How to keep media contacts at your fingertips
In the event of a company crisis, make sure media lists are at your fingertips.
In a crisis it is important to have your updated media list in multiple formats because, depending on the emergency, you may not have access to your computer or regular files. It is often a good idea to keep a copy of this document at home if that is an option for you. Or, if you have a network you can access from a remote computer or via the web, keep your media lists in a folder on a shared drive. You could also keep a copy on your PC at home. Ultimately, in a major crisis situation, the news will often get out immediately through local TV stations, but you will still want to have your list of the people you have worked with in the past, who may be willing to listen carefully to your side of the story.
Find additional techniques for crisis communication planning in Crisis Communication Planning: Organizing and Completing a Plan That Works
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