Media Relations Strategy
High stress changes the communications rules and given the speed of information today, having an incisive, research-based strategy is crucial.
Negative messages and images are far more powerful than positive ones. Repeating a negative such as a frightening rumor, even to refute it, has the effect of reinforcing it in a stressful situation. In fact, negatives are so powerful that research finds that it takes 3 positive messages to balance one negative message, and a fourth positive message to replace the negative as a lasting impression.
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NAVSUP"Dr. Covello is a master of communication … many would say he 'wrote the book on high-risk communication.' His principles and techniques are essential for all interactions, personal and professional, in which trust may be compromised."
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CEO, Throughline"When I advised my leaders on high-concern issues, they noted my opinions. But when I explained what the communication research demonstrated, they listened closely virtually every time. This material will make you a better adviser."
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