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Hennes Communications
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Hennes Communications

Crisis & Risk Management 2026

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Crisis & Risk Management

Leading firm in Crisis & Risk Management 2026

Top figures

3

Offices

25

Company Size

1989

Established Year

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Overview

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You have a situation. We have a strategy. Hennes Communications, a division of AKCG – Public Relations Counselors, is a tightly focused boutique consultancy with the singular focus on crisis communications. Founded 37 years ago, the firm works with government agencies, public and private companies, educational institutions, healthcare providers and non-profits that find themselves “on trial in the Court of Public Opinion.” For more information: 216-321-7774 | www.crisiscommunications.com

Industry sectors (12)

  • Education, K-12 Public
  • Education, K-12 Independent/Private/Parochial
  • Senior Adult Living
  • Education, College and University
  • Healthcare
  • Government Agencies
  • Transportation
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Law Firms
  • Banking & Fintech
  • Chemicals
  • Faith-Based Organizations

Capabilities (9)

  • Combatting organised misinformation from competitors or activist groups
  • Addressing social media traction among key influencers
  • Simplifying complex issues for stakeholder
  • Rewriting attorney output and turning it into understandable English
  • Helping clients communicate effectively when facing organizational change and reputational challenges
  • Developing engagement strategies for social media platforms to integrate these critical communication channels into a comprehensive crisis response
  • Assessing client risks and developing communication plans responding to those risks
  • Conducting customized media training and crisis drills
  • Preparing and coaching executives for their role as organizational spokespersons

Clients (15)

  • Criminal Accusations
  • Cyber-attacks
  • Diversity/Equity/Inclusion issues
  • Environmental Issues
  • Executive Misconduct
  • Industrial Accidents
  • Labor Disputes/Work Stoppages
  • Layoffs/Staff Reductions
  • Management Transitions
  • Media Investigations
  • Plant Closings
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Product Recalls
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Social Media Attacks

Key people

Provided by Hennes Communications

  • Bruce Hennes

    President, Hennes Communications

  • Thom Fladung

    Vice-President & Senior Counselor, Hennes Communications

  • Chris Lukach

    CEO, AKCG - Public Relations Counselors

  • Mike Gross

    President, AKCG - Public Relations Counselors

Work & experience

Provided by Hennes Communications

Hennes Communications has built its business by helping clients manage their communications response to reputational challenges, crisis events and other issues that threaten their ability to carry out their mission and serve their stakeholders. From sensitive management transition situations, mergers and acquisitions and sexual misconduct to active shooter, social media and cyber-attacks, we provide hands-on strategic counsel to organizations around the globe.

Ranked Offices at Hennes Communications

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USA - Head office

Ohio

20046 Walker Road, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 44122, Cleveland

Ranked Departments at Hennes Communications (1)

USA - Nationwide

Ranked Individuals at Hennes Communications (2)

USA - Nationwide

Top figures

3

Offices

25

Company Size

1989

Established Year

Content provided by Hennes Communications

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