Crisis Communication A visual history of BP’s use of public relations after the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Nick Lovegrove
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Crisis Communication A visual history of BP’s use of public relations after the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Nick Lovegrove
Crisis Communication In April 2010, a BP-operated well caused an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig that killed 11 people and saw 4.9m barrels of oil leak into the Gulf of Mexico. Initially BP downplayed the incident; its CEO Tony Hayward calling the amount of oil and dispersant “relatively tiny” in comparison with the “very big ocean”. Over the coming months, Hayward notoriously continued to make a number of PR ‘gaffes’ ranging from announcing that “nobody wanted this to end as much as i do” to being spotted sailing on his yacht. In July 2010, Hayward quit his job. Viewed by many as a deliberate scapegoat for the accident, he stayed in his role until the worst of the disaster was over. This book documents BP’s PR response to the incident, documenting every press release from BP’s Press Centre that is tagged with the term ‘Gulf of Mexico response’ the start of April 2010 to August 2012. Each page represents one week and all images are placed at the date at which they were made publicly available. As an accompaniment, black and white images show the reality of events, rather the over-saturated, colour-coded ‘official’ images. The book also acts as reflection on the breadth of the modern PR industry. Even though the bulk of this activity comes under the banner of ‘crisis communications’ every ‘stakeholder’ is targeted – from investors to politicians, from BP’s consumers to potential tourists across the US.
The main public-facing tools have been the extensive use of TV commercials and sponsorship. A huge variety of TV adverts ranging from a ‘non-apology apology’ by Hayward (estimated to have cost $50 million* alone) to the promotion of the BP sponsored ‘Team USA’ in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. To date, the accident is thought to have cost BP $38bn. Over two years later, despite this colossal PR campaign, its shares are worth 35% less than they were at the start of April 2010.
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"We are determined to do everything in our power to contain this oil spill and resolve the situation as rapi safely and effectively as possible," said Group Chief Executive Tony Hayward. "We have assembled and ar now deploying world-class facilities, resources and expertise, and can call on m if needed. There should be n doubt ofTransocean our resolve to limit BP confirms that thethe escape of oil and protec Ltd issued following marine and coastal statementthe today environments from its effec Release date: 21 April 2010 22 April 2010 BPFireInitiates Response Gulf "Transocean Ltd. Reports on Semisubmersible Drilling Rigto Deepwater Horizon" of Mexico Oil Spill BP confirms that Transocean Ltd issued the following statement today:
“Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today reported a fire onboard its semisubmersible drilling rig Deepwater Horizon. The incident occurred April 20, 2010 at approximately 10:00 p.m. central time in the United States Gulf of Mexico. The rig was located approximately 41 miles offshore Louisiana on Mississippi Canyon block 252.”
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“Transocean's Emergency and Family Response Teams are working with the U.S. Coast Guard and lease operator BP Exploration & Production, Inc. to care for all rig personnel and search for missing rig personnel. A substantial majority of the 126 member crew is safe but some crew members remain unaccounted for at this time. Injured personnel are receiving medical treatment as necessary. The names and hometowns of injured persons are being withheld until family members can be notified.”
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BP is today announcing grants to each of the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana to help their Governors promote tourism around the shores of the Gulf of Mexico over the coming months. "The Gulf Coast is our home too" said Tony Hayward, BP’s Group Chief Executive.
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25 May 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - 25 May
25 May 2010 BP Briefs US Government on Initial Perspectives of Deepwater Horizon Investigation 27 May 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - 27 May
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10 June 2010 BP Announces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Florida
10 June 2010 BP Announces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Alabama
10 June 2010 BP Announces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Mississippi
10 June 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - 10 June
16 June 2010 BP Confirms Scheduled White House Meeting 14 June 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - 14 June 16 June 2010 Additional Oil and Gas Containment System Begins Operation
15 June 2010 Temporary Shut-Down on the Discoverer Enterprise
15 June 2010 Three Gulf Research Institutions to Receive First Round of $500 Million Funding
18 June 2010 BP Emphasizes that Disa ment With Other Parties W Not Diminish Its Promise Clean Up the Spill and Pa Legitimate Claims
15 June 2010 Discoverer Enterprise Restarts Containment Operations
16 June 2010 BP Establishes $20 Billion Claims Fund for Deepwater Horizon Spill and Outlines Dividend Decisions
15 June 2010 BP Announces Accelerated Payments of Commercial Large Loss Claims
19 June 201 BP Claim Pay $100 Million
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16 July 2010 BP Claims Payments Top $200 Million
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05 August 2010 BP Completes Cementing Procedure on MC252 Well
03 August 2010 BP Takes Action to Fast-Track Claims for Gulf Coast Businesses
06 August 2010 BP names Mike Utsler its representative to Unified A Command in New Orleans Suttles returning to COO r Houston
05 August 2010 BP Claim Payments Exceed $300 Million 03 August 2010 Static Kill Procedure Commences on MC252 Well 04 August 2010 MC252 Well Reaches Static Condition; Well Monitoring Underway
05 August 2010 BP Authorized to Begin Cementing Procedure on MC252 Well
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13 August 2010 BP Completes MC252 Wel Pressure Test, Results Be Reviewed
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17 August 2010 BP Readies for Transfer to Gulf Coast Claims Facility as Claim Payouts Top $368 Million
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28 August 20 Ongoing Bea "Sand Shark" ing device de response
23 August 2010 BP Reports Nearly $400 Million in Claims Payments as Program Transitions to GCCF 25 August 2010 BP Deploying Advanced Unmanned Water Quality Monitoring Vehicles in Gulf of Mexico
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03 September 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
01 September 2010 Specialized foam takes on new role in Gulf cleanup
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07 September 2010 BP Provides $10 Million To Support Study of Health Issues Relating To Gulf Oil Spill
08 September 2010 BP Releases Report on Causes of Gulf of Mexico Tragedy
10 September 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
17 September 2010 Update on Gulf of Mexico MC252 Operations
13 September 2010 Excavators used to clean shoreline in Gulf Shores (162.62 KB)
13 September 2010 BP Re-Starts Relief Well Drilling Operations
19 September 2010 Statement by BP America on Completion of MC252 Relief Well
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24 September 2010 Shoreline monitoring team find improving conditions
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29 September 2010 BP and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announce Implementation of BP’s $500 Million Independent Research Initiative
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12 October 2010 "Sand Sharks" showing positive results
November 2010
08 November 2010 Volunteers work to restore Elmer's Island
December 2010
21 December 2010 GM recycling boom from spill into auto parts
January 2011
Emeril's Three New Orleans Restaurants Serve Up Even More Gulf Fresh Seafood As This Weekend's Daily Specials Highlight Gulf's Bounty NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Orleans restaurateur Chef Emeril Lagasse and his New Orleans area restaurants are proudly participating in the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash sponsored by BP - a two-week celebration of Gulf Coast seafood and tourism tied to New Orleans hosting the Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship. Lagasse, an avid Gulf fisherman, has been cooking up several Gulf seafood inspired tailgating recipes with players and sports enthusiasts this week and will continue to in the coming pre-game action around the BCS National Championship on Monday, Jan. 9. From Saffron-Chili Dusted Jumbo Shrimp to Truffled Gulf Shrimp "Louis" and Etouffee of Daily Market Gulf Fish, Gulf seafood remains a top selling dish at Lagasse's restaurants. On Thursday, Jan. 5 his three New Orleans restaurants: Emeril's, NOLA & Emeril's Delmonico – began kicking up their daily specials to celebrate the Gulf's abundant seafood offerings. The specials will run through Sunday, Jan. 15 and feature Gulf white shrimp, Louisiana oysters, swordfish, mahi mahi and lemon fish, blue crabs and fresh local crabmeat. Last month alone Lagasse's three New Orleans restaurants served 2,600 pounds of barbecue shrimp made with fresh Louisiana shrimp, and over 1,000 pounds of drum. "I'm proud to be a part of this effort to continue to raise awareness about New Orleans and the entire Gulf Coast as we host two major college football games, not to mention a New Orleans Saints playoff game," said Chef Emeril Lagasse. "When you choose Gulf Coast seafood you're supporting the traditions, lifestyles and rich food culture that we all know and love. Gulf seafood has always been a cornerstone of my restaurants' menus and a big part of my recreational life. It's a great time to celebrate this beautiful region." In addition to the 140,000 people with tickets to the games, it is estimated that another 150,000 fans will come to New Orleans to cheer on their teams, while millions more will watch the games on television. The Bash includes Gulf Coast seafood at official Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship galas and pregame parties; promotional announcements during the games; vacation giveaways to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; seafood samplings for fans and media in New Orleans, and more. Follow along with Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash presented by BP activities and updates on Twitter with #gonegulfing and at www.gulfcst2012.com. For all things Emeril, including recipes, news, restaurant info and more, please visit emerils.com. About Emeril Lagasse: Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of 12 award-winning restaurants including three in New Orleans (Emeril's, NOLA and Emeril's Delmonico); four in Las Vegas (Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, Table 10 and Lagasse's Stadium); two in Orlando (Emeril's Orlando and Emeril's Tchoup Chop); and three in Bethlehem, Pa. (Emeril's Chop House, Burgers And More by Emeril and Emeril's Italian Table). His newest restaurant, e2 emeril's eatery, will open in Charlotte, NC early this year. He is a national TV personality who has hosted more than 2,000 shows on the Food Network. He is also the food correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America in addition to his popular TV food shows Emeril Live and The Originals with Emeril, both airing on Cooking Channel. In September, he launched his latest program, Emeril's Table, on Hallmark Channel. In November, Emeril joined "Top Chef Texas" – season nine of Bravo's hit food series Top Chef, as the show's newest chef and restaurateur at judges table. A best-selling author, Emeril's creative approach to Creole cuisine is best summarized as "new" New Orleans cooking, also the title of his first cookbook. Fifteen more cookbooks have followed, including his most recent book Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders. In 2002, Emeril established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support children's art and educational programs that inspire and mentor young people. To date, the Foundation has given over $5 million to children's causes. Lagasse's restaurant company, Emeril's Homebase, is located in New Orleans and houses culinary operations, a test kitchen for recipe development and a boutique storefront for his signature products. SOURCE: BP
26 January 2011 Hundreds of volunteers convene in Mobile Bay to restore the Gulf
February 2011
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07 February 2011 Scientist studying marsh recovery in Barataria Bay
09 February 2011 Beach clean-up shifting to maintenance and monitoring
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14 February 2011 Deep cleaning to begin on Ft. Morgan
17 February 2011 Natural habitats at wildlife refuge getting gentler version of beach cleanup
21 February 2011 Pile removal continues along coast
01 March 2011 Oil spill clean-up work in transition phase
March 2011
02 March 2011 Cleanup stops on barrier islands
10 March 2011 Small oil cleanup crews may return to islands as nesting sites are determined
18 March 2011 BP prepares to open new office in Biloxi as clean-up continues
14 March 2011 Deep cleaning continues in Pensacola Beach
16 March 2011 Good Day Alabama wraps up two-day beach shows
25 March 2011 Tests show both beaches and seafood are safe
25 March 2011 Area mayors pleased with beach clean-up efforts
24 March 2011 New research reveals the water is safe
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21 April 2011 BP Commits to Early Restoration Projects Along Gulf Coast
25 April 2011 GRI Research Board Announces Request for Proposals for BP's $500 Million Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative
May 2011
12 May 2011 Escambia County officials pleased with tar mat plan
25 May 2011 BP's Utsler reaffirms company's commitment to Gulf Coast
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Dear employee, As one of the world’s leading companies, BP and its
When volunteering, some employees give a few hours per
employees have the ability to be good neighbors and
year to a certain cause, while others volunteer multiple
to benefit the communities where BP operates. Community
weekends throughout the year to several causes. The mos
engagement and volunteering is a strong element that
important factor is to give back — no matter if it’s a little or
characterizes BP employees across the globe. In Houston,
a lot of your time — and to come together to support grea
employees are particularly well positioned to become
causes. To get plugged in, review the guide, and look for a
ambassadors of the brand and to display their strong
local project/opportunity that may spark your/your team’s
leadership skills, while also fostering great opportunities
passion. All projects have internal leaders that will be more
for team building. But it all begins with you!
than happy to guide you and help you get connected.
Through employee engagement we can invest in the
To learn more about each project, or to sign up as a volunte
community beyond what we could ever do solely with
visit www.bpneighbors.com.
corporate dollars. For BP, investing in the community means engaging in projects designed to enhance a community’s overall quality of life. BP External Affairs regularly reviews a broad variety of volunteer opportunities. This is a volunteer guide of reputable ongoing causes which have inspired passion and commitment among many BP employees in Houston. BP further leverages this passion and commitment via the BP
to volunteer:
Pick a project of your choice (are there any opportu to invite your colleagues or working team? Could this be a good opportunity to foster team building? Could this be a good opportunity for you to learn project management skills, volunteer management, leadership skills?) Sign up at www.bpneighbors.com
Foundation, which matches employees’ gifts, time and effort (https://access.bpglobal.com/bpMatch). And, through the Fabric of America Fund (www.easymatch.com/BPFabric), which allows each employee $300/year to support the non-profit(s) of his/her choice.
If you want to create your own project, make sure you connect with External Affairs before you do, we will be able to guide you. Go have fun and build relationships in the community!
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BUFFALO BAYOU TRASH BASH Spring is great for cleaning, and the annual Buffalo Bayou Trash Bash in Spring attracts BP volunteers to the task of picking up trash and debris along Buffalo Bayou. Read more... 3 – 4 hours
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Contact: ChallengeCommunications@bp.com Website: www.trashbash.org
HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM
The Houston Hispanic Forum holds its annual Education Day” in January / February. BP emp volunteer to staff the BP booth to talk with stu parents and/or participate in panel discussions BP and careers at BP. Read more... 3 – 6 hours
HOUSTON FOOD BANK DRIVE BP employees volunteer throughout the year, often as a team building exercise, to box food for the Houston Food Bank (HFB). Also, in the week before Thanksgiving, BP hosts its own food drive to benefit HFB. During the drive, volunteers greet employees at Westlake entrances and collect food donated by employees. Read more... 3 – 5 hours
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In its new relationship with Texas Children’s H volunteers plan and manage several volunteer least one per quarter, such as toy/book drives ice cream to patients. Read more... 3– 5 hours
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ENGINEERING DAY Engineering Day is held annually and hosted by the Challengers and other BP engineers in an effort to inform, educate and mentor students interested in all areas of engineering — from robotics to oil exploration. Read more...
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REBUILDING TOGET HOUSTON
BP employees can voluntee painters, etc. during Rebuild Houston’s (RTH) home refur the elderly and underprivileg projects, which occur in Apr typically involve exterior refu doors, painting, siding, build ramps, etc.). Some 150 – 20 participate each Spring and for RTH, with whom BP has than 25 years. Read more
CINCO RANCH ROBOTICS Each spring, BP engineers collaborate with the CRyptonite Robotics team from Cinco Ranch High School in Katy to design and build robots for competition against other high school teams from the US and elsewhere. BP volunteers generally serve as mentors and advisors for the team. Read more...
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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO Each February and March, BP plans and hosts a series of rodeo-related events in conjunction with its sponsorship of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR). The events, such as Random Acts of Kindness and BP’s own BBQ Cook-off at Westlake, need volunteers to help plan, manage and operate the events which engage employees and/or raise funds for HLSR scholarships. Read more...
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
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Throughout the public school year (September through May), Junior Achievement welcomes professionals who serve as volunteer mentors teaching students about the free enterprise system and basic economic concepts in order to inspire and better equip the students for opportunities in tomorrow’s workforce. 8 – 30 hours
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07 July 2011 Maintenance and monitoring continues along Coastal Alabama
11 July 2011 Clean up efforts making progress on Mississippi mainland beaches
18 July 2011 Oil spill cleanup turns up trove of Indian relics
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23 September 2011 BP teams cleaning up Alabama beaches
BP has been working with the people of the Gulf Coast for over a year to speed the recovery from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. So we, like many of you, are concerned about the misinterpretation of an Auburn University study of tarballs washing up on a number of beaches. Some have said the study suggests that residual oil represents an elevated risk to human health. Others say that the study indicates weathered oil is not degrading. Neither of these claims is accurate. 27 September 2011 BP expresses concerns about misinterpretation of Auburn University report on tar balls
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27 October 2011 BP crews continue cleanup on MS barrier islands
November 2011
Members of BP Team USA like Inspirational archer Matt Stutzman have spent years preparing for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. "Like" this post to show your support for Matt and his teammates. 15 November 2011 Week of good weather needed to complete Mississippi's barrier island cleanup
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"Spirit of the Gulf" to entertain Team USA with seafood, music during London 2012 Olympic Games As Team USA prepares to make the journey to the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Gulf Coast’s finest are gearing up for a trip across the pond to deliver the ultimate good luck charm – Gulf Coast tastes and tunes. For four days during the 2012 Olympic Games, the ‘Spirit of the Gulf’ will introduce Team USA to a showcase of the Gulf Coast presented by BP. As part of the company’s ongoing partnership with the United States Olympic Committee, BP will host the “Spirit of the Gulf,” a series of events for Team USA during the London 2012 Olympic Games. More than 1,000 people each day will be encouraged to visit the Gulf Coast, sample the world’s freshest and best-tasting seafood and experience the Gulf’s unique culture and distinctive attractions. BP believes the London 2012 Olympic Games are the ultimate demonstration of human sporting endeavor, bringing together extraordinary athletes from around the world. BP believes that the Team USA athletes and the U.S. Olympic Movement embody the values that the company wishes to exemplify. BP also believes that success comes from working as one team – the athletes are supported by the energy of a number of people who help them to achieve their best. “BP’s support for the U.S. Olympic Movement in London demonstrates our commitment to operating in and contributing to the economic vitality of thousands of local communities across the globe,” said Crystal Ashby, BP’s executive vice president of Government and Public Affairs. “BP is proud to use the power of the London 2012 Olympic Games as another way to promote the Gulf Coast, draw new visitors to the region and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the community.” Eight of the best chefs from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are preparing the freshest seafood the Gulf has to offer for U.S. Olympians, their families and visitors to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Each chef will dish up some of their hometown favorites. The chefs include Chef John Folse (Louisiana), Chef Michael Sichel (Louisiana), Chef Chris Poplin (Mississippi), Chef Calvin Coleman (Mississippi), Chef Chris Sherrill (Alabama), Chef Alec Naman (Alabama), Chef Justin Timineri (Florida) and Chef Paul Stellato (Florida). With a taste of the Gulf’s seafood and a sampling of the sounds of the region, performed by three Gulf Coast bands, BP is bringing Gulf Coast hospitality to Team USA during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The ‘Spirit of the Gulf’ will use the best the Gulf Coast has to offer to cheer Team USA on to victory at the London 2012 Olympic Games. For more information about BP’s commitment to fueling Team USA and the London 2012 Olympic Games, visit http://www.teamusa.org/.