Tag Archives: reputation repair
Myspace comeback: pigs are now flying
With a new music player Myspace may be on cusp of redeeming its tattered reputation. Um, say what? Well, having a legal song inventory that’s said to be the biggest in the world at some 42 million songs, Myspace certainly … Continue reading
Why RIM’s declining reputation will help save it
RIM is viewed as the underdog now. Nobody expects it to beat Apple and Google Android. But this is hogwash; they truly do have a chance to zoom right back up to the top of the sales heap. Indeed, underdog … Continue reading
What should Justin Bieber do about his growing bad reputation?
All things considered, especially amid the invasive pressures that superstardom brings, Justin Bieber is probably a pretty decent kid. At least he’s not stealing necklaces and crashing cars while drunk or high. Nevertheless, the question is growing of how Justin … Continue reading
Inspiring examples of companies and individuals who’ve overcome reputational setbacks
For companies, employees or private individuals, suddenly having one’s reputations attacked, rightly or wrongly, can be daunting. But there are a few things to keep in mind that can put such attacks in proper perspective, ease one’s initial discomfort considerably … Continue reading
Can one’s reputation recover from public racist remarks like John Galliano’s?
Below is how someone like John Galliano might recover their reputation after having their nasty bigoted comments splashed all over the Internet. Make excuses: For instance, “I was merely trying to offend very rude people, who had provoked me, in … Continue reading
Our advice to Charlie Sheen on how to improve his reputation
First, go to jail. He must be seen as paying a real price for his most recent bad behavior. Second, offer to give all the money he makes in the next season of his show to charity – maybe spread … Continue reading
List of defamation & media lawyers in Canada
Some people whose reputations have been so badly maligned may be able to seek legal recourse. Below is a list of Canadian lawyers who may be able to help (lists for other countries to follow later). Of course, even if you … Continue reading
ORM tip of the week: The bare truth about managing super bad online reputations
If you were to run out into a busy street and remove all your clothing, you’d get attention fast. But it could wreck your reputation, especially online where it would likely soon go viral as people would get out their … Continue reading
Could your online reputation be what’s preventing you from finding a new job?
So, you’re looking for a job. You’ve written and rewritten your resume till it seems quite great. You’re diligently sending it off to companies for jobs you’re sure you appear qualified to do. The problem is, you’re getting very little … Continue reading
Crowd sourcing ORM
It’s considerably easier and more effective to get by with a little help from your friends, as the Beatles put it, and this seems almost syllogistic online. To wit, where the potential number of ‘friends’ is almost limitless, one could … Continue reading →