We hope you enjoy this reprint of a recent editorial from Crisis Manager, the award-winning crisis management newsletter. When a caller asked, “Can you unGoogle me?”, I have to admit it took me a second to respond. Though I chuckled …
Though identifying details including names and locations have been changed, the following is a real-life case study based on Bernstein Crisis Management client experiences. The Crisis “We have traced the probable source of E. Coli that is sickening people …
Improving your ability to deliver the often-intimidating media interview or public statement According to Psychology Today, people are more afraid of public speaking than death. I see you nodding your heads out there, and to be honest when I first …
This article, written by Bernstein Crisis Management president Jonathan Bernstein, has only grown in relevance since it was written. More often than not when we’re assisting clients with breaking crisis response there are reporters involved, and a worrying percentage of …
At the core of every message we create for crisis situations are our Three C’s of Credibility – Confidence, Competence, and Compassion. Without displaying these three items any crisis communication is bound to fall flat, and for the most part …
Celebrity controversy is constantly in the news, but why is it some public figures take more lasting damage than others? Celebrity controversy seems to drive the internet today. Why, though, are some reputations seemingly bulletproof while others are practically obliterated …
[Editor’s note: This guest post comes to us from frequent contributor – and our go-to crisis expert “down under” – Tony Jaques. This time around Tony dives into the dollars and sense behind CEOs engaging on social media in the …
Explaining why a slow trickle of “small” bad news keeps companies facing major crises in the headlines Why do seemingly minor issues result in damaging headlines for organizations facing crises? In this interview for NPR’s Marketplace, Bernstein Crisis Management VP …
Is There a Loose Cannon on Your Deck? By Jonathan Bernstein & Anthony Moore Loose cannon referred to an actual weapon before it entered the language as a metaphor. In the days before ships were equipped with fixed-turret guns, muzzle-loading …
[Editor’s note: We love hearing about how other seasoned experts think. Though methods vary, the minds behind those who have risen to the top of their respective fields are typically incredibly interesting, not to mention containing knowledge anyone can use. …
[Editor’s note: When we put out a call for readers to share their experiences with trolls and other online attacks we got some incredible stories back! This true tale from Gerald Baron really caught our attention because it not only …
How to avoid trouble when navigating the social media jungle Social media crisis management has been a part of 99% of the damaging situations we’ve seen this year. In fact, more often than not, social media is a driving factor …
Crisis management mistakes can cost you. In this guest post Tim Scerba, multinational reputation and crisis management expert, explains a deceptively simple problem that impacts crisis teams around the world. There is a lot going on during a crisis training. …
These tips could help you survive an outrage outbreak Though public outrage has always been a driving force in PR crises, I think we’d all agree it’s become a whole new beast over the last few years. Not only is …
The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Crisis Communications By Jonathan Bernstein All organizations are vulnerable to crises. Disasters, lawsuits, accusations of impropriety, sudden changes in ownership or management, and other volatile situations will happen. The threat of serious damage to people, …
