Since its inception, Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. (BCM) has distinguished itself in the vanguard of crisis and reputation management consulting firms. The closely-held, family-owned, and disabled veteran-owned business--one of the first virtual crisis PR consultancies -- provides prudent and trusted advice to organizations in all phases of crisis management.By virtue of blogs, e-newsletters, media interviews, and presentations for large organizations and at college campuses around the U.S., BCM has achieved widescale recognition as a thought leader in crisis management.● AREAS OF EXPERTISE-Crisis Management-Crisis Planning-Crisis Response-Crisis PR Communications-Crisis Prevention-Crisis Simulation-Media Training -Vulnerability Assessment-Reputation Management-Litigation Issues-Social Media Strategies● KEY DIFFERENTIATORSWhereas there are many agencies that provide crisis management services, BCM has a distinct competitive advantage in its responsiveness, experience, and quality of advice. Clients gain direct and immediate access to Jonathan and a skilled network of consultants on a 24/7/365 basis.● LIKE NEUROSURGEONSAs a consultancy focused on a highly-specialized area, one that requires the interplay of experiential knowledge and strategy, BCM is the informed choice of organizations interested in preventing a crisis or locked in the grip of crisis. Jonathan believes that his clients cannot afford substandard service and must have the “PR equivalent of trusted neurosurgeons,” experts who can execute with precision and drive positive outcomes.● ADVICE FOR CONTACTINGJonathan is interested in connecting with senior-level (C-suite) executives, VPs or directors of marketing, and top in-house people who are responsible for corporate communications at corporations, law firms, consulting firms, PR firms without in-house crisis management services, and larger nonprofit organizations.Email: jonathan@bernsteincrisismanagement.com

Jonathan is the author of two books:1). MANAGER’S GUIDE TO CRISIS MANAGEMENT – Briefcase Books Series, Published by McGraw-Hill (2011, Paperback)Considered by many to be the definitive source in the field, this book covers every aspect of crisis management and its associated policies and practices—from definition to training to response—and focuses on specific tactics that can help individuals and organizations recognize, neutralize, and minimize the damage of any crisis in an orderly fashion. Topics include:● Planning for and training staff in crisis management● Anticipating and preventing crises before they occur● Managing the company’s online reputation● Addressing crises that affect multicultural stakeholders● Creating effective crisis-related messaging● Knowing when to bring in a specialist2). KEEPING THE WOLVES AT BAY – MEDIA TRAINING – CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2007, Paperback)For anyone or any organization that may have to deal with the media—live, by phone, or online—whether they want to or not. Herein you will receive the best of Jonathan’s extensive experience in crisis management and media training expertise, written in a style that is both entertaining and informative. The reader’s journey proceeds as follows:● Inside the Minds of Journalists● Getting Ready to be Interviewed● Media Tactics – Dancing the Dance● Media Logistics ● Media Training the Untrainable While the author's focus is on the crisis-related applications of media training, he notes that his clients have found the teachings to have improved their ability to communicate with many different types of audiences (e.g., town hall meetings, public hearings, investor events).This book provides the tools and confidence to go head-to-head with—and possibly, even defang—rabid reporters, bloodthirsty bloggers, and social networking buffoons who are out to besmirch your good name. (Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound)

Created and headed up Crisis Communications Group, believed to be the first such group at any of the "top 20" PR agencies.

Supervised and participated on account teams in broad range of public relations assignments, with increasing emphasis on crisis management during the course of my employment there.