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Crisis Management & Communications |
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HDA has developed dozens of site-based crisis communications plans for companies across the country. HDA's unique task-plan approach is considered cutting-edge and has been acquired by several major corporations for implementation at their manufacturing sites. HDA's broad interpretation of a crisis allows for the flexibility to manage multiple scenarios and effectively pre-position and communicate with multiple audiences. Moreover, HDA offers its clients a multitude of experience in building coalitions with community, business and governmental representatives of emergency management agencies. In addition, HDA's crisis communication strategies are aligned with the Incident Command Structure required by federal agencies in responding to incidents, including oil spills and hazardous chemicals. HDA also offers a full or half-day crisis communications training sessions for employees and spokespersons. |
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Employee, Community & Media Relations |
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Most communications programs involve delivering messages to your employees, community stakeholders and the media. HDA can provide you with strategies for communicating effectively with all audiences. Whether it's small group meetings with employees or providing media training, conducting media briefings or coordinating special media events, HDA can help you achieve your communications goals. Similarly, HDA can assist you with your community relations, offering expertise in the planning and execution of public meetings and hearings, open houses and community involvement programs. |
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Governmental Affairs |
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A large part of any company's operations and communications requirements are the result of laws, rules and regulations enacted by government. HDA has extensive experience in governmental affairs and a successful track record representing and promoting a client's interests before governmental bodies and regulatory agencies. Through the years, we have developed multi-dimensional lobbying campaigns, assembled coalitions to promote specific issues and assisted various lobbying teams in the governmental arena. |
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Issues Management & Strategic Communications Plan |
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HDA specializes in the development of comprehensive communications strategies that provide a practical approach to managing issues and communicating effectively. We pride ourselves on cost-effective, well-researched strategies that meet objectives and produce results. |
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Litigation Communications |
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HDA can help you manage your reputation when faced with litigation. Our experience has shown that continuing to communicate with key audiences is critical when a company is faced with litigation. We have assisted our clients and their legal counsel in developing communications strategies throughout the litigation process. |
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Multi-Media Production |
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The HDA staff can turn-key all communications support materials and meet all your multi-media production needs. From creative concept development and script writing to layout and design, HDA has a wide array of experience producing materials, such as brochures, newsletters, tabletop displays, promotional items, videos, television commercials, print advertisements and Internet web sites. In addition, HDA can help plan and coordinate special events that require these multi-media communications. |
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Opinion Research |
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HDA believes research - both formal and informal - is the key to an effective communications program. Identifying key issues and understanding public perception is the first step in communicating effectively. HDA has developed, conducted and interpreted hundreds of statistically valid telephone polls and conducted numerous focus groups on a variety of issues across the country. Through the years we have tracked trends and attitudes as well as identified emerging issues across the U.S. Gulf Coast to help our clients stay ahead of the curve. In addition, the HDA office offers a convenient on-site focus group facility that can seat up to 12 participants. It is equipped with an observation room and has all the latest audio-visual equipment, such as overhead projectors, big-screen television and video cameras. |
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