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The Financial Drain of Misinformation

PRSay

According to a 2019 study conducted by University of Baltimore Economics Professor Roberto Cavazos, the spread of false and misleading messages online costs the global economy an estimated $78 billion each year. But for many in the digital marketplace, the production and distribution of misinformation can be a lucrative business.

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Dasgupta Review: financial markets have failed the natural environment

Stephen Waddington

Free market economies driven by financial metrics are damaging the natural environment by failing to place a value on natural assets. The Review was commissioned in 2019 by HM Treasury. “We We are facing a global crisis. The value of nature to society isn’t priced into markets because it hasn’t been assigned a financial value.

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The rise of greenwashing discussion & scrutiny in the media

Onclusive

Particularly with the growth and financial success of green brands becoming more apparent. The consequences of which have been reputationally and financially damaging. Not to mention a crisis minefield for PR and comms teams to manage. That’s right, doubled!

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The rise of greenwashing discussion & scrutiny in the media

Onclusive

Particularly with the growth and financial success of green brands becoming more apparent. The consequences of which have been reputationally and financially damaging. Not to mention a crisis minefield for PR and comms teams to manage. That’s right, doubled!

Analysis 195
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Book review: Reputation Management by Tony Langham

Stephen Waddington

The reputation of an organisation has a direct impact on recruitment, retention, productivity, sales, and financial performance. Reputation Management was published in 2019 long before the COVID-19 crisis but it is nonetheless a timely book. Organisations focused purely on financial performance have been hit hard by the crisis.

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7 Actions to Take in 2019 to Enhance, Protect and Defend Your Valuable Reputation

Reputation Us

*Article published on January 4, 2019 in the Credit Union Times. 2019 will be another pivotal year for credit unions to emerge as credible, trusted financial institutions. 2019 will be another pivotal year for credit unions to emerge as credible, trusted financial institutions. rep·u·ta·tion (n) /?repy??t?SH(?):

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COVID-19 fatigue: Why do I feel so miserable?

Stephen Waddington

Crisis management experts explain the life cycle of the COVID-19 crisis, your current mood, and what you can do about it. Coombs developed Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). He is the author of numerous books on crisis management. Kate Hartley is co-founder or Polpeo, a crisis simulation consultancy.