Crisis response strategies that save the day
Avengers, assemble! Is your organization ready to tackle a crisis?
Crisis Management
It’s not polite to stare – but you have to assess.
When a peer organization confronts a crisis, you can assess several facets of crisis management and communication as an outsider. Here are my recommendations to get started.
Avoiding a fire: Why your company needs a crisis communication plan
The phrase “if you’re five minutes early, you’re already 10 minutes late” holds true in any crisis communication situation your company may face.
Event Crisis Management: Handling unexpected situations with grace
The holidays are always crazy, but your events don’t have to be. If a crisis arises at your next event, here's how you can be prepared to handle it like a pro.
How to prepare for a PR crisis
How can you weather the storm to ensure your organization comes out unscathed? Be prepared for anything.
Crisis and conscience
It's no secret, we’re often thrust into situations where communication is key following a mistake or crisis. Here are four tips to remember next time you're in crisis.
Why internal crisis management is just as important as external crisis communication
What are some necessary steps to take for successful crisis management? It all starts with your internal processes.
Five (new) event mistakes and how to avoid them
Party planners beware: Event planning has taken an entirely new form, and we have to be agile in response. By avoiding these five mistakes, you are much more likely to throw a successful event that you’re proud of.
Starting fresh: How to move your PR efforts forward as the pandemic wanes
Many organizations found themselves constantly in survival mode during the pandemic, and their communication efforts reflected that. It's time for communicators to step out of a reactionary mindset and be proactive if they want to reconnect with target audiences and refocus on driving their organization’s mission. Check out our tips on how to refresh your PR strategy.
Media mishaps: When OPR’s media training could have come in handy
At Obsidian, one of the services we offer our clients is media training. We work with clients on all aspects of communicating with the media, from tips for being on camera – such as avoiding fidgeting or fixing your hair – to ensuring they hit all of the…