Cancel culture has become a hot-button topic, but do you really know what the term means? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines one form of the verb cancel as “to withdraw one’s support for (someone, such as a celebrity, or something, such as a company) publicly...
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Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked about innovations around, but if your company plans to use AI to generate content, you’ll need to put some guardrails in place, depending on how it is used. AI-generated technologies are in the news a lot these...
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When a crisis occurs it’s important to get information out fast so the affected stakeholders can take appropriate action. But sharing information online can be tricky if you don’t have a plan in place or a venue in mind. A website blog can be an...
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Silencing someone who expresses an opinion or viewpoint that you don’t share is at the heart of cancel culture. Trying to shut down someone’s brand or voice because you disagree with their views is a troubling dynamic that is especially dangerous because it could happen...
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Believe it or not, cancel culture can happen to you. Fueled by the power of the internet, cancel culture is a frightening phenomenon that occurs when online mobs mobilize to attack an individual or business whose views, actions or brand does not mesh with their own. Cancel...
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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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Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be in the news all the time. Reasoning, learning, planning, and creativity are now possible with the click of a mouse, thanks to the power of AI, Red Banyan Founder and CEO Evan Nierman notes in a FAST Company article...
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Do you know what’s being said about your brand online? Do you check customer reviews and respond to all of them, whether they are positive or negative? Or do you ignore unfavorable comments and simply hope they will go away? Online reputation rehabilitation is key...
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You’re a business owner in need of hiring a PR firm but are not sure how to proceed. Deciding if an agency is the right fit for your unique company is critical. The firm you select needs to understand your core values and vision because you...
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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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