Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Arena Advisory Group
Arena focuses on the moments that matter most—high-stakes issues where how an event is managed can have lasting repercussions on stakeholders’ trust and reputation. Clients get an A-team of seasoned communicators developing the strategy, doing the critical work, and delivering results with an eye to value.
Arena is a global communications advisory firm, founded in 2021, with headquarters in New York City and a presence in San Francisco.
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Arena Advisory Group advises on a range of crisis and litigation PR and communications matters. This experienced team's work includes leadership changes, recalls, security breaches and corporate restructurings and turnarounds.
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Arena Advisory Group supported Paddle following the publication of its USD5 million settlement with the FTC.
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The firm has a personal touch and connectivity to senior principals. I have 100% confidence in their judgement and capabilities. Arena always makes me feel like I am their only client.
Arena distinguishes itself through its ability to combine sophisticated crisis strategy with a genuine understanding of our business model and market dynamics. They invested time to understand our industry’s culture and stakeholder landscape, allowing them to tailor messaging in a way that resonates authentically rather than generically. They are also highly responsive and accessible, which is critical when navigating time-sensitive matters at the executive level.
Arena nips the problem in the bud and turns a lemon into lemonade.
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Founder and managing director of Arena Advisory Group, Peter Donald brings a unique combination of experience as a former Assistant Police Commissioner for the NYPD and spokesperson for the FBI, as well as a senior member of PR and crisis communication firms. Clients and peers hold Donald in very high esteem for his deep experience and expertise in crisis communications.
Peter is somebody who is proactive, he works hard on behalf of his clients and knows the media relations space really well.
Peter brings exceptional strategic sophistication and a steady executive presence to complex matters. He thinks several steps ahead, anticipating stakeholder reactions and helping leadership calibrate messaging accordingly. His commercial awareness and ability to align communications with long-term business strategy distinguish him from peers.
Crisis PR & Communications
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J. Peter Donald
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