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Amazon case study: Should rank-and-file employees be speaking on behalf of brands?

Communications Conversations

According to Amazon’s Corporate Governance page , “In performing their job duties, Amazon.com employees should always act lawfully, ethically, and in the best interests of Amazon.com.” But, the question remains: Should employees be empowered to speak on behalf of a brand during a firestorm?

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A communicator’s guide to mitigating the risk of greenwashing

PR Conversations

The “green” consumers and investors are so mindful and supportive of environmental related issues, that they will switch brands, even at a higher cost. The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture.

Ethics 40
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A communicator’s guide to mitigating the risk of greenwashing

PR Conversations

The “green” consumers and investors are so mindful and supportive of environmental related issues, that they will switch brands, even at a higher cost. The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture.

Ethics 40
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A communicator’s guide to mitigating the risk of greenwashing

PR Conversations

The “green” consumers and investors are so mindful and supportive of environmental related issues, that they will switch brands, even at a higher cost. The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture.

Ethics 40
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A critical review of Excellence Theory in an era of digital communication

Stephen Waddington

The first phase of study that led to the Excellence Theory consisted of quantitative, survey-based research of more than 300 organisations in Canada, UK and US, including a cross section of corporations, non-profit organisations and government agencies. Other challenges include ethics, power, propaganda and Western bias.