crisis communications

Feb 22, 2024

Woes for Woolies: Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci announces retirement following disastrous media appearance

Australian supermarket Woolworths found itself in the midst of a reputational blitz this week, as CEO Brad Banducci walked out of a major Australian interview when pressed on unfair pricing tactics, then announced his retirement days after.

Oct 7, 2021

Even now, fewer than half of companies are well-prepared to handle crises: Edelman study

The research examines how executives are grappling with new risks facing their companies and how unprepared they feel to handle them.

Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19: Why South Korea's graceful crisis comms should be a lesson for all

Agency leaders in Korea on factors that led South Korea’s government comms strategy to be revered around the world.

May 9, 2018

Tone-deaf communications worsen Japanese government scandals

An apparent failure to understand crisis management threatens the future of the Abe administration.

Feb 2, 2012

Fleishman-Hillard appoints Brian West to regional and global roles

SINGAPORE – Fleishman-Hillard has appointed Brian West to the newly created role of managing director and partner of reputation management for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore.

Jan 6, 2011

Can communications professionals drive major business decisions?

Crisis prevention gives public relations pros an opportunity to shape business direction, says Cedric Vanhaver, account director at Fleishman-Hillard based in Hong Kong.