Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Unlike traditional platforms that operate on centralized servers controlled by a single company, BlueSky is built on an open protocol called the AT Protocol (Authenticated Transfer Protocol). BlueSky’s emphasis on privacy can enhance your brand’s reputation among increasingly privacy-conscious consumers.

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5W PR

APRIL 3, 2025

When organizations face public scrutiny, their response makes the difference between maintaining stakeholder confidence and suffering permanent reputation damage. Companies like Patagonia demonstrate how embedded ethics create resilience. This “reputation capital” provides a buffer during difficult times.

Ethics 78

Ethics Leadership Crisis Training 78

5W PR

MARCH 5, 2025

Data breaches, privacy scandals, and security incidents can strike AdTech companies without warning, threatening both customer trust and market value. Leading AdTech companies maintain detailed response protocols, establish clear chains of command, and regularly test their crisis procedures. million compared to slower responses.

Privacy 78

Privacy Crisis Crisis Communications Crisis Management 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The picture is one of a company doing its damnedest to work all contacts, tap all allies, and thwart all critics to salvage its reputation. Miller claims that a company’s goal should be to “have positive content pushed out about your company and negative content that’s being pushed out about your competitor.”

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Facebook Ethics Public Affairs Privacy 224

Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

. “With Onclusive, we have been able to show progress in gaining share of voice relative to our competitors, identify new media outlets and reporters, and develop a better understanding of what works and what is less effective” ~G2 Crowd reviews, two time Onclusive Client, mid market Financial Services Company (51-1000 employees).

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Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Another recent example – the 2014 hack of the email system at Sony Pictures Entertainment – was a grim lesson to companies all over the world. But in the real world, such admissions may make the hacked party vulnerable to litigation or further reputation harm. The organization’s response becomes even more important.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2018

Privacy regulations. The GDPR privacy rule officially blazed into our lives in May. And it won’t be the last data protection or privacy regulation we’ll see. In July, the state of California passed its own data privacy regulations called CCPA , and other states are sure to follow. Big tech’s reputation challenges.

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Trends Privacy Data Reputation 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

But when should the CEO of a major company serve as its public spokesperson? Forty-four percent of 210 CEOs surveyed said their most important communication goal for 2019 was to sell the company’s products and services, and 60% said they were unlikely to speak out about any social issue. Here are some of the most common. .

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Trade Shows Airlines Leadership Corporate 271

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In fact, a new survey by InsideCounsel Magazine, commissioned by iThreat Cyber Group, revealed that: “Two out of three legal counsels representing a cross section of Fortune 1,000 companies acknowledge they are not “very well prepared” to prevent a significant, material attack on their product, brand or intellectual property.”

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Crisis Strategy Reputation Privacy 208

David PR Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

It might seem like a contradiction that an executive and celebrity with a huge public persona would be blazing trails for online privacy, but billionaire Mark Cuban is doing just that. After Huffington Post published my blog, I reached out to Cuban and asked if he would answer some additional questions about Cyber Dust and online privacy.

Privacy 80

Privacy Groups Reputation Social Media 80

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality. News creates a market presence.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

But they usually fall short as a company grows and sees a need for a more coordinated PR effort. When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. The company has secured funding that will enable a leap forward.

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Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Investing in your professional online reputation is an important Crisis Ready strategy—and ReputationDefender has launched a service to help make this process easy for you. Most online reputation management companies focus solely on helping their clients fix their online reputations.

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Brand Branding Reputation Crisis 234

Presspage

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To keep your company from falling into this PR trap, this blog post will teach you everything you need to know before you can get started with your crisis communication strategy. Crisis communication refers to the communication that companies put out during critical incidents. Let’s start with what crisis communication is.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Employee 78

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

Data Privacy and Protection With increasing regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA, proper data handling has become central to ethical cybersecurity practices. According to HubSpot, companies that blog receive 97% more links to their websites. Strong crisis management protects brand reputation.

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Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2018

There’s no doubt that the recent revelations surrounding Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have brought the notion of personal privacy under even greater scrutiny. Do the same privacy rules apply? For many companies, this notion of privacy may not just be a personal matter but also a business one. Assess the risks.

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Privacy Newspapers Data Reputation 63

PRSay

JULY 23, 2024

As more communications professionals are being tasked with helping draft policies for their companies and organizations, here are some points to consider. The company has banned its employees from using generative AI tools. But AI tools carry risk, so organizations need to provide guardrails to ensure they are used appropriately.

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Policies Ethics Privacy Training 178

Beyond PR

MARCH 20, 2018

As consumers become warier of digital ads that infringe on their privacy, brands must think of ways to relate to their customers without appearing to intrude on them. Is there an opportunity for brands to get ahead by establishing themselves as privacy-conscious, at a time when targeted — even invasive — ads are the norm?

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Privacy Brand Branding Instagram 69

PRSay

JUNE 23, 2021

companies faced 65,000 attacks during 2020, in which their computer systems and data were held hostage by cybercriminals. Identify and engage a team with the skills and experience needed to simultaneously defend your company’s systems, reputation, customer relationships, and legal and financial interests. Watch your language.

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Crisis Insurance Insurance Exercises 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

A job in the corporate communications group of a major company, a position at a nonprofit, or a PR post in a marketing or ad agency are the most common. The more you know about the business of PR or the specific company or sector you’re targeting, the greater the chance of a work situation suited to your goals and talents.

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How To Nonprofit Interviews Privacy 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Here’s a look at those who came out on top, and others who took a reputation beating last year. After “Today” show star Matt Lauer was abruptly fired following allegations of sexual misconduct, it seemed that NBC would take a terrible blow to its reputation. The Winners. Tired of hearing about Uber?

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Airlines Reputation Journalism Crisis 180

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Will its reputation suffer real harm as a result, or will it rise to the occasion and grow up? voters, I was initially skeptical about any real impact on Facebook’s reputation or its business. As it has grown in size and influence, Facebook stubbornly maintained that it’s a technology company, not a media business.

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Facebook Reputation Mobile Privacy 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The hearing offered a golden opportunity for members of Congress to grill Pichai on a host of issues — data privacy, use of location data in advertising, hate speech on YouTube, or its controversial experiments with a government-censored Chinese search engine, among others. You couldn’t help but feel bad for him.

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Google Government Privacy Crisis Management 170

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

Because it turns out that only 30% of consumers trust companies. And companies that are able to gain the trust of their customers outsell their competitors by up to “400% in terms of total market value” and customers are 88% more likely to buy again if they trust the brand. That’s not a great percentage.

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Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

In recent years the tech sector has faced a reputation problem, from its lack of diversity to data privacy issues. Problems vary with the individual company, of course. Then there are regulatory issues that demand the communication of a company position as well as internal adaptation to new rules. The need for speed.

Privacy 149

Privacy Technology B2B Course 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

For CEOs of technology companies, arrogance is out and humility is in. “Boring is the new black,” proclaims New York Times tech columnist Farhad Manjoo in a piece about the latest trend for technology company chiefs. The trend has implications for traditional tech company PR campaigns that focus on the top guy.

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Technology Leadership Privacy Trends 165

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Over the years I’ve had the privilege of engaging with a number of major tech bosses to get their views on reputation, but one insight that came through strongly in my conversations was that “when it comes to reputation, a fish rots from the head.”. But managing a company or brand’s reputation is rarely simple.

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Leadership Reputation Chemicals Privacy 71

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Today, RepUs published its TEN REPUTATION RISKS AND IMPACT FOR 2025. Corporate reputational risks are rapidly evolving, and as of now, the top ones include a mix of longstanding challenges and emerging concerns driven by digital transformation, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting societal expectations heading into 2025.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2018

There’s no doubt that the recent revelations surrounding Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have brought the notion of personal privacy under even greater scrutiny. Do the same privacy rules apply? For many companies, this notion of privacy may not just be a personal matter but also a business one. Assess the risks.

Privacy 48

Privacy Newspapers Data Reputation 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

But the truth is, it’s a myth to think that you can prevent most events that could wreck a company’s reputation. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened when the news broke that credit-reporting giant Equifax suffered a breach that could compromise the privacy of some 143 million consumers. How did it escalate?

Crisis 149

Crisis Crisis Management Reputation Financial 149

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In the coming weeks, RepUs and DHM Research will nationally unveil the results of the first of its kind survey that links the impact cyber attacks have on corporations’ reputation. Your credit card company. Imagine a company that you like, have been a loyal customer, and would recommend to a friend.

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Survey Reputation Corporate Banking 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 12, 2018

By shaping and serving up a unique perspective, expertise, or insight, a young company can gain a competitive advantage over larger and more established companies. If you’re a company founder, you have expertise that others don’t. A scandal like a privacy breach? Are there rumors of a merger in your category?

Leadership 149

Leadership B2B Tools Conference 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

The tone of the language, the medium of the message, and its timing contribute to public perception of a company’s management of the situation. Facebook’s response to the recent data privacy controversy was immediate – so immediate that it happened the day before the scandal broke. Five crisis PR first responses.

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

If you’ve been charged with developing the PR approach and plan for your company, get ready; you’re taking the first step toward a substantive achievement. Is there a need to build or improve reputation? It’s helpful to use the company’s marketing calendar as a guiding star when crafting the PR plan. Supporting a product launch?

Writing 136

Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 6, 2018

The online communications revolution has unleashed a Pandora’s box of disturbing problems that threaten privacy, democracy — even the concept of objective truth. It also includes the development of educational programs for young journalists and programs to assist the growth of reputable news outlets. The startups.

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Government YouTube Wikipedia Google 149

ReimaginePR

APRIL 25, 2015

59 leaders of some of the most innovative tech companies in Canada today signed this lette r asking Prime Minister Harper to rethink Bill C-51. By granting the Communications Security Establishment a mandate to conduct domestic spying, the legislation will damage Canada’s reputation as a trustworthy international partner.

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Government Privacy Internal International 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2018

In recent years the tech sector has faced a reputation problem, from its lack of diversity to data privacy issues. Problems vary with the individual company, of course. Then there are regulatory issues that demand the communication of a company position as well as internal adaptation to new rules. The need for speed.

Privacy 120

Privacy Technology B2B Course 120