We now know how much the Commonwealth Bank’s Board thinks the Group’s reputation is worth: about $16 million. That’s how much CEO Ian Narev and other senior executives will forego in bonuses this year. But is it enough? 

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We live in the Age of Disruption.

Technology has changed the way we move about our cities (hello, Uber), the way we order groceries and other goods (enter, Amazon), and the way we plan our holidays at home and overseas (think, AirBnB).

But for every successful start-up, there are many failures. It’s tough out there.

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In a world where digital technology influences every aspect of our lives, investor relations must keep pace.

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Nothing matters more in business than reputation. It is at the heart of what makes your brand –  what makes your business – valuable.

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IP Group today signed a landmark agreement with Australia’s eight leading universities (Group of Eight), and the University of Auckland to help them commercialise “disruptive” technology research.

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The world's first certified organic fast food chain, Oliver’s Real Food, has launched its prospectus ahead of its Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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As part of the Mumbrella Comms Conference for 2017, I was quick to mark my attendance as a lawyer turned PR consultant at a session titled “911: Do I call the Lawyers in or the Crisis Comms Team”. My key take-out from the session was that lawyers and PR consultants have equally important roles to play that are clear, almost analogous to military roles:

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The decision by ASX listed company Oroton to drop Hollywood star Rose Byrne as its ambassador because she is too “old” could have serious repercussions for the brand, argues Senior Director Luis M Garcia. Or it could all be about money.

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Former senior executive at NAB and ANZ, Joseph Healy, argues that small and medium sized businesses feel ignored and let down by the major banks. Here are his views, published in The Australian. Joseph is the co-founder of Judo Capital.

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Journalists complain about politicians and senior executives avoiding answering questions from the media. As Senior Director Luis M Garcia points out in this piece published by The Australian, it’s the questions that are often the problem.

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