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How the APR Changed My Future

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I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics. Working for a national telecommunications firm in Atlanta, I lost a seismic bump up the corporate ladder. A setback at work. My APR journey began when I didn’t receive a promotion.

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Want More Fans? See 3 Brands’ Secrets

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When rumors spread about the fast-food restaurant, McDonald’s followed social listening best practices to develop its response and prevent a social media crisis from fully developing. Some industries, like telecommunications, are unlikely to be associated with heart-warming, exciting feelings.

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Why it’s important to prepare for a PR crisis

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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. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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Three lessons brands can learn from the Hockey Canada Scandal

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Top brands like Canadian Tire, Nike, Imperial Oil, Sobey’s national grocery chain, TELUS telecommunications company, Skip the Dishes food delivery app, Chevrolet Canada, Pepsi, Scotia Bank, and most significantly, the iconic Canadian coffee brand started by a hockey player, Tim Hortons, did not hesitate to drop the organization.

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Why it’s important to prepare for a PR crisis

Prohibition

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. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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4 Important Years in Copyright Law History

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In addition to the five main titles, the DMCA deals with everything from how you can share content on social media to what to do before issuing a takedown notification. Example: For those in the automobile, gaming or telecommunication industries, take note. Learn how copyright laws can protect your brand’s reputation.

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Top nine PR crises so far for 2019

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Some of these came to light by members of the public calling brands out on social media for their slip-ups and others were campaigns by PR and marketing teams that simply did not turn out as planned. H&M released a poorly thought-out ad of one of their products which ignited a press and social media sandstorm.

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