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With digital trust in a tailspin, consumers turn to social commerce—but brands say they aren’t reliable, and sellers’ reputations will suffer

Agility PR Solutions

Shoppers gonna shop—even though concerns like digital security, breach risks, privacy vulnerability and identity theft make digital commerce a landmine-filled landscape, business is booming, and consumers find social media e-commerce sites to be the most reliable.

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How today’s growing brand imposter risks pose dangers to consumers—and can fatally destroy brand reputations

Agility PR Solutions

The frequency and impact of the growing problem of brand impersonation is putting consumers at increased risk of privacy and personal data issues—and wreaking havoc on the brands affected.

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The price of privacy: Consumers feel cut out of their own data transactions

Agility PR Solutions

With the issue of consumer privacy remaining a key brand and business challenge, new research from consumer data management firm mePrism offers a new picture of an American population aware that its personal data is being sold for profit, but confused about what is being sold and for how much.

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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.

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Data distrust is creating big reputational risks for brands—5 steps PR must take now

Agility PR Solutions

Consumers are increasingly fed up with fears of their personal data being compromised virtually every time they make a purchase—and new research from global comms consultancy Ketchum shows that the brands and businesses that endanger their customers’ privacy are taking real reputation risks with security shortfalls.

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How Privacy Conscious Brands Can Gain an Edge on the Competition

Beyond PR

Brands are latching onto these retargeting tactics because they provide a great opportunity to give users exactly what they’re looking for. This tactic can be convenient for brands, but the Big Brother-esque feelings these ads produce can be unsettling for those targeted. For today’s consumer, quite possibly.

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Big Tech Has A PR Problem. Can It Close The Trust Gap?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A new survey of 31,000 people in 27 countries has documented what most of us in PR know – Big Tech has a reputation problem. For years, the enormous role technology plays in our lives and our reverence for brands like Apple and Amazon shielded the sector from greater taxation and regulation. Redefine data ownership and privacy.