Most founders think the roles of communications and press relations in the early stages of a startup revolve around scoring quirky headlines that put founders and their teams in the limelight.
Opinion
November 28, 2022
Startups, there's no better day to plan for a reputation crisis than today
A crisis of reputation can hit from seemingly nowhere, with devastating consequences
4 min read
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