crisis

May 10, 2024

Baidu PR head departs company following controversial videos

Baidu's former PR head, Jing Qu, has left the tech giant after a series of short videos which led to intense backlash on social media.

May 9, 2024

Baidu PR head apologises after backlash sparked by controversial videos

In the wake of public outrage and a significant decline in share prices, Baidu refrained from commenting on the matter.

Dec 21, 2022

Weathering an influencer crisis

Five steps your brand can take.

Nov 2, 2022

Corporate crisis: The new PR norm in China

The sphere and influence of PR has grown to become essential in China, where brands are just one crisis away from losing Gen Z, their stakeholders, credibility and reputation, says Hylink's strategy director.

Oct 13, 2022

Chinese beverage company under fire for implying its product can enlarge breasts

The brand has been fined twice before for ‘obstructing social public order or violating good social customs’.

Jul 31, 2022

'Worst ever talent crisis' in media roles is stopping growth, WFA survey reveals

Staff shortages were reported by 77% of respondents in a major survey by WFA and MediaSense.