Often, it appears that the media has a double standard when it comes to what is deemed newsworthy. When the person involved is a celebrity, athlete, or some other polarizing figure, what would normally not even be a blip on the radar suddenly becomes the target of a media blitz. In an article for our latest Crisis Manager newsletter, Rene A. Henry discusses this issue, as well as what happens after the media gets hold of a story:
When it happens, those closest to and responsible for the image of a public figure are either not prepared or are in denial that there ever will be a crisis. An arrest for a DUI, for example, will be a media headline, but the incident would go unreported it if involved a typical next-door neighbor, and most certainly if a reporter, or publisher of the newspaper or magazine is involved.
Who are what you are plays a vital role in your vulnerability to reputation damage. If the damage in these cases goes unchecked long enough, which can be anywhere from mere hours to days, the damage can be irreparable.
The BCM Blogging Team
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