting most valued by law firm leaders. Hennes Communications, founded in 1989, is one of the few firms in N. America focused on […]
Reviewed by Devon Frye for Psychology Today In today’s information-saturated world, directly correcting false claims is often seen as the go-to strategy for combating misinformation. But what if there’s another, less confrontational approach that can be just as—if not more—effective? A new study offers insight into a technique called bypassing, which avoids head-on correction and instead […]
By Linda Zebian for PRNews You’re wrapping up an interview with a journalist when they turn to your executive spokesperson and ask: “Is there anything else you’d like to add that I didn’t ask?” Your executive replies, “Nope, I think we covered it.” And your heart sinks. Would your Chief Marketing Officer turn down free advertising? Would […]
By Katie Suiters for PRNews For many companies, CEOs are seen as the default spokesperson. They’re the face of the company. But that doesn’t mean the media always sees them as the best source. New data from Edelman’s Trust Barometer shows only 30% of journalists say CEOs are the most credible voice for company information, which means […]
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 our colleague and good friend in Australia, Tony Jaques, Director of Issue Outcomes Pty Ltd… The financial impact of any crisis is high, and new research suggests it will only get higher. The Crisis 300 index, just released by reputation consultants SenateSHJ, tracks over 300 crises and reveals that share value plummets by an […]
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 […]
Editor’s Note: This must-read article reveals how real disasters test — and prove — he power of crisis communications training. From the Key Bridge collapse to the Nashville shooting, Tropical Storm Helene, and California wildfires, it shows how classroom lessons become life-saving action and how every response reshapes future teaching. Blending insight, authenticity, and […]