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When The CEO Should Be The PR Spokesperson

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For those who said they did plan to speak publicly about issues, the most pressing topics named were data privacy, healthcare, and diversity and inclusion. The CEO acts as Chief Engagement Officer with company employees, particularly during a turnaround, and sometimes his role goes further. To announce a new strategy.

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Analyzing First Responders In Crisis PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Facebook’s response to the recent data privacy controversy was immediate – so immediate that it happened the day before the scandal broke. While the speed was admirable, the content of the message and its tone were less successful, given the complicated nature of the data privacy issues involved. Five crisis PR first responses.

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7 Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn From The CrossFit Instagram Crisis

MaccaPR

One defender of the gym owner protested: "it was never intended to be posted to Facebook or go ‘viral.’" No matter what the intention, recognize that every rude Tweet or callous Facebook post from a misguided employee or manager is now as public as a news release fired out globally. It’s unclear what protocol Washington, D.C.-based

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A Pocket Square Is Not Your Reputation

David PR Group

This includes search results which may be the first to publish negative news stories, hate blogs and social media posts that are building viral strength. Make sure your employees don’t shoot you in the foot. Businesses also need to implement social media policies for all employees.

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30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020

Sword and the Script

11) Privacy regs bring back the basics. The consumer privacy battle will rage on, and marketers will be affected by new data privacy regulations. But I am curious if consumer trust has reached a point where more and more brands will look to intentionally create content that ‘goes viral’ due to its divisive or outrageous nature.

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Can Your Reputation Withstand Increased Surveillance?

David PR Group

He frowned as we upped the count to likely north of 50, when considering the camera-phone-bearing customers and employees. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-technology or a privacy zealot. Beware “Viral Marketing” Lastly, we are in the middle of the “viral marketing” era.

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Google Earns Positive PR On Diversity – Under Duress

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Simmering issues of diversity and gender discrimination in the tech industry were spotlighted this week when an internal memo penned by a Google engineer went viral, causing a public relations earthquake for the company. On Monday CEO Sundar Pichai told employees that the memo had violated company rules.

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