If your company exists, someone has an opinion about it. This free guide from Firefly’s reputation shapers provides our expertise on reputation management and looks at real-world examples of companies that have gotten it right and wrong. Download it here.
The comms industry stands divided on ‘cancel culture’. Many are dismissing it, despite the fact it has had a direct impact on some of the world’s biggest brands. This article explains why the comms industry must get serious about this phenomenon – read here.
Firefly Group CEO Claire Walker looks at the benefits of facing up to difficult views and opinions, examining different ways to get honest and open feedback for your company, and how best to adapt as a result. Read more here.
Airbnb pivoted during the pandemic to focus more on brand-building and reputation. This piece explains how the hospitality giant evolved and assesses what we as communications staff can learn from this. Read more here.
After Goldman Sachs’ junior bankers spoke out publicly about burnout, this piece explains the role of internal communications in enabling tech companies to help disgruntled employees and reduce the risks of similar public complaints. Read more here.
What are the major challenges when doing PR and comms in multiple countries? And what are the solutions? This free guide answers those questions, providing a clear view of what businesses need to do for great cross-EMEA comms. Download it here.
Cuts are being made across all businesses and all departments, and unfortunately marketing isn’t exempt. But there are ways of protecting your budget, or at least getting a less aggressive cut. Find out how here.
As the UK enters and learns to become used to the ‘new normal’, this piece explores the skills and competencies that today’s PR professionals need to shape reputations. It reveals the five key elements for a comms and marketing B-R-A-I-N in 2021. Read more here.
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