An ugly situation and a chance to do better Although FIFA’s reputation has slowly been sliding downhill as a result of years of questionable decisions and shady dealings, the corruption charges leveled against officials at the organization by Swiss and U.S. authorities gave it a big shove off the reputation …
The Long Term Reality of Reputation
Keeping your name in good standing is a constant effort Reputation is the currency by which your business will measure success, meaning you should be doing everything in your power to protect and grow yours on a daily basis. In an infographic you’re sure to find useful, Digital Firefly studios …
Reputation’s Direct Connection to Your Bottom Line
Reputation and finances are inextricably connected A stronger reputation means more customers and clients, along with greatly reduced risk of lasting damage when crises do hit. Although it can be hard to specifically translate reputation to dollar amounts, research like that behind this infographic from Reputation Institute is becoming more …
Reputation and the Financial Sector
Identifying the biggest threat to financial firms’ reputations Reputation is your most valuable asset, and today there are more threats to reputation than ever before. One of the fastest-growing and most impactful issues is information security, and the results of the 2015 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study show why. According …
Austin City Managers Take a Trip Back in Time
A situation that begs the question, “what were they thinking?” Austin, Texas has been making a name for itself as a hip and progressive city in recent years. While you would expect city officials to be celebrating their new majority female City Council, the first in Austin’s history, their reaction …
DoT Forces Takata’s Recall Into the Fast Lane
Dragging your feet is an easy way to make a bad situation worse Air bag manufacturer Takata has been dragging its feet when it comes to a widespread recall despite agreeing that a defect does exist which causes potentially deadly ruptures in its product. Used in cars from a variety …
Sexual Innuendo Bus Ad Backfires
Another easily preventable crisis creates financial loss In a perfect example of the type of crisis that would have been averted had those responsible thought to use the just-launched AvoidTheApology.com, UK-based New Adventure Travel Limited thought it would be brilliant if there were images of half-naked folk holding signs that …
The Price of Losing Your Cool
Flipping out is not an option Composure is everything, and whether you’re a public figure or an ordinary Joe, blowing up in front of anyone with a recording device can quickly make you headline material. The Cincinnati Reds have been having a tough time recently, and manager Bryan Price finally lost …
Crisis Management Risk: .sucks Domains
Don’t let nasty new domains create trouble for your org We often caution clients to snap up URL’s like yournamesucks.com or yournamescam.com in order to protect themselves, but a newly approved domain is taking that issue to a whole new level. Starting in June, .sucks domains will go on sale …
The State of the Media
Staying on top of changes in media is a must Knowing how to work and optimize contact with the media is crucial in any type of public relations. This isn’t like riding a bike, however. You need to constantly be educating yourself on the latest changes if you want to …
Infographic: Top 10 Benefits of Online Reputation Management
Whether you’re doing crisis management or pumping out ads, a solid online reputation is a must If you’re not already putting effort into managing your organization’s online reputation you’re well behind the curve. The Internet, and what people say about you there, is perhaps THE largest single influence in how …
SeaWorld's Hashtag Disaster
Before you launch that “hot” new hashtag, stop and think about what could go wrong What’s it going to take for people to learn that you can’t just slap up a hashtag and assume the outcome will be a positive one? From huge organizations like McDonald’s and British Gas to …
Erroneous College Acceptance Letter Spark Crisis
Flawed process devastates 800 eager students About 800 applicants to Carnegie Mellon’s elite master’s program for computer science had a brief moment of excitement before their hopes were dashed after receiving erroneous acceptance emails from the university. The emails were sent on a Monday, and by mid-day Tuesday Carnegie Mellon’s …
Krispy Kreme’s KKK Crisis
“We didn’t know” is a weak excuse these days Krispy Kreme was left apologizing after a store in Hull, England started promoting “KKK Wednesday”. Meant to stand for “Krispy Kreme Klub”, the promotion was shared on the popular doughnut shop’s UK Facebook page and quickly drew shocked reactions from stakeholders, …
UCLA Using ‘Net for Superbug Outbreak Crisis Comms
Becoming a go-to the source for information is a proven crisis management tactic The deadly “superbug” outbreak at UCLA Medical Center that left seven sick, two dead, and 179 potentially exposed to bacterial infection has made headlines across the country. Several news stories we reviewed referred to statements from Medical …