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Communicating in a Crisis: Lessons for COVID-19
Chad Carlton, President and Founder
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• Public relations & communications firm
• High-stakes experience
• Trusted by CEOs, governors, mayors, executives
• Offices in Louisville and Indianapolis
Who We Are
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Six standards of crisis communications
• Be truthful• Be consistent• Be receptive
• Be flexible• Be prepared• Be calm
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Stop. Think.Breathe.
• Gather the facts
• Assess the situation
• Identify your subject matter experts
• Prepare key messages
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• Clients/customers
• Employees/unions
• Funders
• Board of Directors
• General public
Identify key stakeholders
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Identify channels of communication
• Website
• Social Media
• Earned Media
• Text
• Voice Mail
• Video Conferencing
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Be creative and adaptive
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Talking with Clients/Customers
• Be proactive
• Use all available tools
• Ask for patience
• Do what you can and communicate what you do
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Sharing Information: WellCare
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Sharing Information: Mid-States Corridor
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Talking with Employees
• Calm, concerned and caring
• Put a priority on listening
• Be honest about pocketbook issues
• Create ambassadors or adversaries
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Sharing Information: Louisville Water Company
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Talking to Reporters
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Focus on the Positives
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Answering tough questions
• Avoid “No comment”
• Reject leading questions
• Redirect to the key points
• Ask for clarification
• Don’t repeat misinformation
• Use “I’ll check on that and let you know”
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WALK THE TALK: Don’t Undermine your Message
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• Public Relations
• Crisis Communications
• Media Relations
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Public Engagement
• Social Media
• Websites
• Video and Photo
• Graphic Design
What we do at C2
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For More Information:Chad Carlton, [email protected](502) 777-2921