A recent conversation between crisis communications experts Dr. W. Timothy Coombs and Rod Cartwright addressed contemporary aspects of theory and practice.

In a comprehensive review of major reports on global risk, Rod Cartwright emphasises the complex challenges facing organisations and highlights opportunities for corporate communicators.

Wiltshire Council communication chief Laurie Bell told the story of the unfolding Novichok crisis in Salisbury at the CIPR Northern Conference in Newcastle.

I’ll be joined by colleagues and communication directors from Coty, HMRC, HPE, International Rescue, and Sage for an event on crisis communication in London on 27 June.

Best practice communication was critical to allaying fear in the immediate response to the Westminster attacks but sensationalist media coverage needs to be challenged.