Reputation

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Musk’s Purchase of Twitter Stirs PR Concerns

April 25th, 2022 by

You can be sure the Twitter PR department has its hands full today as well into the far future with Elon Musk at the helm.

Cam Newton put his foot in his mouth with sexist comments during a recent podcast.

Newton, Shildt Gaffes Highlight What’s Needed Before an Apology

April 13th, 2022 by

Some free speech offenders, like pro football’s Cam Newton, may need to do some soul searching before they issue an apology.

Is Burger King’s Trouble Really a Whopper?

April 11th, 2022 by

The legal case against Burger King’s Whopper raises an interesting question for PR. When is a little truth stretching permissible?

When Well-Managed Controversy is a Plus: The Rise of Lil Nas X

April 7th, 2022 by

The use of controversy to bolster public image is nothing new, but is all publicity good publicity?

Elon Musk on SNL set, dressed in all black.

Twitter Properly Announces Controversial Musk Board Appointment

April 5th, 2022 by

It’s reasonable to say the public implications of Twitter’s appointment of Musk could become complicated, to say the least.

PR Offers Will Smith and Chris Rock a Path Forward

March 30th, 2022 by

It’s not easy to apologize, especially after a heated exchange. Fortunately, there’s a way forward for Will Smith and Chris Rock. PR can help.

Repairing Will Smith’s Reputation Step by Step

March 29th, 2022 by

The fallout from Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars offers numerous PR takeaways. Here’s how one PR pro advises Smith’s team to proceed.

NFL football

The Browns Take a PR and Reputation Gamble on Deshaun Watson

March 21st, 2022 by

The Cleveland Browns are risking the team’s PR and reputation as it acquires star player Deshaun Watson. Will the gamble pay off?

Ukraine’s a ‘Game Changer,’ Companies Must Take Political Stands

March 17th, 2022 by

Not long ago companies could steer clear of politics. That option’s gone, courtesy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador Francisco Santos says.

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Hey, Business Leaders, Let’s Tackle Bad PR Behavior Together

March 7th, 2022 by

PR trade associations can’t penalize outliers like 5WPR’s Ronn Torossian, who cheated for profit. Business must join PR in eliminating unethical players.