H&M slammed as racially insensitive over offensive ad
The Stockholm-based clothier’s online advertisement for a child’s hoodie generated outrage and disbelief among consumers and marketers alike. It also recalled the company’s prior missteps.
The Stockholm-based clothier’s online advertisement for a child’s hoodie generated outrage and disbelief among consumers and marketers alike. It also recalled the company’s prior missteps.
The company’s chief marketing officer quickly responded after Twitter users pointed out that a tote bag carried a message that looked quite different than what its design intended.
After being fired, the lawyer held a presser in which she apologized for her language and said her feeling ‘uncomfortable’ during the ride home prompted her tirade against the Uber driver.
Robert Scoble is facing mounting criticism after allegations that he inappropriately interacted with women at events and more over the past decade have surfaced.
Though one airline’s response to forcibly removing a passenger helped stem backlash, the other’s response further stoked the flames of a PR fire.
The company said it ‘missed the mark’ and took down the post which many said was insensitive. Others, however, said they couldn’t find offense with the marketing spot.
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The politician and the YouTube personality have been the targets of snark and criticism. Here’s what happened, along with insights to avoid a similar fate.
The sports network drew criticism with a segment in which an audience made up of mostly white males bid on NFL players for their fantasy football teams.
The retail giant faced online outrage after an image made the rounds on social media sites showing a recent marketing campaign message in a controversial location.
The company’s chief marketing officer quickly responded after Twitter users pointed out that a tote bag carried a message that looked quite different than what its design intended.
The retailer is dealing with backlash after screenshots surfaced of a wig cap with an offensive product description.
Brand managers can take inspiration from the pontiff’s address, which warned listeners not to forget those around them and to use their power wisely.
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After a video of an argument between CEO Travis Kalanick and one of the ride-hailing app’s drivers made the rounds online, Kalanick apologized and said he has to ‘grow up.’