Three key takeaways from #CharityPR event, including: 1. Staying ahead of the news cycle starts with a purposeful approach. Choose your topics, build in media monitoring, and stick to your strategy – staying focused, deliberate, and not derailed by every new headline. 2. Know when to speak and when to stay silent – and let your ethics decide. Rushing in carries risk, but so does silence. Ask your why, weigh both sides and make a decision you can stand behind, especially when the story moves fast. 3. Plan what you can and prepare for what you can't. Anticipate probable stories and prepare lines in advance. Build in flexibility, plan the known unknowns, and define processes and roles so that when the unexpected hits, you're already ten steps ahead.
How can we stay ahead of the headlines? Our #CharityPR event this morning explored how PR and media teams can horizon-scan, anticipate shifts, and build flexible strategies that make reacting easier. Here are some key takeaways.
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