Why organisations come to us for crisis and issues management

Leaders come to Purple when the moment is moving fast, scrutiny is intensifying, and every decision carries weight. Whether facing a live incident, an emerging issue or a complex organisational challenge, clients need calm judgement, clear communication and senior support they can rely on. We help organisations manage crises with clarity and confidence, protecting people, reputation and relationships while supporting leaders through high-risk situations.

How we support

We work alongside CEOs, boards, legal teams, operational leaders and internal advisors to steady the moment, clarify the message and build a structured response. Our support includes crisis communication strategy, immersive scenario planning, rapid message development, media handling, stakeholder and regulator communication, internal messaging, incident communication frameworks and long-term reputation recovery.

We have an immediate engagement option to connect clients with crisis directors instantly, and can provide rolling support with night and weekend availability. Our senior advisors can embed on site or work remotely as a seamless extension of your legal and internal advisory team.

What makes Purple different

  • Highly experienced crisis directors with newsroom and government experience.
  • Ability to work directly with CEOs and boards under pressure.
  • Clear, concise message development in high-risk environments.
  • Integration across media, government, stakeholders and community.
  • Calm, steady judgement in fast-moving or sensitive situations.
  • Experience across multiple sectors with complex, high-stakes environments.

Examples of our work

Crisis support for high-risk live and developing situations, from hostage matters to workplace death and injury.

Management of sensitive and highly personal challenges affecting senior leaders, requiring confidential external counsel.

Support for businesses in flux, including pending insolvency matters, voluntary administration and redundancy programs.

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Why Purple

We help you…

Be more
strategic

We see the whole board and spot patterns others miss, challenging thinking and providing considered counsel to change the game.

Bring smarter
thinking
to
the table

We work alongside your team, using hard-won expertise and cross-disciplinary skills to reveal insights and create clarity.

Move
the dial

Our results are immediate and enduring. We shape ideas, land messages and drive action, maximising your investment and our impact.

In high-pressure moments we’re there for clients when they need calm, capable support. When everything feels urgent, we help carry the load and map a clear way forward.

When disruption strikes, we help communicate with calm and clarity - bringing the right messages to employees, government and the public, moving quickly to steady confidence while longer-term support takes shape.

Caroline Thomson

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In moments that are sensitive or fast-moving, we help clients respond with care and confidence. We steady the situation, protect trust and keep things from escalating.

We help clients deal with emerging issues by rolling our sleeves up early, listening to what’s required and supporting with knowledge and empathy. By staying calm, thinking ahead and providing practical support from the start, we can help shape a better outcome.

Peter Klinger

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We get the greatest satisfaction from supporting clients through genuinely difficult moments. That’s where the right expertise and judgement can make a real difference, helping clients feel supported and able to keep moving forward.

Glenn Langridge

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We thrive in fast-moving situations where clients need calm, responsive support. When things shift, we adapt quickly, draw on the right team and work behind the scenes to keep the experience seamless.

Glenn Langridge

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In high-pressure moments we’re there for clients when they need calm, capable support. When everything feels urgent, we help carry the load and map a clear way forward.

When disruption strikes, we help communicate with calm and clarity - bringing the right messages to employees, government and the public, moving quickly to steady confidence while longer-term support takes shape.

Caroline Thomson

See our full case study

In moments that are sensitive or fast-moving, we help clients respond with care and confidence. We steady the situation, protect trust and keep things from escalating.

We help clients deal with emerging issues by rolling our sleeves up early, listening to what’s required and supporting with knowledge and empathy. By staying calm, thinking ahead and providing practical support from the start, we can help shape a better outcome.

Peter Klinger

See our full case study

We get the greatest satisfaction from supporting clients through genuinely difficult moments. That’s where the right expertise and judgement can make a real difference, helping clients feel supported and able to keep moving forward.

Glenn Langridge

See our full case study

We thrive in fast-moving situations where clients need calm, responsive support. When things shift, we adapt quickly, draw on the right team and work behind the scenes to keep the experience seamless.

Glenn Langridge

See our full case study

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