October 15, 2024
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The Bottomless News Hole and You
By Howard Fencl, Hennes Communications
The 24/7 news cycle and social media have transformed news reporting into an endless loop of political drama and recycled stories, driven by the constant pressure to provide content. Slow news days often result in sensationalized political coverage. In this environment, having a crisis communications plan is crucial for businesses to protect their reputation when crises arise.
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Why Media Literacy is Key in the Age of Deepfakes
It can be an uphill battle to detect AI-generated content. As AI models improve, it becomes increasingly difficult to know what people are really seeing online. To combat this, communicators should focus on fostering media literacy among both consumers and the industry, arming them with the necessary skills to understand the difference between fact and fiction.
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Cyber Companies Need a Best Practice Approach to Major Incidents
Cyber security professionals and organisations are under significant pressure with a rapidly evolving threat landscape, increased threats from nation state sponsored actors, the offensive role AI can play in cyber-attacks and the increased availability of cyber exploit kits. Part of the challenge is that the everyday detection and prevention of cyber-attacks does not make headlines but does contribute significantly to the performance and resilience of customers and the global economy. To address these challenges, cyber security companies need a best practice approach to major incidents.
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Why Confidence Matters in a CEO
A confident CEO is a good thing: Not only can they serve as an inspiration to a team, they can move markets. A recent EY report on CEO confidence notes that much of the global economy turns on leaders’ decisions in the face of risk. “History shows that a lack of confidence among business leaders can significantly contribute to or worsen economic downturns,” the report says. When CEOs are cautious, “pessimism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy…further eroding confidence and perpetuating the cycle of economic contraction, potentially deepening a recession, or prolonging a downturn.” In short, the well-being of the economy relies a lot on your personal attitude. No pressure!
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Confronting Misinformation During Disasters: Strategies for Crisis Communicators
In today’s tumultuous landscape, the rise of misinformation and disinformation during disasters poses a significant challenge to effective crisis communication. The recent response to Hurricane Helene has starkly illustrated how false narratives can exploit the chaos, undermining trust in relief agencies and governmental institutions. As crisis communicators, our role is to deliver timely and accurate information and confront misinformation head-on. We are integral to the process of combating false narratives that jeopardize recovery efforts.
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A Guide to Being a Great Panelist
Being a panelist offers advantages that extend beyond the appreciative applause of the audience. It’s a chance to showcase your expertise, network with your professional community, contribute to industry dialogue, and build your reputation as a thought leader. If you perform well, your colleagues may begin to see you as a go-to resource on the topic of discussion. The positive exposure can help you attract potential teammates, and depending on your field, clients or partners.
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A PR Pro’s Guide To Requesting Corrections from Journalists
For many PR pros, it's intimidating to ask a journalist for a correction. Many PR pros would probably rather go to the department of motor vehicles or have a root canal than request a correction from a journalist. We know how busy reporters are, and the fact they took time to speak with our client and write an article about them makes you feel even worse. All too often, this may involve not just one but multiple corrections.
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