The University of Alabama returned a $21 million gift to the donor, who claims the move is retaliation for his pro-choice advocacy. The exchange is a cautionary tale of a lag in messaging.
In today’s media climate, consumer trust is the most valuable commodity your organization can possess. Here are four mistakes that damage public confidence.
Olympic runner Alysia Montaño, writing in The New York Times, said the sports gear company penalizes athletes who get pregnant. Nike counters that it has updated prior practices.
There is a benefit to acting quickly, but severing the relationship isn’t always the best option. Consider these insights from a study examining 230 crises.
The airline encouraged employees to buy video games instead of paying union dues. That message elicited widespread backlash; AFL-CIO’s social media response also overstepped.
These takeaways from a chief communications officer can help you respond to a negative situation in a way that quickly boosts your brand and can get you through the storm.
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The company insists its electric cars are 10 times less likely to catch fire than other automobiles, but it might have trouble convincing customers. CEO Elon Musk’s antics might not be helping.
Platform execs told investors it has set aside $3 billion in preparation for a record FTC penalty. Critics say it’s a slap on the wrist, and users and shareholders are shrugging.
The genealogy service issued a mea culpa following outrage over an ad that many said ‘romanticized’ slavery. Here are several takeaways to ensure you don’t face a similar crisis.
While still trying to tamp down the crisis around the global grounding of its 737 Max, it faces new allegations of lax standards on another product line—and the stifling of whistleblowers.
Its iconic bell towers and central rose window still stand, and even as the world mourns the devastation, philanthropists pledge millions to resurrect the landmark Paris cathedral.
The organization’s SVP of communications says that online platforms have become ‘the best vehicle for PR.’ Consider these insights for protecting your organization’s reputation through a range of networks.
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‘I could not keep myself in a position where I was becoming a distraction,’ said the bank’s chief and president Tim Sloan. A new leader will be hired from outside the company.
