CRISIS MANAGEMENT

WHO IS IT FOR?

Fast-growth startups, scaleups and established businesses who are in a crisis which the media knows about.

Fast-growth startups, scaleups and established businesses who are in a crisis which they fear is about to blow up in public.

Fast-growth startups, scaleups and established businesses who want to be prepared for a crisis.

SECTORS WE SUPPLY:

Climate tech | Tech-for-good | Renewable energy | Electric cars | Decarbonisation | Space | Health education | Engineering

WHAT’S IN THE SERVICE OFFERING:

  • On your side: former journalists with years of experience who can weigh up the severity of the crisis, guide you through it and keep your reputation intact

  • Professionals with the knowledge to understand how a crisis is likely to play out in the media and the temperament to remain calm and clear-headed in tense moments

  • A team who understands that crises don’t only break in office hours – we are available round the clock in crisis mode

  • A contacts book that allows us to engage in sensible conversations with journalists and to get your side of the argument heard

  • Solid understanding of regulatory codes for broadcast and newspapers – and knowing when to push back

  • Crisis management planning. Understanding the specific risks to your business and how they might be mitigated

  • Harpswood crisis planning team devise a plan including contact protocols, agreed spokespeople and lines on potential crises 

  • Crisis media training. Test yourself under the heat of a hostile interview and learn how to get your tone right

In a media crisis right now? Get in touch we’re here to help

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