Uncomfortable Conversations: Its PR, not ER | Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Join us for a candid, scenario-based workshop that dives into the uncomfortable truths of reputation management—before, during, and beyond a crisis.

8:30am to 10:30am // 9 September 2025

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Dominos stopped from falling

In today’s high-stakes, hyper-connected world, reputation can be won - or lost - in an instant. Yet too often, PR is treated like crisis response: reactive, defensive, and brought in after the damage is done. The reality? It should be a strategic engine for brand value.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: many brands still see PR as damage control, not reputation leadership.

Join us for a candid, scenario-based, uncomfortable conversation in workshop format, where we’ll tackle the awkward, the under-discussed, and the often-ignored realities of reputation management.

Working in small groups, you’ll be challenged to respond to real-world situations—from influencer scandals and greenwashing accusations to media indifference and internal DEI backlash.

Come ready to question assumptions, confront uncomfortable truths, and rethink the role of PR in building reputation before, during, and beyond a crisis.

Venue

TBC

Date

9 September 2025

Time

08:30am - 10:30am HKT

Dress Code

Smart Casual

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MEMBERS

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WHAT TO EXPECT

A high-trust space for senior marketers to challenge the status quo

Turn others’ crises into brand advantage — without misstepping

Make a strong case for PR as a long-term strategic investment

Craft bold, credible narratives that balance ambition with honesty

Build trust through transparency, even when progress is slow

Manage ambassador risk in a fast-moving influencer landscape

Cut through media fatigue with proactive, compelling storytelling

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