SAS Group News
Media Crisis Management 101 – Creating a Diversion
Mitchell Collier
Media and Communications Consultant
One of the oldest tactics in the media playbook when confronting a crisis is to create a diversion. A bit of smoke and mirrors can take the attention of the media – and therefore the public – away from an issue you don’t want them talking about.
The importance of always shedding light on the situation
Malcolm Cole, Director – Media and Communications
Here at the SAS Group, we spend a lot of time working with clients to anticipate, plan for and – hopefully – avoid crisis situations. At the heart of all of the response plans we prepare is a single, simple, philosophy:
Open and honest dealings with the people affected by your issue will always lead you to the best possible result.
The SAS Group named Asia-Pacific PR Agency of the Year for Crisis & Reputation Communications
We at the SAS Group are very proud to have been named the winners of the 2018 Asia-Pacific Public Relations Excellence Awards for Crisis and Reputation Communications.
We were recognised for our campaign on behalf of LUSH Cosmetics Australia, which was forced to confront a serious crisis earlier in the year relating to unintentional underpayment of staff in its retail and manufacturing arms.
How to get the most out of your Ministerial meeting
Lisa Palu, Senior Consultant
You’ve just received confirmation of a time and date to meet with a government Minister key to your company’s business.
Congratulations! It may have taken a while and been difficult to get this meeting, or it may have taken just one phone call and a follow up email. Either way, you now have at least half an hour of one-on-one undivided attention from somebody who can make a real difference to your company’s future.
Turf War – How to avoid lawyers vs PR in a crisis
By Scott Emmerson
Most large companies or organisations will have to deal with a significant crisis at some stage. Whether it’s a sudden disaster, such as the tragedy at Dreamworld, or an emerging and evolving threat – the Hayne Royal Commission is a current example for the financial sector - they will usually engage two key consultants, lawyers and public relations/communications advisors.
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