Category Archives: Reputation Wrap-Up

You Can’t Do That on TV (but you can do it online)! The Strength of Banned Super Bowl Ads.

We’re starting to see sneak previews of Super Bowl ads (get ready for some cute animals!), but more interestingly we’re hearing about banned ads. FOX has banned ads for Ashley Madison, a website that helps married people cheat on their … Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon State: The Biggest Hole Arizona Didn’t Dig Themselves

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is in a tough spot. Arguably one that she put herself in. On Tuesday, Governor Brewer spoke at the Tucson Convention Center where instead of the normal politics and policy, she asked her constituents to offer … Continue reading

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Wind Energy in 2011: land-based, offshore, or no more

Land-based wind power development is a heavily debated topic, especially in Maine. As 2010 comes to a close, how will the reputation of wind energy change in 2011? The pro-wind Mainers, who once held 88 percent support according to a … Continue reading

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Reputation Wrap-Up

Worst and Best Toys of 2010 The end of the calendar year always marks a review of the first 11 months, and with the holidays upon us, product reviews of toys top the list. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has … Continue reading

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Like Santa, Google Sees Us When We’re Sleeping and Knows When We’re Awake

I always thought that I just had to worry about Santa Claus watching my every move. No longer true. Now we have the federal government, Google and even WikiLeaks to monitor our every move, thought, and sentiment. Hell, Google even … Continue reading

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Hybrids, Microfinance and Rain Main – Oh My

Beginning of Hanukah?  Check.   Global awareness for one of the world’s deadliest diseases (#worldaidsday)?  Check. Our government’s national secrets on worldwide display, ensuing embarrassment and scandal? Check, check and check.   In other news: “Limited service campaign” for Prius models: As … Continue reading

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Weekly Wrap-Up

It’s time for another edition of the  Weekly Wrap-up.  I’m feeling in a bit of a wacky mood today, so I’ve chosen to focus on the slightly more irreverant/different/less-covered news of the week.  Enjoy! NewsBeast Talk about opposites attracting: the … Continue reading

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Reputation Wrap-Up: Jobs Gained and Lost, Booze Abandoned, Unsafe Landings

Big things happened this week – primarily, the midterm elections came and went, and the results are (mostly) in. But that isn’t what we’re going to focus on in this week’s wrap-up. Let’s look at everything else going on this … Continue reading

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Morrissey & Company Launches Rep Rap

This week, Morrissey & Company launched a new video blog (vlog) series to focus on contemporary issues of reputation and communications. REP RAP posted its first monthly episode on YouTube today, featuring an interview and conversation with nationally-recognized social media … Continue reading

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All Plus, No Fuss – Can Pert Plus redeem its “Ghost Brand” Reputation with New Packaging and Marketing Efforts?

When was the last time you walked down a CVS aisle and said, “Wow, I really need to replenish my Pert Plus?” If you’re anything like me, you can’t remember the last time because it has never happened. A product-junkie, … Continue reading

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