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Reputation


Tools, Updates to Monitor against Disinformation, Copyright Infringement
June 21st, 2023 by PRNEWSPRNEWS rounded up a few brand safety-related tools that have come out in recent weeks to help communicators monitor against copyright infringement, disinformation and more.

How to Avoid Profiling a PR Meltdown
June 14th, 2023 by T.J. WinickWhile CNN’s Chris Licht may have been flattered by the offer of a profile, it was up to his comms team to point out the drawbacks. To ensure your leadership profile doesn’t go sideways and achieves the desired result, consider our contributor’s best practices.

What the Axios Harris Poll 100 Can Teach Brands About Reputation
June 6th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanThere’s a lot for aspiring organizations to learn from the businesses in this list about maintaining a good reputation with the public.

Why It’s Sometimes Best to Use Silence Before and During a Crisis
May 12th, 2023 by Dustin SigginsLike anything else, silence is the right solution under the right circumstances. Our contributor discusses recent events and shares when it’s the right time to remain quiet.

Why Entering Awards is a Worthwhile PR Investment
May 9th, 2023 by Joe TyeAccording to our contributor, award entries remain a strong tactic for building reputation and awareness of your business.

How Corporate Communications Can Keep Up with Disinformation Attacks
May 3rd, 2023 by Bill HurleyTo stay ahead, corporate communications teams must develop strategies to understand the virality and toxicity on both mainstream and alternative platforms.

For Bud Light and Regina Canada, Does the End Justify the Means?
May 3rd, 2023 by Katie PaineMany have suggested that Bud Light and Regina Canada didn’t do enough research for their recent campaigns. Contributor Katie Paine argues that the brand crises would not have been prevented by better research, as the target audiences were not driving the backlash in either instance.

PR Roundup: Biden’s Re-Election, Carlson and Lemon Out, PRC Releases Ethics Guidelines for AI
April 27th, 2023 by PRNEWSThis week we look at the responses from Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson following their respective firings and what it means for their reputations as well as the reputations of their former networks. Plus, Joe Biden announces his re-election campaign and the PR Council issues new guidelines around the ethical use of generative AI.

Data Roundup: ESG Comms, Brand Trust, AI Concerns
April 27th, 2023 by Erika BradburyThis month’s data roundup takes a look at ESG communications, brand trust and the impact of AI on writers as well as consumers.