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Crisis Communications, Investor Relations, Issues Management, Perspectives

A Balancing Act: How to Make a Planned Strategic Announcement in the Wake of a Crisis

A crisis of any size can significantly disrupt regular business activities, impacting both internal and external stakeholders and attracting unwanted attention. Following an unanticipated event, companies tend to prioritize returning to “normal” as quickly as possible, but what if another significant announcement – unrelated to the crisis – is already planned and imminent? How can the company pivot from managing a crisis to successfully making a strategic announcement and ensuring it gets the right reception from core stakeholders?

Perspectives, Private Equity

The Sky Isn’t Falling - Communications tips that will help private equity navigate these challenging times

It’s no secret that these are challenging times for private equity firms. As if “higher for longer” interest rates and still-tight lending standards weren’t enough, sponsors also have to contend with heightened political scrutiny, increasingly aggressive and litigious regulators, and a generally volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic environment. What’s a private equity firm to do? First, recognize that the sky isn’t falling and, while yes, the current environment is challenging, there are steps sponsor firms can take to communicate more effectively and manage their risks.

Perspectives, Public Affairs

In an unusual season of anxiety and uncertainty, companies need to focus on the long game

Digital Strategy, Perspectives

Leveraging Data to Enhance Communications Strategies in Real Time

Perspectives

Top Ways CEOs Use Social Media to Manage Their Reputation

For many C-Suite executives, joining a social network can be intimidating. Uncertainty around what platforms to choose, how often to post or what to share can often deter C-Suite executives from building their digital profiles.  However, as described in our H/Advisors Abernathy Social in The C Suite Report, savvy Fortune 100 CEOs overcome those challenges by building a robust, polished and defining digital presence.