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The tech sector always bets that product quality will override privacy concerns
Probably the most common criticism levelled at the tech sector is the one about privacy – the sense that the tech sector, or government enabled by the tech sector, are collecting far more data on individuals than they should, and that the data is then being sold or used for unclear purposes. While the tech sector sticks closely to its cherished, and well-proven, ideology that positive user experience nearly always mitigates these concerns in practice, it is also true that the concerns of pro-privacy groups within society, and government, are getting louder and more prominent.
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World Refugee Day 2021: a mixed picture
Our new global survey shows that there is strong support for the principle of people seeking refuge from war and persecution but in practice few are open to accepting more refugees into their country
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Flair Indonesia 2021 - Back to Growth
As the country looks to move on from the pandemic, consumers are demanding more from brands.
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Women's Forum Barometer 2021: an urgent call for an inclusive recovery
A few days ahead of the G7 Summit, taking place on 11- 13 June 2021 in the UK, the Women’s Forum is publishing the results of an Ipsos survey of nationals of the G7 countries, highlighting the importance of taking the full measure of how and to what extent women have been affected by the pandemic and its socio-economic consequences.
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Global public ranks ending hunger and poverty and ensuring healthy lives as top priorities among U.N. SDGs
Governments more likely than businesses and citizens to be seen as not taking enough responsibility for achieving Sustainable Development Goals
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What do Botswana, Indonesia and Colombia have in common? Actually, more than you think!
Nations’ reputations are largely related to that of their neighbors’; however, nations should never write off the effect that other countries around the globe can have on their image.
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The AI paradox: businesses must not overlook their responsibility to reputation as investment in this technology grows
Digital technologies, from social media to Artificial Intelligence (AI), have undoubtedly altered peoples’ lives – some for the better, some for the worse. We’ve seen the rise of intelligent assistants like Siri and Alexa, grown reliant on communication platforms to keep in touch with friends and family, and have witnessed the positive impact of wearable technology in healthcare.
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Creating relevant and engaging comms with MPs for effective corporate planning
Communications with legislators are a critical aspect of any corporate affairs planning. Get it right and MPs give companies the benefit of the doubt if issues arise. Get it wrong and MPs may be quick to condemn you publicly and loudly. As such, it is critical to understand how best to communicate with legislators and to achieve meaningful engagement and how that engagement is received.
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What drives judgement of an organisation’s reputation?
An important focus for Corporate Reputation is to help our clients understand what drives their reputation, in other words, what are the issues stakeholders think about when they make judgments about companies and organisations. In this article we will show what are the key aspects organisations should be mindful of according to MPs and business journalists who we regularly interview.