Sherrilynne Starkie

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Motives behind Lance Armstrong’s confession

Sherrilynne Starkie

None received the expected reputational boost from the exercise. A public poll undertaken by SurveyUSA since the Oprah appearance shows that only 21% of Americans think that Lance can now restore his reputation. Lance Armstrong at the 2005 Tour de France. Photo credit: Wikipedia). But Lance’s confession was significantly different.

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Zuck’s facts about Facebook

Sherrilynne Starkie

And there could be about a million other bad things that come from getting a bad reputation. And, it’s essential to restoring Facebook’s good reputation. People are talking about it online. Customers stop buying. Share prices fall. Regulators come in. Admit your failings,” PR pros (like me) tell our clients. Where’s the Mea Culpa?

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Gartner: fake social media reviews

Sherrilynne Starkie

Gartner analysts said they expect a market of companies specializing in reputation defense versus reputation creation to emerge. As the FTC begins to crack down on this practice of fake reviews/ratings, some social media sites identifying fake and defaming reviews and requesting they be taken down.

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Bankers' reputation in ruins | Sherrilynne Starkie

Sherrilynne Starkie

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Rules for good media relations

Sherrilynne Starkie

Your reputation among media professionals is a valuable asset. As a media relations specialist, you need to serve them well by providing interesting, timely stories that their audiences want to hear. Meet their deadlines. Know their beats. Help them out; even if your assistance doesn’t relate to the company you work for.

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A cannabis guide to help Canadian marketers comply with legislation

Sherrilynne Starkie

“Companies that adhere to regulations and best practices avoid the risk of penalties and strengthen their brand reputation.” ” The new Canadian legislation permits the use of recreational cannabis by adults.

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Why your social media isn’t working

Sherrilynne Starkie

Another company was failing at getting earned media coverage, despite using reputable newswire services to distribute its news releases. It meant no promoted content, a limited use of stories and no analytics. Converting the profile was an easy fix and the company saw immediate gains.