The Proactive Report

JANUARY 5, 2015

In his article for Forbes, Jonathan Salem Baskin points out that most crisis do not erupt overnight: C ontrary to the notion that reputations can be ruined in an instant, most crises are months or years in the making. And he says that you probably already know why your brand might be the subject of the reputation crisis in the future.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2015

For a mere eighty-eight additional dollars, the airline was kind enough to reassign us in a row together. The airlines are counting on it, indeed, I’d contend airlines, including Delta, prey on such emotions to separate a few more dollars from the consumer wallet. Other Airlines Prey on Parent Emotions Too.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 10, 2021

Building a framework for reputation management: Christopher Rivera @ Samsung. Christopher Rivera, Director of Reputation & Risk, Samsung Electronics America. Chris Rivera has led as the Director of Reputation & Risk at Samsung Electronics America for more than three years. The reputation and risk landscape| Jump to text.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 10, 2017

As of midday Monday, the airline had issued the following statement. According to other passengers on the flight, the airline said it needed four seats to fly its own employees to Louisville. But airlines typically negotiate for volunteers before the flight is boarded, not after they’re seated on the plane.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Armchair PR experts get lots of mileage from critiquing crisis management by major brands and businesses this time of year. But in the spirit of fair play, here are some examples of reputation management that succeeded in 2017. But in the spirit of fair play, here are some examples of reputation management that succeeded in 2017.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In a recent episode of That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast , hosts Karen Swim and Michelle Kane discuss the nightmare that was Southwest Airlines’ system failure over the holidays. In the case of Southwest Airlines, more than 16,000 flights were canceled over the recent holiday season, in part due to severe winter weather.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 15, 2014

Although some may say this is good publicity, I can bet that senior management over at the airline is in entire disagreement – as are TONS of their customers. Why is it so often that we find airlines at the heart of published gaffes and thoughtless (with major repercussions) posts to social media? Vet, test and train.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 28, 2018

Yes, 2017 feels like a lifetime ago, given our breakneck news cycle, but there were plenty of public relations lessons over the year for big brands and business categories. Here’s a look at those who came out on top, and others who took a reputation beating last year. United Airlines. The Winners.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

Think of the brands you deal with daily. People are more likely to trust and connect with a brand or organization that is genuine and transparent in its communication. When brands and individuals communicate openly, honestly, and transparently, they build a foundation of trust that withstands challenges and crises.

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Presspage

MAY 29, 2017

The violent removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight triggered an outraged public to post heated comments all over the media. Hundreds of earlier incidents with involuntary deplaning resulted in conflicts between airlines and passengers. At United Airlines, this was all clearly absent.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Here are some of the reputation “winners” born amid the chaos of the storms. Airlines are typically victims of a weather disaster, or occasionally, villains who are forced to make things worse by canceling flights. And like any disaster, the hurricanes created heroes, from first responders to small businesses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2017

But while competitors may be sharpening their knives for Uber while the brand is down, there are some concrete steps a company can take to mitigate a crisis, rehabilitate its image and even emerge from the ashes stronger than ever. JetBlue also continues to rank highest in customer satisfaction in its airline segment.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 22, 2018

Many social media crises, such as brands saying something inappropriate, stem from failures of integrity. United Airlines failed a test of results and skills when it broke Dave Carroll’s guitar in luggage handling, then failed a lack of courage in its response. Failure of transparency , of not revealing pertinent information.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

We admire brands that leverage good opportunities into great ones. The ultimate feel-good story: a baby was born mid-flight on Spirit Airlines. Best of all was the airline’s quick PR thinking as it announced that young Christoph Lezcano will fly free every year on his birthday for life. Now, that’s the Spirit. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

The best way to understand a company’s reputation — and its values — is to look at its response to customer reviews and complaints. A business can spend millions on brand reputation and community service. But a reputation can unravel quickly when a public-facing employee mistreats a customer.

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David PR Group

APRIL 8, 2019

First, Southwest Air lines , typically a reputational darling, got dinged for its handling of passenger complaints following the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. In each case, the company wasn’t the source of the original problem, but how they responded caused damage to their reputations. . Be quick . Do what you say .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 13, 2017

” It seems unlikely that any business would try to rebrand in two days (and the rumors have been floating for at least that long), but no brand image expert could blame Weinstein senior management for wanting to distance the company from the name. A rebranding can be part of a smart strategy for moving past a reputation crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Being the steward of a company’s image and reputation comes with the job. But most chief executives aren’t rockstars, and they don’t necessarily embrace a role as brand spokesperson. If the company’s reputation is in jeopardy, its CEO becomes the chief emergency officer by default. Here are some of the most common. .

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

Making communications between your organization and its stakeholders more personal and memorable is so important – for marketing, brand awareness and crisis preparedness. There are two reasons that made “United Breaks Guitars” a crisis for United Airlines, rather than an issue: Remember!

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We recently connected with Matt Purvis, the brains behind Purvis Management , a branding agency that focuses on delivering tangible action to brand theories and ideas. Matt shared how he helps credit unions do more than polish their logo, but change their entire culture to reflect the desired brand image. If so, what is it?

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David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter caught considerable heat recently for her online tantrum about Delta Airlines. They scolded her.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 19, 2016

The conversation is public, so onlookers can see that someone’s home and someone cares, which helps a brand’s reputation. According to a study by Lithium Technologies, 72 percent of customers who complain on Twitter expect the brand to respond within one hour. Be human, not robotic. Respond immediately.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Major airports experience increased passenger volumes, and airlines may offer more flights and vacation packages to cater to the demand. In response, hotels and airlines are implementing eco-friendly practices and promoting sustainable tourism initiatives.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“We don’t want brands talking at us as if we are dollar signs,” warns Kevan Lee, director of marketing for the social media publishing company Buffer. Our agency has seen that voice styles for branded social media accounts generally fall into two categories, which we refer to as “informational” and “conversational.”. Let’s continue!

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. Here are five ways that your company and brand should prepare for a PR crisis. Create a written crisis plan.

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Shift Communications

JULY 10, 2017

When they want information to solve a particular problem, they’ll search for it via colleagues, online search, or reputable sources. Public relations programs are built around thought leadership, on positioning brands as leaders in their industry. Public Relations Channels to the C-Suite. What do they do, what media do they read?

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Barokas

AUGUST 22, 2019

It’s also the foundation for customer service, which in turn shapes the company’s brand and communications strategies. When your company’s culture, customer service and communications strategy are all aligned – it can help your business maintain a healthy reputation and even lead to brand loyalty.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines is known for its friendly and fun-loving flight attendants. Southwest Airlines employees celebrate passenger’s 104th birthday. This policy encourages customers to try products without fear of commitment and builds trust with the brand. 4 Ormont Blumberg, P. 2021, August 11).

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. Oppe begins with branding and helps students craft their personal narrative.

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Beyond PR

APRIL 5, 2016

While these are the thoughts that come to mind when planning a much-needed trip, brands must deal with similar concerns when planning their next step. If your PR and marketing strategy is going to deliver results, you have to answer questions like: Who is talking about our brand? What trends are impacting our industry? Take action.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 23, 2019

When a company’s purpose – and the corresponding behaviour – line up, customers will give the brand 47% ‘share of wallet’ (i.e. their spending on that category) than a non-aligned brand, which only receives 23% of ‘walletshare’. You’ll lose the halo effect of a good reputation. Furthermore, there’s the problem of definition.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. After doing a phenomenal job of cleanup and caring for passengers, Carnival let its brand ambassadors to do the talking, as many passengers posted positively about the excellent responsiveness of the ship’s staff.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Amidst the hurricane of PR catastrophes this past year – from H & M’s racist “Biggest Monkey in the Jungle” debacle, Papa John’s CEO attacking the NFL and Uber’s parade of scandals to United Airlines’ nose-breaking, tooth-shattering attack on a passenger, the Oscar “Best Picture is.Oops!” Facebook page ) and.

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Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. She was then told by the brand that despite winning the competition, she couldn’t receive the care package or the outfit due to not being able to attend the virtual party. It was also picked up by the media.

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Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. She was then told by the brand that despite winning the competition, she couldn’t receive the care package or the outfit due to not being able to attend the virtual party. It was also picked up by the media.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

United Airlines. Brand misjudgments. Indeed, many of the core ideas of how to neutralize an issue, mitigate a crisis and protect a reputation remain intact. This post is brought to you by RockDove , a proud sponsor of PRSA. Wells Fargo. Viral videos. Cyber thefts. Sexual misconduct. Corporate malfeasance. Extreme weather.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In August, United Airlines announced that all of its 67,000 employees must receive COVID-19 vaccines or risk losing their jobs. The airline, the first U.S. The airline, the first U.S. We know some of you will disagree with this decision to require the vaccine for all United employees,” the airline told its staff by email.

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