In a disruptive age, where the smallest things in any company can easily erupt into a national crisis, isn’t it best to be prepared? No company wants the sort of unexpected and unwelcome spotlight that makes the news.
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CRISIS COMMUNICATION BEST PRACTICES
Tips of the trade
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
Media are
not the
enemy
It’s not the
crime, it's
the cover up
Focus on
actions
Be transparent
and accountable
Speak with
one voice
Bring all
stakeholders
with you
Perception is
reality
Respond early
(and often)
Don’t speculate
Facts are
important,
emotions are
powerful
7. 7
KEY ELEMENTS TO ISSUES PLANNING
Critical areas of focus.
PREPARATION
TIME
RISK ASSESSMENT
8. 8
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
The preparation stage
KEY SPOKES PERSON & MESSAGING
COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION TRAINING
REAL TIME SIMULATION
STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION
9. Preparing for issues
01
02
03
04
05
MESSAGING
9ISSUES MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT
Key Spokesperson, Debriefs and
Aligned Messages
MEDIA
Media Training, Holding
Statements, Q & A
DIGITAL
Website, Landing Pages, News
Sections, Social Media
FRONT LINE
Phone Scripts, 1300#, Staff
Training, Emails, Customer
Service
ADVICE
Supplier, Employers and
Customer Advice.
10.
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KEY ELEMENTS TO CRISIS RESPONSE
Evolution of Storytelling
ACTION
INFORMATION
UNDERSTANDING
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
WHAT CAN THEY DO?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
12.
13. 13
THE PATH TO RESOLUTION
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Aligned messaging is key
CONSISTENCY
Give timeframes and indicate triggers
EXPECTATIONS
Be prepared and avoid surprises
ANTICIPATION
Give regular updates as the situation changes
UPDATES
14.
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CRISIS RECOVERY IS CONTINIOUS ACTION
GOODWILL
PUBLIC RELATIONS
BRAND PRESENCE
STORYTELLING
CHANGE
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CONTACT INFORMATION
W E W O U L D L O V E T O H E A R F R O M Y O U
BOSCO ANTHONY
DIGITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
bosco@elevatecom.com.au
0416 028 383
@boscoanthony - LinkedIn
JOSE ABAD
REPUTATION MANAGER
jose@elevatecom.com.au
0488 440 266
@joseabad- LinkedIn