September 1, 2011
SCLLC Launches Unique App for Communicating during a Crisis
SCLLC
has launched a new mobile web application to help organizations
communicate quickly and effectively during a crisis situation,
addressing a serious need held by business leaders and communicators
throughout the United States.
The propriety app from SCLLC uses a framework developed by Syracuse-based AppFury called We Are Mobile. It offers organizations the ability to access the most critical information from their crisis communications plans
when they are away from the office or their computers. During a crisis
situation, there is no time to lose in getting to this important
information.
“The premise for this mobile app originated
more than a year ago, while we were working with several organizations
to develop practical and effective crisis communications plans,” Crystal Smith said. “We
engaged our clients throughout development to ensure the app would be
able to do exactly what they will need it to do in the event of a
crisis or other serious situation.”
“This project was a
perfect fit for AppFury’s technical and strategic business
model,” Andrew Farah, Chief Information Officer at AppFury, said. “It
provides a simple, easy-to-use menu that allows individuals the ability
to access and use their organization’s crisis communication plan
virtually anywhere – even without cell phone reception.”
When
SCLLC works with the organization to develop a crisis communication
plan, the mobile app is customized for that organization to include a
crisis assessment tool, detailed action steps for communicating during
and after a crisis, media response guidelines, holding statements for
specific potential risks, and a directory of key personnel.
For more information, contact SCLLC. August 25, 2011
ACCES enlists SCLLC for Consumer Education on Energy Choice
A
group of retail natural gas and electricity suppliers have come
together to establish the American Coalition of Competitive Energy
Suppliers (“ACCES” intentionally pronounced like the word access).
ACCES
has enlisted Strategic Communications, LLC, to carry out consumer
education and media outreach efforts, which will provide the public
with clear and accurate information about energy choice. Ultimately,
the goal of the group is to empower consumers to make informed
decisions that best meet their individual needs when purchasing energy
from competitive suppliers.
Initial members of ACCES include
Direct Energy, Energy Plus Holdings LLC, IGS Energy, U.S. Gas &
Electric, Inc., and Vectren Source. August 1, 2011
Alisha Frazee Joins SCLLC in Government and Public Relations Role
Alisha Frazee
has recently joined Strategic Communications, LLC as Consultant –
Government & Public Relations and will be based in Albany, NY.
Alisha’s experience in government relations and legislative and
regulatory research, along with her diverse educational and
professional background, brings a unique variety of skills to Strategic
Communications, LLC.
“Alisha’s professional experience and
her ability to cultivate strong relationships between the client, the
community, and policy makers will define her as a key asset to our
team,” said Michael Meath, president of Strategic Communications. “She is going to be a great advocate for our clients.”
At
Strategic Communications, Alisha will keep clients abreast of proposed
legislation and regulation that may impact their organization, and then
help advocate on their behalf for the strategic position that protects
their interests. She will also monitor news and conversations related
to clients and their industries, then develop and execute strategic
communications plans, including media and community outreach, to
incorporate two-way dialogue with key audiences. |
