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    Reputations. Risks. Rewards.

Some people still say, 'there's no such thing as bad PR'. We're not sure Prince Andrew or the monarchy would agree with that, but do brands that get caught up in a storm always suffer reputational damage? Swipe down to find out.

   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  It's a match?  
 
  Senior Account Manager, Aisling, shares her thoughts on Netflix's latest must-watch documentary about a 'Tinder Swindler' and how brands can sometimes profit from associations out of their control.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ruth recommends
 
  "Dopesick is a galvanizing eight-part drama series based on the true story of how Purdue Pharma's greed helped to unleash the opioid crisis through false advertising and doctors who were bullied and blindsided by sales reps into prescribing the "non-addictive" pain medication OxyContin. The series explores the devastation of addiction and the determination it took to bring the case against Purdue to court. A difficult but brilliant watch!"

Ruth Connaughton, Account Executive
 
 
 
 
 
 
  'Dopesick' on Disney+  
 
 
 
   
 
 
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Risking their reputation
 
 
  Risking their reputation
 
 
  From #susanalbumparty (that got your attention) to #FreeCuthbert, learn about 5 brands that turned PR disasters into PR wins. 
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  #RiskyBusiness  
 
 
 
 
Crisis averted
 
 
  Crisis averted
 
 
  Planning is critical to weathering a PR storm. Here are 6 expert tips to help brands (and people) work through a reputation crisis in 2022. 
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  #PrepareToFail  
 
 
 
 
The language of gender
 
 
  The language of gender
 
 
  Modifying language to reflect a spectrum of gender identities stirs fierce debate. This very graphic article from Reuters can help everyone understand the issue a bit better. 
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  #SheHeThey  
 
 
 
 
Shit-hot design
 
 
  Shit-hot design
 
 
  To raise awareness of gut health issues, three artists give the universal stool scale a light-hearted refresh. 
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  #PooTaboos  
 
 
 
 
   
 
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