Reputation is a fundamental quality of every organization – what stakeholders believe about it, expect from it and say about it to others. But many businesses continue to manage their brands and reputations in separate silos. A disconnect between brand and reputation creates a barrier to success and growth – and in some cases, a destructive force. It’s the central issue every business must address today, as organizations can no longer afford to have brand and reputation as separate entities. Companies need a new approach that produces meaningful, productive, progressive exchange with their stakeholders, and at FleishmanHillard, we call it authentic engagement. e.
