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Ethics in PR Crises: A Leadership Guide to Crisis Prevention

5W PR

Studies show that 63% of consumers will stop buying from brands they don’t trust. 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.

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Shaping Media and Advertising in 2025: Key Shifts on the Horizon 

5W PR

Privacy-First Practices With consumers and regulators increasingly demanding transparency and data protection, privacy has become a priority across the industry. These privacy shifts create opportunities for companies to showcase their commitment to ethical practices and consumer trust.

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Managing Brand Reputation in an Era of Digital Backlash

5W PR

What starts as a single tweet can snowball into a full-blown crisis within hours, putting organizations at risk of significant reputational damage. PR professionals now operate in an environment where public opinion shifts rapidly, and social movements can mobilize massive audiences against brands perceived to have crossed ethical lines.

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RepUs: Top 10 Reputation Threats and Impact in 2025

Reputation Us

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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My first encounter with an AI hallucination

PR in High Definition

With the rise of AI tools, many of us are exploring how these innovations can support our daily tasks, particularly the more time-consuming ones. Rather than asking for a broad overview, you might ask, “What reputable sources discuss trends in X?” and then follow up with questions about specific data points.

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Blowing Your Own Horn Falls Flat. When it Comes to Reputation, Third-Party Validations Bring True Harmony.

Reputation Us

Consumers and peers may view such self-promotion as mere bragging rather than genuine competence or quality. Ultimately, what you say about your products or services doesn’t matter — establishing credibility through neutral third-parties is essential for building a solid reputation. The Big Players Consumer Reports and J.D.

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4 Reputation Threats Organizations Should Monitor in 2020

PRSay

For organizations of all sizes, the ability to identify, understand and manage an increasingly complex array of reputational threats will be integral to success in the years ahead. With that reality in mind, here are four emerging reputation risks to consider: Targeted online attacks. Controversial statements.