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July 21, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

Our interconnected world has changed the rules for how organizations must operate crisis communications Marketing Tech Blog recently posted ten new rules of crisis communications developed by Melissa Agnes. We agree! Our world has changed and how we exchange information and communicate has also changed over the past two decades. As businesses and organizations adapt, these rules should be kept handy. …

July 20, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

When you have important information to tell your tenants, you must be ready to hit send. From severe weather alerts, to closings, to emergency notifications, to networking events and staffing updates, sending real-time news must be quick, easy and manageable. Otherwise, you may miss an opportunity to send critical and timely information, which could hold you responsible for damages and …

May 3, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

The National Safety Council is raising awareness that June is National Safety Month. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.

April 12, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Tips on Writing Messages for Critical Situations President Obama’s speech on Sunday night gave us confirmation that what happened in San Bernardino on December 2nd was, indeed, an act of terrorism. Most of us already concluded this fact based on what the media reported. While the Obama Administration works diligently to fight the threat of terrorism and presidential candidates hash …

April 8, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Make Crisis Communication Successful with a Mass Notification System As our world changes and technology improves, processes, procedures and tools need to be modernized as well. The subject of mass notification and crisis communications is no different, and in fact, the cloud-based tech, social media networks and ability to communication from almost anywhere, anytime that our time has developed has …

March 8, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification

February 14, 2017 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Using a mass notification system effectively is the key to setting your organization apart from the competition. We are fortunate that today’s mass notification system technology makes the transmission of information easier than ever before. But what turns the transmission of information into the art of communication? As an employer, manager or property owner leveraging digital, communication technology can help …

May 19, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Do you have the attitude “it won’t happen to us”? If so, you need to get ready, get a plan and get shopping. I got a news alert on my phone last night about the EgyptAir Flight that disappeared from radar somewhere over the Mediterranean Sea and immediately, my heart sank. Tragic. What happened? I wondered. A malfunction? Human error? …

May 12, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

No need to grab your remote control. That’s right, it’s not a local news channel I’m talking about, Channel 9 is Microsoft’s online community that showcases the people behind Microsoft products and connects them with those who use them. The site hosts video channels, discussions, podcasts, screencasts, interviews and more. There is a dedication sections for partners called the Microsoft …

April 20, 2016 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

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