Public Relations & Reputation

The conviction of Rajat Gupta and lessons for India

Rajat Gupta, the poster boy of Indian Professionals, was finally found to be Guilty of Insider Trading. Most of us in India are crying foul saying that this…

22 June 2012 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

Downgrade of US – An opportunity for India???

The downgrade of US Sovereign rating from AAA to AA+ with further possibilities of downgrades marks a Titanic shift of equilibrium in the Global Economy. US long a…

9 August 2011 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

PR Strategies for MSMEs: Looking Beyond Media Coverage

Why PR for micro, small and medium enterprises should start from business goals, not from press coverage alone.

28 July 2011 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

CSR or PR Stunt? The Real Purpose of Corporate Social Responsibility

Is CSR a publicity tool or a genuine commitment? Where corporate social responsibility communication builds reputation, and where it backfires.

7 July 2011 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

The so called PR success of the Civil Society Campaign for a strong Anti – Corruption Lokpal bill is turning into a major PR failure:

I know, I know, I will be vilified, railed against and called a Government stooge by anybody who reads the header for this blog. But I request patience…

27 June 2011 · Finese PR
Investor Relations

How a Good Investor Relations Programme Could Have Prevented a Stock Crash

A 2011 stock crash driven by market rumours, and how sustained investor relations and timely disclosure could have limited the damage.

23 June 2011 · Finese PR
Commentary

The Perils of a slowing Indian Economy: greatly exaggerated…:

Every day the headlines and articles in leading Business papers and magazines scream at you pointing out the perils of a government in limbo – a slowing economy.…

20 June 2011 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

Public Affairs and Communication in India: An Under-Used Discipline

What public affairs really means in India, and why organisations need structured engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.

7 June 2011 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

Common Misconceptions About PR, and What PR Actually Does

PR is not advertising, and it is not just press releases. Common misconceptions about public relations and what a PR consultancy really does.

19 May 2010 · Finese PR
Public Relations & Reputation

Why Rookies of Mass Communication are more interested in Journalism

The much debated power of journalism has captivated the imagination of millions who aspire to be Barkha Dutt or Pranav roy. They aspire to be one amongst the…

14 April 2010 · Finese PR