Crisis Communication Media relations and community consultation Date:  21-22 January Location:  Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney Event Type: Conference + Workshops Register before 19 December and save 10% with our early bird discount. Supported By: IABC(NSW) , IABC (VIC) , RMAA , MAANZ, ASTC (VIC) , ASTC (NSW) , Official Online Partner:  PRInfluences Hear from our expert panel of speakers: Jetstar Airways News Digital Media Department of Immigration John Holland Group NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Department of Territory and Municipal Services Clarity Business Solutions Swinburne University mX Sydney eBay Australia & New Zealand Telstra This conference will explore the following key areas: * What is crisis communication? What are the main characteristics and what are the typical impacts? * Developing a systematic crisis communication plan * Dealing with key stakeholders: from employees and senior management, to the media and general public * Addressing public perceptions and handling the media * Exploring the benefits of using new media technologies to communicate your message Crises happen instantaneously, and when they do, everybody in the organisation wants to know what is happening, what to do, where to go and how long the crisis will last. Crisis communication and media relations professionals play a pivotal role in guiding an organisation through a crisis. Their quick thinking and instinctive understanding of how an issue will play out in the public domain is often crucial in the management of a company’s reputation. By developing a thorough and effective crisis communication plan that makes use of sophisticated tools, outlines crisis methodologies, and most importantly has the best interests of the organisation’s stakeholders in mind, any crisis situation will be dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, and should not tarnish the organisation’s reputation nor affect its day to day operations.     | Inside Knowledge | Receive your first 3 months FREE when you subscribe as an attending delegate to the Workshop Facilitation Masterclass. 12 Month Subscription Hard copy and Online: $750 $565 + GST To register or find out more information, including pricing, please respond to this email Ark Group Communication Team www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au