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Virgin Money's Chatbot Blocked "Virgin": PR Fail or PR Gift?

Virgin Money's chatbot thought "Virgin" was inappropriate. A customer used the bank's own name, and the chatbot threaten …

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6 min read
Sep 14, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

Grok's Antisemitic Posts: When AI "Edginess" Becomes a PR Crisis

Grok shipped a reputational grenade with autocomplete. They gave the chatbot more freedom. The robot used it like a teen …

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5 min read
Jul 17, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

Levi's Stadium Cover-Up: Why FIFA's Logo Tarp Backfired

They covered the logo. You kept the brand. FIFA tried to erase them, and Levi's reminded everyone that strong brands do …

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4 min read
Jun 19, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

"FTX Is Fine": Why False Calm Turns a Crisis Into a Collapse

First rule in communication crisis management: never tweet the opposite of what you know is about to happen.

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4 min read
May 22, 2026, 9:00:00 AM

Burger King's "Women Belong in the Kitchen" Tweet: Why Nobody Reads the Second Tweet

Burger King made a mess and learned the oldest rule in digital comms since dial-up modems walked around the Earth: nobod …

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3 min read
Apr 22, 2026, 9:00:00 AM