Category Archives: Social Media

Three Examples of Bad PR–Q4, 2012

In the final hours of 2012 (Pacific time), I present three examples of bad PR from the fourth quarter of the year. BBC–The British Broadcasting Corporation, one of the world’s most respected media organizations, suffered massive public relations damage with … Continue reading

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V for Victory and Viral

July 19 marks the anniversary of World War II’s “V for Victory” campaign. A New York Times article of the day describes it as a “nerve war” against the Nazis in occupied Europe. Launched by the BBC, championed by Winston Churchill, and executed by countless … Continue reading

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Now Serving: Corn Sugar and Pink Slime

What’s in a name? Ask food companies contending with perception issues centering on names ascribed to their controversial products. The manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup are going to court to preserve the right to use their rebranding, “corn sugar.” … Continue reading

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