Tag: Reputation

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Minimizing Reputational Damage from Litigation

In crisis management during litigation, close collaboration between legal and communications teams is essential. Communications professionals help anticipate public reactions, mitigate reputational damage and ensure messaging aligns with legal strategy without leading it. ...

September 30, 2024 / Pete Wentz, Ellie Rutland
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Proactive Communications in Crisis Management

A company’s response to a crisis can make or break its reputation, which is why they must fight their natural instincts to hunker down and defend against the cascade of negative conversations. In the hectic initial moments of a crisis, companies often forget that they, too, can demonstrate agency and communicate proactively to take control of the narrative. In some cases, the best defense is a good offense.   ...

July 24, 2024
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Four Crisis Planning Steps Every University Leader Should Take  

University presidents and chancellors should take key steps to protect their institution’s reputation by preparing for the social, political and cultural incidents now widespread on higher education campuses. ...

July 24, 2024 / Brian Keeter
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The SRA's Thematic Review of SLAPPs: Implications for Reputation Managers 

Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, faced a SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) from Yevgeny Prigozhin for linking the Wagner mercenary group to Prigozhin. Reputation managers should align their strategies with the latest regulations and ensure robust processes when working with law firms. The SRA's guidance necessitates clear policies to prevent unethical activities and ensure compliance....

July 18, 2024 / Oli Leroy, Aarti Nayak
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Balancing Act: How to Engage Your Board Effectively During High-Stakes Situations 

When board members are uninformed or unaware of issues during a crisis, it can create gaps in understanding, threaten confidence in the management team, and add stress to the response team and business. Below are some best practices to ensure effective communication, maintain trust and potentially leverage the benefits of the board’s collective brainpower.  ...

July 17, 2024 / Deanna Javadi, Ellie Rutland
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APCO and Recent Acquisition Camarco Add Key Tech Hires

Camarco, the financial and corporate communications consultancy owned by APCO, launched a technology sector team headed up by Senior Director Marc Cohen, supported by Associate Director Gabriel Hedengren. Additionally, artificial intelligence and tech specialist Gordon Mackay joined APCO as a senior director in London....

February 27, 2024
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The Importance of Corporate Reputation in Supporting Company Valuations and Accessing Capital

Reputation plays a pivotal role in shaping the success and growth of businesses, with numerous studies establishing a strong correlation between corporate reputation and financial performance....

July 12, 2023 / Annabel Reed
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Boost Your Reputation by Improving Your Issues Management

Safeguarding your reputation is a business fundamental, because it helps increase revenues, market value and overall financial performance. A stellar reputation also distinguishes you from your peers, builds strong brand trust from the public and loyalty from your customers, and secures your long-term presence in the marketplace. But reputational capital is fragile....

April 19, 2023 / Jim Moorhead, Deanna Javadi
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Family Offices Grow in Asia and Face New Strategic Communications Challenges

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in Asia have increased, giving rise to the family offices as key players in the region's economic scenario....

January 5, 2023 / Pietro Battistella
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Four Steps Before Your First (Or Next!) Cyber Attack

Now is the time for a proactive, strategic approach to protecting your business, non-profit or university from the cyber pandemic that has surged with the increasing popularity of remote work and the growing sophistication and boldness of cyber crooks. Regardless of your level of cyber security, here is a four-point plan for what you can do now to protect and prepare. ...

June 1, 2021 / Brian Keeter