Case Study

Protected Business after Ill-Advised Social Media Post Went Viral

Challenge:

When an employee’s social media post containing controversial political opinions went viral, a small retail business found itself in the crosshairs of angry customers and politically active groups demanding a boycott.

Action:

Red Banyan®’s cancel culture experts quickly assessed the extent of the reputational damage and developed a comprehensive plan to contain the crisis while preserving relationships with vendors and customers under pressure to cut ties with the company.

Impact:

Counseling the business owners through every step of the crisis, Red Banyan® contained the backlash, saved key relationships, and prevented the organization from going bankrupt.

“In one of the most stressful times of my career, Red Banyan® was there to get us through a cancel culture attack. Their professional and understanding team helped us tremendously. Our company brand was at stake, and their strategy and guidance were invaluable.”
– Small Business CEO fighting Cancel Culture Attack