#réputation — Public Fediverse posts

The notion that public relations is a tool reserved exclusively for multinational corporations with expansive budgets and global reach is a myth in the business world.

Read more: https://mediascope.group/public-relations-is-not-only-for-big-brands-but-also-for-small-companies/

#PR #PublicRelations #business #ReputationManagement #reputation #brand #publicity #startup

PsyPost: Deepfake videos degrade political reputations even when viewers realize they are fake. “Artificial intelligence can be used to generate deceptive videos that damage a politician’s reputation, even when viewers suspect the footage is fake. A new study published in Communication Research found that these manipulated clips decrease support for targeted candidates. Standard fact-checking […]

For brands and business leaders, ESG is an opportunity to build organizations that are not only profitable but also purposeful.

Read more: https://mediascope.group/esg-in-modern-business-strategy/

#ESG #impact #society #business #CSR #PR #PublicRelations #reputation #ReputationManagement #startup #sustainability #economy

"Every 'no' is a vote for a future 'yes.'"- Futurist Jim Carroll

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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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In the global freelance economy, the pressure is relentless: take everything that comes through the door. Chase every lead. Never leave money on the table. Never turn down an opportunity.

Hustle.

I get it.

I've lived that reality since 1990.

Here's the thing - the tone for the hustle is set right out of the gate. When you're in year one of running your own thing, every email feels like the difference between making it or not. You say yes to almost anything because the alternative of an empty calendar is terrifying. I've lived that reality for a long time. My early years on my own were a frantic hustle of saying yes to anything that looked like it might pay the bills.

But here is what I've learned in the 36 years since: the pivots that worked weren't built on the things I said yes to; sometimes, they were built on the things I said no to.

Every no is a vote for a future yes.

From 1998 to 2001, I was doing, perhaps, 80 to 100 events per year. 4 keynotes in 4 days in 4 different cities all across North America. Travel, a full schedule, prep time. It was exhilarating, but at the same time, I was raising a young family with my wife, writing even more books about the Internet, participating in book tours, and so much more. And when the dot.com collapse happened in 2001, I was not quite prepared to reinvent - to pivot - at the speed the future demanded. It wasn't until 2004 that I finished writing my book, What I Learned from Frogs in Texas: How to Save Your Skin with Forward Thinking Innovation, that I was able to escape the tech lable nd move into the innovation/futurist branding.

I look back sometimes and realize I lost three years that might have made my pivot to a new future easier. I didn't - because I didn't make time for the necessary pivot, because I was too busy saying yes.

I learned a very powerful lesson.

It's hard to think about, but ultimately, saying YES to everything will eventually get in the way of your success. 
Keep reading the full post in the link: there's more on why saying NO is the best way to get to YES more often.

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Futurist Jim Carroll has come to learn that the potential negativity in saying NO is one of the most powerful ways to get to the positivity of saying YES.

**#No** **#Yes** **#Boundaries** **#Focus** **#Protection** **#Hustle** **#Calendar** **#Burnout** **#Discipline** **#Pivot** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Reputation** **#Time** **#Guard** **#Intelligence** **#Space** **#Reinvention** **#Future** **#Family** **#Health** **#Ruthless** **#Opportunity** **#Careful** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/05/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-29-every-no-is-a-vote-for-a-future-yes/

‘Becoming Elizabeth’ Creator Penning BBC Drama About Celebrity Legal Battle Spiraling Out Of Control
#News #AnyaReiss #Banijay #BBC #BecomingElizabeth #Reputation #TheForge

https://deadline.com/2026/05/bbc-reputation-drama-anya-reiss-celebrity-legal-battle-1236877942/

Tiens, tiens, WWF France tente de prendre ses distances avec la famille Bourbon des Deux-Siciles depuis que Maria Carolina s'affiche avec Bardella. Sa soeur cadette ne cesse de s'afficher comme "ambassadrice" de l'organisation. Cette dernière avait moins de scrupules jusqu'alors d'être représenté par une famille liée au système militaro-industriel italien ou encore à Trump... https://www.lalettre.fr/fr/politique_lobbying/2026/04/28/wwf-france-prend-ses-distances-avec-la-famille-bourbon-des-deux-siciles,110713084-art

#Politique #RN #Greewashing #Environnement #WWF #Bourbon #Reputation #Corruption #Scandale

For executives, board members, and senior leadership teams, the question is not whether to implement DEI programs, but rather how to integrate them deeply and authentically into the fabric of organizational operations to drive tangible value. A rapidly shifting demographic reality, and a workforce that demands purpose alongside profit makes DEI as a critical driver of financial performance, operational resilience, and brand equity.

Robust DEI programs have direct contribution to business value, transformative impact on employee moral and productivity. More than that, DEI initiatives play important role in public relations and stakeholder management while at the same time helping brands to meet ESG standards. https://mediascope.group/dei-is-important-for-modern-business-success/

#DEI #ESG #PR #PublicRelations #marketing #brand #BrandDevelopment #trust #ReputationManagement #reputation #publicity #diversity #inclusion #equity #equality #business #society #impact #CSR #sustainability

Does AI change social status?

AI does not only automate work. It may also make hidden human patterns visible.
Competence. Thinking style. Consistency. Judgment. Communication behavior. Digital traces.
What becomes machine-readable can start shaping reputation.

Are you already seeing this in recruiting, HR, personal branding, or private life?

What changes when hidden patterns become visible?

#AI #DigitalIdentity #Reputation #Recruiting

A quotation from Lincoln

Slavery is doomed, and that within a few years. Even Judge Douglas admits it to be an evil, and an evil can’t stand discussion. In discussing it we have taught a great many thousands of people to hate it who had never given it a thought before. What kills the skunk is the publicity it gives itself. What a skunk wants to do is to keep snug under the barn in daytime, when men are around with shotguns.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American lawyer, politician, US President (1861-65)
Interview (1859-09-17?) with David R. Locke, Columbus, Ohio

More about this quote: wist.info/lincoln-abraham/4124…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #lincoln #abrahamllincoln #abelincoln #attention #deplorable #discussion #enslavement #evil #exposure #publicity #reputation #skunk #slavery #smell #stench #visibility

The most effective public relations strategies are no longer just about crafting compelling narratives; they are about understanding the cultural soil in which those narratives must take root. Cultural sensitivity has evolved from a “soft skill” or a nice-to-have addition to a strategic imperative. It is the difference between a message that resonates and a message that repels.

This is why cultural sensitivity is critical for modern PR and communications on global scale.

Read more: https://mediascope.group/bridging-worlds-why-cultural-sensitivity-is-the-new-currency-of-public-relations/

#PR #PublicRelations #communication #marketing #business #ReputationManagement #reputation #publicity #CulturalSensitivity #culture #DEI #diversity #inclusion

#Kulturwandel von Innen jetzt mit @winfriedebner Sophie Rickmann und Annabel Klarwein - jetzt über #CorporateInfluencer Club (dabeisein lohnt sich!) - mit shoutout an Klaus Eck

Beim Aufbau von Communities gilt es #Begegnungsräume zu schaffen, #Vertrauen aufbauen
- CommunityCalls
- Beitrag des Monats #Wertschätzung #Feedback
- sichtbare #Vorbilder #Reputation #SharingIsCaring
- sei da, wo die Menschen sind #Augenhöhe
- SozialeNetzwerke sind essentiell
- TopLevel Sponsor*innen gewinnen

"Never trade your future reputation for a short-term paycheck" - Futurist Jim Carroll

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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
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When you are working on your own, you are tempted to chase every single opportunity - but often,you should question if you should.

Think about it - in the global freelance economy, the temptation is to be a mercenary. To chase the quick win, the easy gig, or the trendy buzzword that pays today but disappears tomorrow. But in my 36-year voyage, I’ve learned that the Infinite Pivot is only possible if you plan to make sure your reputation is one of your most important assets.

In my career, I’ve walked away from lucrative opportunities because they didn't align with what I thought I should be doing. I’ve turned down gigs that would have compromised my voice for a short-term gain - those that were from obvious hustlers promoting conferences or events that seemed rather shady or dubious. Why? Because when the world shifts—and it always does—your only real security is the integrity of your long-term perspective.

A few weeks ago, I turned down an inquiry from a tobacco company. A few years back, I told a client I wouldn't take on the topic they wanted around cryptocurrency because I thought they were pretty unrealistic with what they wanted me to promise. (I turned out to be right.) I've passed on certain healthcare events where the topic bordered on fraud. Beyond that, I feel pretty confident to say that I can easily discern a hustler as soon as they start talking with me or send an email. It's an invaluable skill.

Short-termism is a trap. It makes you a slave to the current market cycle, or being associated with things you shouldn't be associated with.

Most profound pivots don't happen in a vacuum; they happen because you’ve spent 30 years building a foundation of trust. People don't just listen to me because of the data; they listen because I’ve been consistently right about the direction of the curve for three and a half decades. That kind of authority can't be bought; it can only be built, stone by stone.

When you build for the long term, the short-term disruptions become minor weather events rather than catastrophic storms.

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**#Reputation** **#Integrity** **#LongTerm** **#Trust** **#Values** **#ShortTerm** **#Ethics** **#Character** **#Authority** **#Foundation** **#Pivot** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Decisions** **#WalkAway** **#Authenticity** **#Consistency** **#Building** **#Future** **#Legacy** **#Wisdom** **#Discernment** **#Standards** **#Stone** **#Onwards**

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/04/decoding-tomorrow-the-infinite-pivot-series-17-never-trade-your-future-reputation-for-a-short-term-paycheck/

#Business #Approaches
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#Humans #Machines #AI #Authenticity #Reputation #Trust #Products #Marketing #Development #WebDev

We have a 99% email reputation. Gmail disagrees

https://blogfontawesome.wpcomstaging.com/we-have-a-99-email-reputation-gmail-disagrees/

#HackerNews #email #reputation #Gmail #tech #news #online #privacy #email #marketing

Les pays les plus polis du monde
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-politest-countries-worldwide/
#monde #pays #politesse #réputation

#Japon 1er
#Canada 2e
#UK 3e
#Chine 4e
#Allemagne 5e

#Suisse 11e
#USA 13e
#Inde 14e
#France 19e
#Belgique 23e

Sybilproof reputation mechanisms (2005) [pdf]

https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/1080192.1080202

#HackerNews #Sybilproof #Reputation #Mechanisms #Reputation #Systems #Blockchain #Research #ACM #Papers

FTW you watch some news segments on #YouTube about that #Melania #Epstein presser and the #algorithm immediately starts listing unrelated sitcom, late night clips etc. with (flirty) discussions of nudity. 🤨

I suppose that's a clue to the First Lady's #reputation, unfortunate/unreasonable it may be. 😟