SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 23
Descargar para leer sin conexión
@johndeveney #rescon16
Lessons Learned and Expert
Recommendations on How to
Foster Brand Resilience Before and
After a Crisis
John Deveney, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, IABC Fellow
@johndeveney #rescon16
Expert Recommendations
TOURISM
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
HEALTH CARE
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS /
RECREATION
Mark Romig - New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, President & CEO
Anne Milling - Women of the Storm, Founder
Michael Hecht - GNO, Inc., President & CEO
Greg Feirn - LCMC Health, President & CEO
Vic Richard III – NORDC, CEO
@johndeveney #rescon16
@johndeveney #rescon16
1.Action Plan
• Streamlined, functional
• Exposure/Vulnerability audit
• Evaluation responsibility and standard: Trigger events
• Prepared to respond
• Facilities, equipment
• Practiced
• Daily plan
@johndeveney #rescon16
2. Chain of Command
• Composition, membership of response team
• Team roles
• Changes in roles and responsibilities during a response
• Contact information/lists
• Locations for command posts, media centers
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.1 Team Positions/Responsibilities
• Crisis coordinator
• Strategist(s)
• Lawyer(s)
• Spokesperson(s)
• Info gatherer(s)
• Writer(s)
• Web manager
• Command post manager
• Media center manager
• Log keeper(s)/administrative support
• Courier(s)
• Multimedia support
• Victim group manager
• Security
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.2 Who Should Be Spokesperson
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Vice President
• Director of Communication
• A Third-Party representative
• Hired gun
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Crisis Manager
• Oversee all communication during the crisis
• Report directly to senior management
• Direct the command post
• Should be a highly skilled communication professional
• Should delegate “normal” responsibilities during the crisis
• Understand organization and its capabilities
• Thorough understanding of the corporate culture
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Crisis Coordinator
• Coordinate care for injured/displaced persons
• Coordinate care of other damaged persons/companies
• Contact appropriate authorities
• Report directly to the Crisis Manager
Strategist(s)
• Internal employees or external consultants
• Counsel crisis team and senior management
• Sees big picture, anticipate internal and external demands
• Should not be tied down implementing tasks, just advise and observe
• Should be privy to all information
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Lawyers
• Define who is at fault
• Advise on likelihood of future litigation
• Should be privy to all information
• Conduct investigation
• Retain experts
• Handle court orders
• Handle regulatory agencies
• Report directly to senior management
• Work closely with strategists
• Should be media trained
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Spokesperson(s)
• Should be media trained
• Articulate and level headed under stress
• Should not have any other responsibilities during crisis
• Oversee all communication during the crisis
• Conduct follow up to designated audiences and evaluation
• Direct the media center
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Information Gatherer(s)
• Media trained
• Understand what media needs and wants
• Liaison with other responders and agencies
• Gather information about the crisis
• Monitor all news coverage
• Monitor attitudes/moral of all identified audiences
• Can condense gathered info into concise points
@johndeveney #rescon16
2.3 Responsibilities
Writer(s)
• Quickly comprehend facts and key data
• Perform under pressure and on deadline
• Understand legal ramifications of public comment
• Work closely with strategists and lawyers
Web Manager
• Monitor
• Engage phantom site
• Identify rogue sites, list serves, bulletin board threats
• Maintain Web site
@johndeveney #rescon16
3. Technology Infrastructure
• Phantom web site
• 800 number
• Social media channels, halt protocol
• Crisis team phones: programmed, remote, satellite, group
distribution
• Portable kits
@johndeveney #rescon16
4. Business Continuance Strategy
• Staffing
• Crisis team
• Expertise: legal, operations, communication,
monitoring/analysis, counseling, security/crowd control
• Off-site offices, payroll, accounts receivables
@johndeveney #rescon16
5. Messaging Strategy
• Media policy
• Messaging platform, draft content in various formats
• Spokespeople: trained, tested, available, subject matter
experts
• Third parties: recruited, trained
@johndeveney #rescon16
Expert Recommendations
TOURISM
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
HEALTH CARE
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS /
RECREATION
Mark Romig - New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, President & CEO
Anne Milling - Women of the Storm, Founder
Michael Hecht - GNO, Inc., President & CEO
Greg Feirn - LCMC Health, President & CEO
Vic Richard III – NORDC, CEO
@johndeveney #rescon16
Mark Romig
Tourism
• Identify your community’s strengths
• Have a good communication system in
place
o Know where your key decision
makers are going to be
• Use social media to your advantage
• Work with the media
• Keep a forward-looking attitude
@johndeveney #rescon16
Anne Milling
Civic Engagement
• Diversity
• Distribution of tasks
• Demand accountability
@johndeveney #rescon16
Greg Feirn
Healthcare
• Planning
o You can’t prepare for everything
o Learn from other communities
• Roleplay
• Make sure your executive team members
are prepared
• Communicate your action plan
• Business continuity plan
• Consider what’s important to your team
@johndeveney #rescon16
Michael Hecht
Business Community
Success depends on:
• Consistent leadership
• Business involvement
• Education
• Infrastructure
• Place-based development
• Luck
@johndeveney #rescon16
Vic Richard
Government Affairs/Recreation
• Consider your community’s must-haves
• Financial discipline
• Infrastructure
• Expect the worst-case scenario
• Make sure your records are in order
• Leadership
• Understand the value of your assets
• Corporate relationships
• Don’t lose faith!
@johndeveney #rescon16
Lessons Learned and Expert
Recommendations on How to
Foster Brand Resilience Before and
After a Crisis
John Deveney, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, IABC Fellow

Más contenido relacionado

Similar a Expert Tips for Building Brand Resilience in a Crisis

Crisis Management and Protecting Your Reputation
Crisis Management and Protecting Your ReputationCrisis Management and Protecting Your Reputation
Crisis Management and Protecting Your ReputationTiffanyMiller57
 
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership Grid
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership GridLeadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership Grid
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership GridJVV Creations
 
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010PRORP México
 
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with Leaders
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with LeadersProject ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with Leaders
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with LeadersCHC Connecticut
 
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013LERNER Consulting
 
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic Check
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic CheckCrisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic Check
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic CheckJody Moore, MBA, CEM
 
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...İtibar Yönetimi Enstitüsü
 
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1DEVENEY
 
Talk to uganda christian university
Talk to uganda christian universityTalk to uganda christian university
Talk to uganda christian universityAlex Taremwa
 
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working Group
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working GroupStakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working Group
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working GroupChikodi Onyemerela
 
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...Philippe Jeanjean
 
Product Stakeholder to Time Management
Product Stakeholder to Time ManagementProduct Stakeholder to Time Management
Product Stakeholder to Time ManagementJeremy Horn
 
4 12 prssa conference
4 12 prssa conference4 12 prssa conference
4 12 prssa conferenceJaneTors
 
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...NataliaKurop
 
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning bcilondonforum
 
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...THE HANG SENG UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
 

Similar a Expert Tips for Building Brand Resilience in a Crisis (20)

Crisis Management and Protecting Your Reputation
Crisis Management and Protecting Your ReputationCrisis Management and Protecting Your Reputation
Crisis Management and Protecting Your Reputation
 
Crisis communications workshop - Abu Dhabi 05.12.13
Crisis communications workshop - Abu Dhabi 05.12.13Crisis communications workshop - Abu Dhabi 05.12.13
Crisis communications workshop - Abu Dhabi 05.12.13
 
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership Grid
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership GridLeadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership Grid
Leadership,VUCA ,5 LEVELS & Leadership Grid
 
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010
Presentación Wynona Redmond Congreso PRORP 2010
 
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with Leaders
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with LeadersProject ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with Leaders
Project ECHO QI: Managing Up - Enhancing Your Relationship with Leaders
 
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013
LERNER Change Management: A Journey Planner 10-2013
 
Communicating the Deal: Ten Rules for Successful Healthcare M&A
Communicating the Deal: Ten Rules for Successful Healthcare M&ACommunicating the Deal: Ten Rules for Successful Healthcare M&A
Communicating the Deal: Ten Rules for Successful Healthcare M&A
 
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic Check
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic CheckCrisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic Check
Crisis Communication Planning: More than a Mic Check
 
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...
Uluslararası İtibar Yönetimi Konferansı 2012- Medya ve İtibar Yönetimi- Ayten...
 
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1
DEVENEY's IABC Crisis Webinar Series - Session #1
 
Talk to uganda christian university
Talk to uganda christian universityTalk to uganda christian university
Talk to uganda christian university
 
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working Group
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working GroupStakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working Group
Stakeholder Management KPIs -KPI working Group
 
Prm
PrmPrm
Prm
 
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...
PRCA Expert Briefing - Issues and Crisis Management and the Evolving Media La...
 
Measuring and Communicating Impact
Measuring and Communicating ImpactMeasuring and Communicating Impact
Measuring and Communicating Impact
 
Product Stakeholder to Time Management
Product Stakeholder to Time ManagementProduct Stakeholder to Time Management
Product Stakeholder to Time Management
 
4 12 prssa conference
4 12 prssa conference4 12 prssa conference
4 12 prssa conference
 
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...
Ellwood Atfield: Key Success Factors for Advocates and Advocacy Teams - Genev...
 
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning
Crisis Management & Evacuation Planning
 
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...
OUHK Comm6024 - lecture 7 media relations in event management and crisis comm...
 

Último

Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate MarketingUnlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate MarketingDaniel
 
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024CIO Business World
 
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | Banyanbrain
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | BanyanbrainA Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | Banyanbrain
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | BanyanbrainBanyanbrain
 
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview Assignment
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview AssignmentFiverr's Product Marketing Interview Assignment
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview AssignmentFarrel Brest
 
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?Partnercademy
 
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxCodes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxGeorgeCulica
 
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdf
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdfMiss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdf
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdfMagdalena Kulisz
 
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon GarsideInbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garsiderobwhite630290
 
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guide
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guideUnderstanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guide
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guidePartnercademy
 
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfFueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfVWO
 
ASO Process: What is App Store Optimization
ASO Process: What is App Store OptimizationASO Process: What is App Store Optimization
ASO Process: What is App Store OptimizationAli Raza
 
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdf
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdfExploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdf
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdfadult marketing
 
Storyboards for my Final Major Project Video
Storyboards for my Final Major Project VideoStoryboards for my Final Major Project Video
Storyboards for my Final Major Project VideoSineadBidwell
 
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...LazarinaStoyanova
 
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto Sector
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto SectorTAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto Sector
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto SectorSocial Samosa
 
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulTalent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulAtifaArbar
 
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local LeadsSearch Engine Journal
 
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityCommon Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityMonishka Adhikari
 
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceThe power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceHinde Lamrani
 
Introduction to marketing Management Notes
Introduction to marketing Management NotesIntroduction to marketing Management Notes
Introduction to marketing Management NotesKiranTiwari42
 

Último (20)

Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate MarketingUnlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
Unlocking Passive Income: The Power of Affiliate Marketing
 
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
 
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | Banyanbrain
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | BanyanbrainA Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | Banyanbrain
A Comprehensive Guide to Technical SEO | Banyanbrain
 
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview Assignment
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview AssignmentFiverr's Product Marketing Interview Assignment
Fiverr's Product Marketing Interview Assignment
 
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?
What’s the difference between Affiliate Marketing and Brand Partnerships?
 
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxCodes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptx
 
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdf
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdfMiss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdf
Miss Immigrant USA Activity Pageant Program.pdf
 
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon GarsideInbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
Inbound Marekting 2.0 - The Paradigm Shift in Marketing | Axon Garside
 
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guide
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guideUnderstanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guide
Understanding the Affiliate Marketing Channel; the short guide
 
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdfFueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
Fueling A_B experiments with behavioral insights (1).pdf
 
ASO Process: What is App Store Optimization
ASO Process: What is App Store OptimizationASO Process: What is App Store Optimization
ASO Process: What is App Store Optimization
 
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdf
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdfExploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdf
Exploring The World Of Adult Ad Networks.pdf
 
Storyboards for my Final Major Project Video
Storyboards for my Final Major Project VideoStoryboards for my Final Major Project Video
Storyboards for my Final Major Project Video
 
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...
When to use Machine Learning Models in SEO and Which ones to use - Lazarina S...
 
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto Sector
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto SectorTAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto Sector
TAM AdEx 2023 Cross Media Advertising Recap - Auto Sector
 
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem usefulTalent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
Talent Management for mba 3rd sem useful
 
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
2024's Top PPC Tactics: Triple Your Google Ads Local Leads
 
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic CreativityCommon Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
Common Culture: Paul Willis Symbolic Creativity
 
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligenceThe power of SEO-driven market intelligence
The power of SEO-driven market intelligence
 
Introduction to marketing Management Notes
Introduction to marketing Management NotesIntroduction to marketing Management Notes
Introduction to marketing Management Notes
 

Expert Tips for Building Brand Resilience in a Crisis

  • 1. @johndeveney #rescon16 Lessons Learned and Expert Recommendations on How to Foster Brand Resilience Before and After a Crisis John Deveney, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, IABC Fellow
  • 2. @johndeveney #rescon16 Expert Recommendations TOURISM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HEALTH CARE BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS / RECREATION Mark Romig - New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, President & CEO Anne Milling - Women of the Storm, Founder Michael Hecht - GNO, Inc., President & CEO Greg Feirn - LCMC Health, President & CEO Vic Richard III – NORDC, CEO
  • 4. @johndeveney #rescon16 1.Action Plan • Streamlined, functional • Exposure/Vulnerability audit • Evaluation responsibility and standard: Trigger events • Prepared to respond • Facilities, equipment • Practiced • Daily plan
  • 5. @johndeveney #rescon16 2. Chain of Command • Composition, membership of response team • Team roles • Changes in roles and responsibilities during a response • Contact information/lists • Locations for command posts, media centers
  • 6. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.1 Team Positions/Responsibilities • Crisis coordinator • Strategist(s) • Lawyer(s) • Spokesperson(s) • Info gatherer(s) • Writer(s) • Web manager • Command post manager • Media center manager • Log keeper(s)/administrative support • Courier(s) • Multimedia support • Victim group manager • Security
  • 7. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.2 Who Should Be Spokesperson • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Vice President • Director of Communication • A Third-Party representative • Hired gun
  • 8. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Crisis Manager • Oversee all communication during the crisis • Report directly to senior management • Direct the command post • Should be a highly skilled communication professional • Should delegate “normal” responsibilities during the crisis • Understand organization and its capabilities • Thorough understanding of the corporate culture
  • 9. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Crisis Coordinator • Coordinate care for injured/displaced persons • Coordinate care of other damaged persons/companies • Contact appropriate authorities • Report directly to the Crisis Manager Strategist(s) • Internal employees or external consultants • Counsel crisis team and senior management • Sees big picture, anticipate internal and external demands • Should not be tied down implementing tasks, just advise and observe • Should be privy to all information
  • 10. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Lawyers • Define who is at fault • Advise on likelihood of future litigation • Should be privy to all information • Conduct investigation • Retain experts • Handle court orders • Handle regulatory agencies • Report directly to senior management • Work closely with strategists • Should be media trained
  • 11. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Spokesperson(s) • Should be media trained • Articulate and level headed under stress • Should not have any other responsibilities during crisis • Oversee all communication during the crisis • Conduct follow up to designated audiences and evaluation • Direct the media center
  • 12. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Information Gatherer(s) • Media trained • Understand what media needs and wants • Liaison with other responders and agencies • Gather information about the crisis • Monitor all news coverage • Monitor attitudes/moral of all identified audiences • Can condense gathered info into concise points
  • 13. @johndeveney #rescon16 2.3 Responsibilities Writer(s) • Quickly comprehend facts and key data • Perform under pressure and on deadline • Understand legal ramifications of public comment • Work closely with strategists and lawyers Web Manager • Monitor • Engage phantom site • Identify rogue sites, list serves, bulletin board threats • Maintain Web site
  • 14. @johndeveney #rescon16 3. Technology Infrastructure • Phantom web site • 800 number • Social media channels, halt protocol • Crisis team phones: programmed, remote, satellite, group distribution • Portable kits
  • 15. @johndeveney #rescon16 4. Business Continuance Strategy • Staffing • Crisis team • Expertise: legal, operations, communication, monitoring/analysis, counseling, security/crowd control • Off-site offices, payroll, accounts receivables
  • 16. @johndeveney #rescon16 5. Messaging Strategy • Media policy • Messaging platform, draft content in various formats • Spokespeople: trained, tested, available, subject matter experts • Third parties: recruited, trained
  • 17. @johndeveney #rescon16 Expert Recommendations TOURISM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HEALTH CARE BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS / RECREATION Mark Romig - New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, President & CEO Anne Milling - Women of the Storm, Founder Michael Hecht - GNO, Inc., President & CEO Greg Feirn - LCMC Health, President & CEO Vic Richard III – NORDC, CEO
  • 18. @johndeveney #rescon16 Mark Romig Tourism • Identify your community’s strengths • Have a good communication system in place o Know where your key decision makers are going to be • Use social media to your advantage • Work with the media • Keep a forward-looking attitude
  • 19. @johndeveney #rescon16 Anne Milling Civic Engagement • Diversity • Distribution of tasks • Demand accountability
  • 20. @johndeveney #rescon16 Greg Feirn Healthcare • Planning o You can’t prepare for everything o Learn from other communities • Roleplay • Make sure your executive team members are prepared • Communicate your action plan • Business continuity plan • Consider what’s important to your team
  • 21. @johndeveney #rescon16 Michael Hecht Business Community Success depends on: • Consistent leadership • Business involvement • Education • Infrastructure • Place-based development • Luck
  • 22. @johndeveney #rescon16 Vic Richard Government Affairs/Recreation • Consider your community’s must-haves • Financial discipline • Infrastructure • Expect the worst-case scenario • Make sure your records are in order • Leadership • Understand the value of your assets • Corporate relationships • Don’t lose faith!
  • 23. @johndeveney #rescon16 Lessons Learned and Expert Recommendations on How to Foster Brand Resilience Before and After a Crisis John Deveney, ABC, APR, Fellow PRSA, IABC Fellow