Crisis Communication Tip: Who Should Be Your Spokesperson in a Crisis?
Crisis communications and public relations experts may say a media trained public relations professional should take the lead as the spokesperson in a crisis. They may suggest a heart-felt statement from a senior executive or CEO. For effective crisis management, the decision of who you put on camera to represent your brand or your organization is crucial. A bad media interview can only worsen your crisis, damage your reputation and harm your revenue. That is why we asked our blog readers, our social media followers, and our BraudCast viewers, “In a crisis, who should be your company spokesperson?”
We have all seen the CEO’s that appear less than sympathetic, try to ad-lib, or just read off of a press release. But what kind of message does it send if the CEO does not act as the spokesperson? Watch the video to hear what communications professionals had to say this week about the topic. We want to hear more of your thoughts and your best practices. Do you agree with their comments?
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