The importance of being prepared for a crisis! By Amanda Brooks Last week on Monday, October 4, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp went down for six hours and three billion people were affected from all corners of the world. Facebook went down for a bit on Thursday, October 8 as well. “I don’t know If I’ve seen an outage like this before from a major internet firm,” said Doug Madory, director of internet analysis at network […]
Is your company prepared for a crisis? Tips on communicating during tumultuous times. By Amanda Brooks How does Los Angeles communicate during a crisis? If the last year has taught us anything, it is that everything can change in the blink of an eye. This year has featured many PR nightmares that have surfaced in the media, creating negative reputations for companies across the globe. As one adverse scenario leads to another, the overall culture, […]
Current News Cycle Shows Why Actionable Results Are Imperative In an earlier blog post, I wrote about the importance of having a crisis communications plan and the basics of implementation. Even if you or your organization are not expecting a crisis (who is?) one will likely occur and your executives will need to spring into action. After all, you will be judged not only by your response but by the measurable actions your organization has […]
