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Hurricane Sandy

The view on climate change post-election

Kabira Hatland, OgilvyEarth January 18, 2013

Before October 29 in the US, climate change was most noted for being the topic that not one but all three presidential debates ignored.

Blurring lines between journalists, commentators

Lisa Arledge Powell, MediaSource January 14, 2013

I've been moved by coverage of the Sandy Hook shootings. This is a tragic story, and I'm grateful to all the journalists who've worked so hard to keep us informed. I'm also alarmed that some of those same journalists have chosen to interject their opinions into their coverage.

Social media as a tool of governance in times of crisis

Sean Cassidy, DKC December 14, 2012

Flying back to New York from a meeting in Toronto last week, a lovely yet very chatty older woman in the next seat asked me about my experience during Hurricane Sandy.

Power of Duracell aids Sandy victims

Frank Washkuch November 30, 2012

There's no fine line between offending people after a crisis or natural disaster and helping consumers most affected by adverse events. It's mostly a matter of common sense.

Video: Adam Lisberg, MTA

Lindsay Stein November 15, 2012

Director of external communications at the MTA Adam Lisberg speaks with PRWeek consumer reporter Lindsay Stein about the transportation agency's response to Hurricane Sandy.

Utilities rely on social for outreach about Sandy

Lindsay Stein November 14, 2012

NEW YORK: Following Hurricane Sandy, which left millions without power and public transportation, social media played a key communications role, executives said at the PRWeek Conference on Wednesday.

Deliver on your brand purpose when communities need you the most

Teneshia Warner, Egami Consulting Group November 14, 2012

It's safe to say that our beautiful city of New York is still recovering from what has been characterized as one of the worst storms of the century.

Sandy shows utilities importance of social in crisis communications

Chris Daniels November 09, 2012

The value of social media in crisis communications was reinforced in the past two weeks to organizations on the front lines of Hurricane Sandy.

Edelman uses Facebook to organize team post-Sandy

Lindsay Stein November 01, 2012

Following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy on Monday night, which left more than 827,000 people in New York City powerless as of Thursday afternoon, Edelman used Facebook to connect with employees in New York and New Jersey.

Northeastern agencies make do in hurricane aftermath

Lindsay Stein October 30, 2012

NEW YORK: PR agencies in the Northeast are embracing mobile communications and the connectivity of the internet to keep business going following the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

PR agencies on Twitter for Hurricane Sandy

Lindsay Stein October 30, 2012

In the midst of power outages and internet service issues, some PR agencies on the East Coast are using Twitter to announce office closings and send well-wishes to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.