British actor/comedian Russell Brand is the target of a media feeding frenzy of unproven claims of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, the latest example of the unforgiving practice of cancel culture, Red Banyan crisis PR and cancel culture expert Evan Nierman wrote in a recent...
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Faced with pressure from an online mob to issue an apology, what should you do? The truth be told, it is not a guaranteed fix and there are a lot of reasons why. Here are some key questions to consider when you are assessing the pros...
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By Evan Nierman The case of Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey highlights the real dangers of cancel culture and illustrates what can go wrong when salacious sexual accusations are leveled and media coverage amplifies them without having all the facts. Spacey’s experience exemplifies how a rush to judgment can...
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Boycotting or banning a person, brand or organization to silence their views is the driving force behind cancel culture. “Canceling” works because it is fueled by the power of the internet and vicious online attacks can gin up endless support online. The attacks can be...
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By Evan Nierman Target is truly living up to its name. Recently, the retail giant has placed an enormous red target on itself by wading headlong into one of the most divisive culture war issues in America today. The controversy erupted when the retailer began carrying a line...
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By Evan Nierman A troubling affliction for which there is no vaccine is infecting the country and wreaking havoc at corporations across America daring to dabble in politics. It is called boycott fever and it’s costing corporations billions of dollars. With every passing day, it...
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By Evan Nierman Sarah Comrie was trying to pull a rented bike out of a rack in New York when several Black teenagers crowded around her and began arguing that the rental was theirs. Within hours, the White hospital worker’s life devolved into chaos after someone shared a...
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Cancel culture – a targeted effort to boycott or silence an opposing viewpoint – is not something that affects only the rich and famous. Anyone can become the focus of an angry internet mob and suddenly find that their reputation and livelihood are at stake. Knowing...
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Evan Nierman,top cancel culture expert and author of “The Cancel Culture Curse,” is calling out the “cancel vultures” in the case of Sarah Comrie, the New York healthcare worker now known as “Citi Bike Karen.” She recently made headlines after being shown on camera arguing over...
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Red Banyan is delighted to introduce a new website dedicated to the topic of cancel culture and how to avoid becoming a victim. The website, cancelculture.com, defines this troubling practice and offers tips and resources to safeguard yourself, your business and your family from this...
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