Media Tip 97 Archives
Media Tip 97
Media Tip 97:
The eight mistakes to avoid in a crisis are:
• Ignoring the problem and not changing priorities.
• Not adjusting the decision-making apparatus and team.
• Letting lawyers direct the public relations policy.
• Allowing systemic crises to become image crises.
• Withholding information.
• Not correcting errors immediately.
• Using the wrong spokesperson.
• Not being honest.
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April 29, 2008 08:37 AM Tips and Terms