Reputation management expert Simon Wadsworth, explains the latest Igniyte research on reputational risk to UK businesses and how you can protect your company now and in future.
Any organization, no matter how well it is run, can face a potential public relations crisis. No one is immune to public or media scrutiny. Some industries are more vulnerable to reputational damage than others – tourism, leisure and the airlines immediately spring to mind. In individual cases celebrities and politicians who build businesses from their reputations can suffer too. But what can, and more importantly should you do, if your company is facing a media or public backlash? How do you protect your reputation?
Google and Facebook have announced measures to combat spread of extremist content online, which will also help brands protect their online reputations. Google has set out four measures to combat the spread of extremist content on YouTube. The move comes under mounting pressure from governments and brands for it to identify, remove and prevent terror propaganda.
In the initial stages of setting up a business, senior executives often spend time determining what type of work culture they want to create. Every person employed in that business contributes to the creation of that culture, and it can influence every aspect.
It’s a well-known fact that quality content matters for your reputation online. When you fill your digital assets (website, social media accounts, blogs and articles), for example, with content your audience wants to engage with, you can boost traffic, improving your ranking and rating online. But what’s best for online reputation management – gated or public content?
Clear and compelling social media profiles are key for your online reputation. According to marketing network affilinet, 33% of consumers are influenced by these platforms every month, showing the rising importance of social media engagement.