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The Risks of Brand Stances on Political Issues

PRSay

As recent controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target have demonstrated, gone are the days when a company could get by with issuing a belated, carefully neutral statement in response to a political issue. As consumers look for companies that share their values, brands should decide proactively how and when to speak up.

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Three lessons brands can learn from the Hockey Canada Scandal

NewsWhip

Canadian brands know this. If you want to appeal to Canadians, connecting your brand to the game has always been a safe bet. . For context, Tim Hortons’ brand DNA is hockey so their departure made headline news. Tools like NewsWhip’s real-time and predictive alerts can keep you informed when a story about your brand breaks.

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How To Build A Purpose-Driven Brand

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In the years since “purpose-driven” brands have become hot among marketing and PR people, one thing has become clear – having a well communicated purpose is good for business. As Joanna Seddon of Presciant brand consultancy puts it, “Purpose-drive brands are more successful (than others) in every way.”

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Corporate Activism Brings Benefits and Pitfalls, Report Finds

PRSay

Activists, employees and customers are demanding that companies take public stands on issues those parties consider important. But they may disagree with the stances companies end up taking. For organizations, speaking out on controversial topics invites the risk of alienating people and damaging brand reputations.

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3 PR Takes On YouTube’s Brand Safety Scandal

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

YouTube was hit with a major brand safety crisis this week after a blogger revealed that a community of predators have been using the platform to view content in inappropriate ways that exploit children. From a PR perspective, there are a few takeaways from the controversy that are important. Rinse and repeat.

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

Should brands take a stand? So, what’s a brand (and their top execs) to do? Should they play it safe or take a stand? Fence-sitters might alienate those who want to know the brand’s political and social colors. But taking sides can also fail spectacularly, as I pointed out in my post Just Don’t It.

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“Brand stands” drive positive social engagement and purchase intent for brands

Agility PR Solutions

ICYMI, consumers expect brands to take a position on controversial social and cultural issues—but how are they responding to these “brand stands” in measureable ways? The post “Brand stands” drive positive social engagement and purchase intent for brands appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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