UPDATED EDITION RELEASED JUNE 4, 2024

The Communications Golden Hour®: The Essential Guide to Public Information When Every Minute Counts captures what Doug Levy and dozens of other experienced PIOs have learned the hard way in crises and emergencies of all kinds. With lessons from those who have been on the front lines and in the headlines, the 2024 edition teaches both government and corporate communicators how to be ready for anything. Updated with case studies on the Covid-19 pandemic, racial justice protests, and major disasters like the Florida building collapse.

In moments of crisis, clear and effective communication can make the difference between chaos and control. "The Communications Golden Hour®" is your essential guide to mastering this critical skill. Be ready for every communications challenge ahead with the Communications Golden Hour® approach. By focusing on what must be done in any situation, you can confidently address every new crisis or opportunity, craft the right messages, and deliver them effectively -especially when minutes count. In this expanded edition, frontline experts share lessons learned from their experience communicating about mass shootings, corporate reputation crises, natural disasters and the Covid-19 public health emergency.

The Communications Golden Hour is the authoritative guidebook on public relations and public information programs, including how to:

organize resources and response
streamline activities to focus on what matters most
craft clear messages that get results

Learn from Top Experts: This book brings invaluable lessons from communicators who have managed public information during mass shootings, major disasters, and corporate crises.

Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Gain insights that will empower you as a corporate or government leader to navigate through the toughest situations confidently.

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Ebook $29.99

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