Media Scope Group CEO Dawid Wiktor has attended virtually Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Fair for Trade in Services. During the event that was held in Zhuhai, China, Dawid Wiktor gave a speech on subject “Global reputation management” about effectively managing reputation on a global scale.
Transcript
Greetings everyone,
As we all know, reputation and brand perception are incredibly important, especially in today’s digital age where information can spread quickly and have far-reaching consequences. When entering a new market or markets, companies should focus on their global reputation. Managing a company’s global reputation is especially challenging as it requires a thorough understanding of cultural differences, local media outlets, trends, and the overall business environment in each region. A strong reputation can lead to increased trust, credibility, loyalty and business opportunities, while a poor reputation can do the opposite and put company at jeopardy. Therefore, it is important for companies and organizations to carefully manage their reputation, especially on a global scale.
So, as companies have to care about their reputation on every market, what can companies do to effectively manage their global reputation?
There are several strategies that can be used to manage global reputation effectively. One is to establish and maintain a strong brand identity. This includes developing a clear mission, vision and values, and consistently communicating these through all channels of communication. It also involves consistently delivering high-quality products and services, and being responsive to customer and stakeholder needs and concerns.
Being proactive rather than reactive is also important strategy. This means regularly monitoring your company’s online presence and being aware of any potential issues that could arise. This could include monitoring social media platforms, keeping an eye on news and media outlets, and engaging with customers and stakeholders to stay informed about their concerns.
Openness plays important role and should be integral part of every strategy. Many experts are saying that being transparent and open with stakeholders is essential. But what these transparency and openness are? Being open and transparent includes being upfront about any challenges or controversies that may arise, and proactively addressing them in a timely and appropriate manner. It also involves being transparent about business practices and decision-making processes. What’s more, it is also about engaging with stakeholders in an open and authentic way. This plays significant role in building trust and credibility and impacting stakeholders to be in favor of the company or organization.
In addition to these strategies, it is also important for companies and organizations to actively monitor and manage their online presence. This includes monitoring social media and other online platforms as well as media outlets and the public opinion for mentions of the company or organization, and responding to any concerns, doubts or issues that may arise. It also involves actively promoting positive content about the company or organization, and ensuring that all online communications are consistent with the company’s brand identity, mission, vision and values.
Finally, it is important to remember that managing global reputation is a continuous process that requires ongoing effort and attention as well as long-term approach. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is important to be proactive in addressing any potential issues that may arise and engage with stakeholders. These are only a few examples of strategies that can help companies and organizations to effectively manage their global reputation and build strong, positive and lasting relationships with stakeholders around the world.
At Media Scope Group, we know that managing global reputation is a complex and ongoing task that requires transparency, cultural sensitivity, a willingness to address mistakes, proactive engagement with stakeholders and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. With the right strategy and experts managing your company’s reputation, your company can build trust and credibility with your stakeholders across the world.
Thank you.
You can find more Dawid Wiktor’s speeches and writings on his Executive Profile.