brand crisis

Aug 29, 2022

Chinese tea brand angers working mothers with misleading copy

A social media post on Red was called out for discriminating against working mothers, and it forced a new coffee brand to empty its online store on Douyin.

Nov 11, 2019

Brand screw-ups in China mostly a result of geographical 'inaccuracy': report

TOP OF THE CHARTS: A new report details why brand crises in China happen in the first place, and which industries are more prone to getting in trouble.

Feb 26, 2019

Dolce & Gabbana not forgiven yet at Milan fashion week

Dearth of Asian press at D&G catwalks intimates the brand's reputation is still suffering in China.

Mar 1, 2017

Indictment adds to Samsung's reputation woes, or does it?

With its leader indicted on corruption charges, Samsung's brand reputation faces a "long and steep road". Or, perhaps the scandal will have no impact whatsoever.

Feb 9, 2017

Hall of shame: More multicultural brand blunders

It’s baffling how often even major companies continue to get their messages wrong.

Dec 20, 2016

Campaign China's top brand missteps from 2016

Here's a look at the top five eyebrow-raising marketing-related incidents from China in 2016.