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Dior PR Leader Mathilde Favier Dies in Car Crash at 57
fashion7 days ago

Dior PR Leader Mathilde Favier Dies in Car Crash at 57

Dior announced the accidental death of Mathilde Favier, its longtime international PR director, in a car crash that also claimed her partner, Nicolas Altmayer. Dior chief Bernard Arnault and Delphine Arnault paid tribute to her warmth, talent and loyalty, noting she helped shape the house’s public image and VIP relations with stars like Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence and Jisoo. A Paris-born tastemaker, Favier rose from Chanel internships to Prada and then Dior, where she spent about 15 years, published a coffee-table book, and built a wide network; she leaves two children, Héloïse and Carlo.

via wwd.com|
#dior#fashion#fashion-industry
Baldoni’s Blake Lively video sparks mixed PR verdicts after feud
entertainment1 month ago

Baldoni’s Blake Lively video sparks mixed PR verdicts after feud

Justin Baldoni’s first public comments in nearly two years address his mutually destructive feud with Blake Lively, releasing a video intended to sway public opinion; public relations experts gave mixed reviews, with some finding the message heartfelt and others calling it Creepy, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding their dispute.

via NBC News|
#blake-lively#entertainment#justin-baldoni
Marilyn Monroe Turns Nude-Photo Scandal Into PR Win
entertainment2 months ago

Marilyn Monroe Turns Nude-Photo Scandal Into PR Win

A historian explains that Marilyn Monroe used savvy media tactics to control a 1952 nude-photo scandal by collaborating with journalist Aline Mosby to publish that she was the “Girl on the Calendar,” describing the photos as old and taken when she was broke—an honesty that humanized her and boosted her public image, followed by ongoing publicity efforts to counter detractors.

via NDTV|
#1952-scandal#aline-mosby#entertainment
Big Arch vs. Whopper: fast-food leadership becomes viral PR moment
business5 months ago

Big Arch vs. Whopper: fast-food leadership becomes viral PR moment

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video of himself sampling the new Big Arch burger that went viral, prompting online jokes about his bite. In response, Burger King shared a video of its president Tom Curtis eating a Whopper, saying the post wasn’t a reaction but part of ongoing promo for the Whopper. The moment drew engagement from rivals including Wendy’s, highlighting how leadership-level content is being used to spotlight new menu items in a competitive buzz cycle.

via NBC News|
#burger-king#business#fast-food
Real-Estate Brothers Accused in Sex-Trafficking Case Wage Publicity War Against Accusers
crime7 months ago

Real-Estate Brothers Accused in Sex-Trafficking Case Wage Publicity War Against Accusers

Three Alexander brothers (Oren, Tal, Alon) are jailed on sex-trafficking conspiracy charges and have mounted a well-funded publicity drive to discredit their accusers, enlisting high-profile PR figures and even operating a covert website to push a conspiracy against the women who allege abuse. The defense contends the encounters were consensual, framing the case as revenge, while the campaign—part of a broader post‑MeToo dialogue—demonstrates how publicity efforts can influence public perception and courtroom narratives.

via The New York Times|
#accusers#crime#legal-cases
CEO's Social Media Ambitions: Trendy or Tacky?
business8 months ago

CEO's Social Media Ambitions: Trendy or Tacky?

Many CEOs are actively using social media to boost their personal and company brands, but this trend can backfire, leading to perceived cringey behavior, legal risks, and public backlash, as exemplified by cases like the 'Crying CEO' and controversial posts by other executives. While social media offers benefits like increased visibility and direct consumer engagement, it also carries significant risks that require careful management.

via CNBC|
#brand-building#business#ceo-social-media