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"Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility."
Charles de Gaulle
(1890­1970) French statesman, first president of Fifth Republic

Last month I outlined some suggestions on dealing with the media in a special interest
opportunity or during an interview. This month I would like to offer some thoughts on "crisis
management" when dealing with the media and how to avoid creating disaster when trouble
strikes...

Dealing with the Media in a Crisis
You may have been in business for decades and it has never happened to you. You may have
been in business for weeks and been subject to it. You hope it never happens. But imagine that a
parent accuses your gym of causing injury to their child or an employee sues for personal injury
arising out of a disciplinary action. Handling these events will be difficult enough. Add the
dimension of dealing with the media, and your task becomes even more challenging. Whether or
not you like the idea of contending with reporters, cameras, and microphones, you may need to.
Having a "media strategy" in mind before a crisis will help you.
Reporters are trained and educated in their field just as you are in your profession. Accept their
right to ask questions to keep the public informed. If you provide a reporter with background
information and answer questions clearly and truthfully, the reporter will make every effort to be
fair. Tough questions don't trip people up.

 

 

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