Poston Communications Recognized Among the Top 20 PR and Crisis Communications Firms in the U.S.

Posted by Poston Communications
On July 26, 2021

Poston Communications is pleased to announce its recognition in Chambers and Partners’ Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management Guides in 2021. These highly regarded directories list the leading professional services providers, including crisis communications firms, in key markets worldwide. Poston’s Crisis and Litigation PR department was recognized in the PR & Communications category of […]

It’s Not Easy, But You Can Fix PR Mistakes That Exacerbate the Underlying Problem

Posted by Megan Paquin
On July 7, 2021

The bicycles made by Peloton are stationary, but I’m glad its CEO realized he wasn’t stuck in place after he botched his response to reports that dozens of people were injured—and one child died—while using the company’s Tread+ fitness machine. Proving the adage that it’s never too late to do the right thing, Peloton CEO […]

Predicting Your Next Crisis—Natural Disasters

Posted by Poston Communications
On May 17, 2021

Most crises are (to some degree) predictable. And yes, you did read that correctly. While you may not know the specific details of the next crisis you will be faced with, you can know the type of crisis. Almost all crisis situations fall into one of several major categories, and that makes them something you […]

Battle Tested in 2020: Harvard School of Business Researchers’ Four Considerations for Your 2021 Crisis Plan

Posted by Megan Paquin
On December 16, 2020

The recent rollout of a coronavirus vaccine is welcome news, even with the caveat that widespread distribution will take some time. For business leaders who have spent many months in crisis-mode, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. But there is still work left to do. When crises are sustained […]

How HR Leaders Can Take Charge of Crisis Management

Posted by Poston Communications
On November 4, 2020

In an article published in HR News, Poston Communications Vice President Megan Paquin discusses crisis management strategies for HR leaders. “With a broad range of responsibilities that touch every individual and team within the organization, HR professionals possess valuable business acumen, organizational leadership capabilities and employee relations insights,” Paquin writes. “This unique combination of skills […]

Five Steps for Writing a Personal Crisis Plan

Posted by Poston Communications
On September 2, 2020

From the global pandemic to murder hornets, and all the class-action lawsuits, hurricanes and other crises in between – 2020 has brought more than its fair share of challenges. In most organizations, executive leadership calls the shots in crisis. But it is not uncommon for individuals throughout the organization – who will undoubtedly play a […]

Use Proven Crisis Communications Strategies to Navigate the Novel Coronavirus

Posted by Poston Communications
On May 13, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented, how to handle it is nothing new. The best way for law firms and companies to navigate COVID-19 is to rely on proven crisis communications strategies. While the novelty and uncertainty of the virus certainly add more to consider, best practices for communicating during a crisis remain effective. In […]

Don’t Panic: It’s Never Too Late to Make a Plan to Protect Your Business

Posted by Megan Paquin
On March 18, 2020

There’s no doubt about it: Crisis begets crisis. Often, we hear from business leaders who have been dealing with a crisis for days, weeks or months but then find themselves dealing with new problems as a result. Cybercriminals, for example, are known to capitalize on organizational crises and catastrophic events to infiltrate IT systems. Then, […]

What’s Next With COVID-19: How to Work and Manage a Team Remotely

Posted by Poston Communications
On March 17, 2020

With many employees working from home amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, employers will want to ensure the team is set up for success. Remote working is likely new to many companies. As humans, we are built to be part of a tribe. In isolation, things can get lost in translation. All companies want this to […]

When the Media Get It Wrong, Here’s How to Set the Record Straight

Posted by Megan Paquin
On March 5, 2020

Journalists don’t get in the business to get it wrong. Reporters are truth seekers; they want to hold power to account and they want to tell compelling stories that matter to people’s lives. While they don’t always get it right, they don’t want to get it wrong. But they are human, and it happens. The […]

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