Responsible Marketing: Getting It Wrong the Right Way

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500
Leading Edge

For many brands, corporate fragility is the Achilles’ heel that prevents them from admitting wrongdoing or accepting criticism, even at the expense of their own credibility and integrity. Instead of embracing feedback as an opportunity for growth, fragile organizations recoil from criticism, opting to deflect blame or bury their heads in the sand. This defensive posture stems from the misguided belief that admitting fault is a sign of weakness rather than brand strength.