ESPN has recently found itself in the crosshairs of controversy. Following anchor Jemele Hill’s commentary on President Trump, Fox Business sought commentary from crisis and issues management experts. How would this latest instance impact the ongoing reputational issues facing the network?
“The biggest problem in the work I do in crisis management is acknowledging you have a problem, and they haven’t done that,” said Nick Kalm, President and Founder of Reputation Partners. “Perception is reality, and the perception is that ESPN is overly politically correct.”
Nick Kalm Shares Crisis Communications Insights on ESPN Controversy
ESPN has recently found itself in the crosshairs of controversy. Following anchor Jemele Hill’s commentary on President Trump, Fox Business sought commentary from crisis and issues management experts. How would this latest instance impact the ongoing reputational issues facing the network?
“The biggest problem in the work I do in crisis management is acknowledging you have a problem, and they haven’t done that,” said Nick Kalm, President and Founder of Reputation Partners. “Perception is reality, and the perception is that ESPN is overly politically correct.”
For more insights, read the full Fox Business article here: “Will Jemele Hill’s Trump attacks force changes at ESPN?”