Why We’re Different

It’s been said that it takes a lifetime to build a reputation – and only seconds to destroy it. The same is true for a business, nonprofit or government agency, no matter if there’s one or 1,000 employees.

And in today’s world of “gotcha” journalism and mobile devices capable of sending pictures and HD video to Facebook, YouTube and CNN within seconds, your business or organization can face a crisis at any time. When you call for help, you need a fast response from experts who can quickly assess your situation and resolve your issues. And because every crisis situation is different, you need someone who can effectively develop a strategy specific to your situation and concerns.

Hennes Communications is staffed exclusively by senior-level consultants with many years of experience in crisis management and crisis communications. We are flexible, responsive and we’re able to get up to speed quickly, understand your issues, develop the best strategy for your situation and then partner with you to execute that strategy. Most important, our entire practice is focused on helping clients prepare for and manage crisis situations and effectively navigate through issues that threaten your reputation.

We think strategically and can guide you through a wide variety of potential and actual crises. We know how to get you to the “other side” with your reputation and market share preserved – and maybe even enhanced.

What We Do

Hennes Communications offers a wide range of crisis management and crisis communications services, including media training, litigation communications support, pre-crisis preparation, peer-reviews of crisis plans and crisis drills.

Our Crisis and Reputation Management Clients

• Corporations & manufacturers
• Adult health care communities
• Government agencies
• Nonprofits
• Trade associations
• Professional service firms
• Hospitals
• Public and private schools
• Colleges and universities

Types of Crises

To borrow and paraphrase from the Farmer’s Insurance tagline, we know a few things because we’ve pretty much seen it all.

• Accidents
• Active shooter
• Activist protests, attacks & campaigns
• Ballot issues
• Bankruptcies
• Criminal indictments
• Data breaches
• Discrimination claims
• Environmental events & clean-ups
• Executive misconduct
• Expansions
• Explosions
• Federal & state regulatory actions & investigations
• Financial irregularities
• Food contamination & tampering
• High-profile litigation
• Intellectual property disputes
• Investigative property disputes
• Labor disputes & work stoppages
• Layoffs & staff reductions
• Litigation
• Medical malpractice
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Neighbor & community outrage
• Plant closings & staff reductions
• Product recalls & failures
• Reductions-in-force
• Regulatory issues
• Reputational threats
• Sexual misconduct
• Social media attacks
• Sudden changes in leadership
• White-collar crime
• Work stoppages & labor disputes
• Workplace fatalities & accidents

Founded in 1989, Hennes Communications is one of the few firms in the U.S. focused on crisis communications and crisis management.  The firm has been named as one of the top crisis PR firms in the U.S. by Chambers and Partners, the leading independent professional legal research company in the world.  Hennes Communications is one of only 18 communications consulting firms in the U.S. included in Chambers’ 2024 Crisis & Risk Management category.

Contact Hennes Communications today and speak with one of our senior consultants.