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For Media Interview Success, Preparation is Key

Bernstein Crisis Management

Preparedness is the not-so-secret weapon in productive interactions with the press Preparing for a media interview is a pivotal moment for any professional or organization, serving as an opportunity to shape narratives, influence public perception, and communicate key messages. Look matters too, even in off-camera interviews.

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BCM Basics: The Strategic Side of Crisis Management  

MHA Consulting

Few have given much thought to the strategic side, an oversight which can lead to costly delays and bad decisions during an emergency. However, relatively few are mindful of the strategic side of crisis management. For many organizations, the fact that there is a strategic side to CM might come as news.

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Ostriches don’t hide their heads in the sand. Neither should you.

Bernstein Crisis Management

Jon Harmon, Strategic Communications Ostriches don’t hide their heads in the sand. They don’t tell their employees ahead of a damning story appearing in the media, hoping that “our people will know better” than to believe it. They continue to avoid commenting when the original story gets picked up by bigger media outlets.

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Financial Crisis Management and Your Reputation

Bernstein Crisis Management

Strategic Communication: Communicating strategically means careful consideration of how, when, and where you speak to your most important audiences. Media Relations: The media is often a crucial partner in disseminating information. Strategic Silence: Sometimes, saying less is more.

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From WTF to WTAF: Navigating the New Normal

Bernstein Crisis Management

It’s a complex, multifaceted phenomenon with roots in polarization, social media amplification, and a general erosion of trust. For those of us in crisis management, this means preparing clients for a reality where responses must be swift, strategic, and sensitive to the heightened emotional state of the public. What’s Next?

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Operational Integrity at FOX: Our Q&A with Tubi Media Group’s CEO by Jesse Purewal

PagerDuty

The new FOX Media Center signaled a strategic investment in the company’s digital, broadcast, streaming, and distribution capabilities, setting a new bar for operational excellence in the industry and turning the network model on its head. And the consumer, from a media perspective, has never had more choice.

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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

It involves preparing for potential crises through strategic planning and response protocols to protect an organization’s stakeholders, reputation, and assets. Businesses must communicate with all stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and the media, to maintain trust and control over the narrative.