13 March 2009
The rise of economic nationalism - and how companies can survive it
With the world’s richest economies now firmly in recession, economic nationalism is on the rise. But what can and should companies be doing about it? Writing exclusively for Chief Executive Officer, RL’s Andrew Fairburn sets out his thoughts. Read on
6 March 2009
Mining conference in Dubai – 30% discount for friends of RL
Rob Sherwin, managing director of Regester Larkin Middle East, will be speaking at a session on “Managing Investment Risk” at the forthcoming Mines and Money Gulf conference in Dubai on 31 March and 1 April. Rob will focus on reputation risks for both mining companies and their investors, including using case studies from Regester Larkin’s work in the extractive sector. Other speakers represent organisations including Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, UAE-based RAK Minerals and Mining, and the World Bank.
To book your place at the conference and receive 30% discount, click here.
6 March 2009
Mobilising the mob
Communications professionals must have been jumping for joy when Harriet Harman decreed that the court of public opinion was now the sovereign institution and authority in the UK. This was quickly played down by Downing Street, but just how influential can the ‘angry mob’ be on public issues and how should you go about mobilising its support? Regester Larkin consultant, Mark Hamilton, discusses. Read on
3 March 2009
Control of the press is not the answer
Imagery can play a very important part in the portrayal of an event. The queues and crowds of people gathering outside branches of Northern Rock in a desperate clamour to withdraw their life savings’ will be forever associated with the start of the financial meltdown in the UK in 2007. In light of the recent Treasury Select Committee, RL Consultant, Kate Brader, discusses the impact the media has on influencing opinion during crises. Read on
3 March 2009
RL to chair Corporate Communications conference in Dubai
Rob Sherwin, managing director of Regester Larkin Middle East, will be the chairman of a major conference in Dubai, focused on reputation and crisis management. The event aims to help senior communications professionals steer their organisations through the current financial crisis, which is now having a significant impact in the Middle East region, including Dubai. Rob will be chairing an impressive list of speakers from across most sectors, including BP, Saudi Aramco, American Airlines, Marriott, Mattel and BBC. More about the conference
RL friends are entitled to a 50% discount on the standard conference fee. To register for this discount, please call: +971 4 335 2437.
18 February 2009
We're in a mess ... and how to get out of it
The world’s political and business leaders are desperately trying to chart a way forward in what has been dubbed as the “first recession of the globalised era”. But what role should communications directors be playing in these turbulent times? Regester Larkin’s Andrew Fairburn draws on some of the lessons the consultancy has learnt from working with some of the world’s most successful organisations and explores key actions communications directors should be taking in today’s fragile environment..
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18 February 2009
Crisis management best practice workshop in Hong Kong
Crisis management best practice workshop in Hong Kong
Regester Larkin Asia Pacific managing consultant, Caitlin West, recently ran a crisis management best practice workshop in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. As well as sharing several real life examples and case studies highlighting the impact of getting it wrong and best practice principles, Caitlin also discussed the particular sensitivities of responding to crises in the Asia Pacific region. The event was attended by representatives from several international organisations including Cathay Pacific, Fedex, Dairy Farm, Jardine Matheson, Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. Members of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong can access Caitlin’s presentation at: www.britcham.com.
