Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. Communicating effectively about a crisis is as important as ...

When law firms or legal departments face crises, whether that be a data breach exposing client information, allegations of professional misconduct, a high-profile case gone awry or something truly ...

Universities face events that can erupt quickly and without warning—from severe weather to public health emergencies to campus safety concerns. Communicating during these fast-moving events can mean ...

Who do high profile people or companies facing a scandal call when they're in a crisis? Maybe their therapists. But definitely a crisis communications specialist. Like the work of Olivia Pope in the T ...

Crises happen when they are least expected, which is why every organization should have a crisis communication plan in place. Crises communications refers to information that is shared when an event ...

When handled strategically, controversy can amplify visibility, mobilize supporters and even strengthen commercial ...

In today’s fast-paced world, which is further fueled by social media, news and information seem to always be in excess. This can be both a blessing and a curse for organizations: on the one hand, it’s ...

Which came first, the classroom or the disaster? It doesn’t matter. They are interwoven and interdependent in a constant cycle of learning, executing, and learning more. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. I reached ...

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 ...

On October 11, Flyer Public Relations put emergency communication skills to the test during its fifth Crisis Simulation. The University of Dayton’s student-run PR agency created a scenario that helped ...