Negative Publicity Research Articles

CEO political ideology and risk factor disclosure

AbstractWe examine whether and how CEO political ideology affects risk factor disclosure. Using CEO political contributions to proxy for ideology, we find that firms with Republican‐leaning CEOs provide less risk factor information than those with non‐Republican‐leaning CEOs. Our findings are robust using a propensity score‐matched sample, entropy balancing, and a two‐stage residual inclusion approach. The impact of political ideology on risk factor disclosure is stronger when the CEO has more power over corporate decision‐making and is mitigated by higher litigation risk. Our results suggest that politically conservative CEOs prioritise certainty and security, leading them to safeguard confidential information or avoid negative publicity by being transparent about company risks.

Detection of Negative Online Public Opinion among College Students Based on STOA Optimization Algorithm and Dissemination Trend Data

Detection of Negative Online Public Opinion among College Students Based on STOA Optimization Algorithm and Dissemination Trend Data

Preparing for the inevitable: Strategically navigating negative publicity in the contemporary business landscape

In the contemporary business landscape, the effective management of negative publicity stands as a critical challenge for organizations seeking sustained success. This prompts a crucial inquiry: How should firms handle different instances of negative publicity? This article presents a strategic and comprehensive review of existing approaches to navigating the complexities of negative publicity. While not rooted in an empirical study, this work contributes to the literature through a systematic literature review encompassing 63 peer-reviewed journal publications spanning from 2008 to 2022. We find that effective management of negative publicity depends on a dual-focused strategy: On the one hand, firms must deploy proactive measures to prevent the effects of a negative event; on the other hand, they need to enact strategies to promptly respond to a negative event once it transpires. Therefore, we propose a framework capturing the pre- and post-negative-publicity strategies that firms can adopt in situation-specific contexts. Within this framework, we establish connections between these strategies and two types of negative publicity (value-based and performance-based), along with the sources of negative publicity situations, identifying customers, employees, and the company itself as critical triggers.

Redefining global entrepreneurship: shifting focus from China to Central and Eastern Europe

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the viability of shifting foreign direct investment (FDI) from China to Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries in light of recent geopolitical and economic challenges. By analyzing case studies, it argues that CEE nations offer a compelling alternative for Western European businesses, with stronger intellectual property protection, political stability and alignment with European Union (EU) sustainability goals. The paper provides insights for firms and policymakers on mitigating risks and enhancing business operations by pivoting toward the CEE region, offering practical recommendations for adapting to shifting global trade dynamics. Design/methodology/approach The design methodology uses the case study approach to analyze the shift of FDI from China to CEE. This method examines the geopolitical, economic and legal contexts influencing business decisions, using real-world examples of Western European companies that have made this transition. The case studies highlight key factors in decision-making and the benefits of relocating investments to the CEE region. Findings The study identifies several advantages of the CEE region over China for Western European firms. These include geographic proximity, similarities in business values and purposes, environmental accountability, trustworthiness in business, enforceable noncompetition rules, lower risks of counterfeiting, reduced political and administrative risks, lower risks of intellectual property theft and reduced risks of negative publicity. Practical implications The findings suggest that Western European firms should consider redirecting their FDI to the CEE region to mitigate risks associated with investing in China. This move could offer long-term benefits despite short-term complications. Originality/value This paper contributes to the FDI theoretical framework by enhancing the cultural, administrative, geographic and economic (CAGE) distance framework. It provides a unique perspective on the shifting dynamics between Europe and China and highlights the potential of the CEE region as a viable alternative for FDI.

Survey of change-of-venue motions in appellate court transcripts of murder trials (2000-2020): Which factors make a difference?

A court may move the location of the trial to another jurisdiction if the jury pool is deemed biased by the judge, a legal maneuver based on a "Change of Venue" motion (CoVm). We surveyed the frequency and the factors associated with granting the motion at the state level when the defendant was charged with murder. We reviewed court transcripts of appealed murder convictions during the 2000-2020years from Nexis. We complied a sample of 832 CoVm and conducted a nested regression analysis. We repeated the procedure with a subset of 360 CoVm for which we could identify the race of the defendant and victim. Overall, the success rate of CoVm was 23.5% but varied widely between the states. The motion was more likely to be granted in jurisdictions with smaller populations and a policeman was the victim. It was also found that Black and Latino defendants were less successful than Whites in winning CoVm. The racial disparity in CoVm decisions is especially concerning given past findings that people of color suffer heightened negative local pretrial publicity. In light of the findings, we advocate for a more uniform state legislation.

Technology innovation in library: a bibliometric review

Technological innovation is changing libraries and how libraries operate. This study presents a bibliometric analysis to identify key patterns and trends in research on technological innovation in libraries, based on the publication of papers indexed in Web of Science from 2019 to 2023. A total of 433 documents from 342 sources were analyzed using Biblioshiny and VOSViewer software. The results show an increasing interest in this research domain, despite a negative annual publication growth rate of -32.33% in recent years. The IEEE Winter Conference on Computer Vision Applications and the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy were the most productive sources. "Library" was the most frequent keyword found in 6% of documents, along with terms such as "model", "performance", and "system", highlighting the focus on developing and evaluating technological systems for libraries. The findings summarize the key topics, trends, and leading countries driving technology innovation research for libraries over the past five years. This bibliometric review provides insights to guide future research efforts in this area.

Police Public Image through the Lens of Community Stakeholders

Police community relation is meant to combat citizen mistrust of the police force. This strategy was developed in the mid-20th century to help officers ​​work more collaboratively with the communities they are assigned to. The hope was that activities such as town hall meetings and “meet and greet” foot patrols would create a partnership between citizens and the police force, increasing trust and ultimately leading to reduced crime. This study explored the views of community stakeholders on the police public image in the province of Southern Leyte through a qualitative research method. The informants of this study were ten individuals from different sectors of society within the province of Southern Leyte. All informants were subjected to an individual in-depth interview. The findings of this study are described in emergent themes. Six (6) emergent themes described the positive and negative views of the informants regarding their current views on the public image. For the positive views, three (3) emergent themes were developed, namely Community Engagement and Cooperation, Trust in Police and Public Safety, and Commitment to Duty and Profession. For the negative views, three (3) emergent themes were also developed: Use of Excessive Force and Violence, Negative Stereotypes and Public Distrust, and Malfeasance and Inconsistent Law Enforcement. Meanwhile, two (2) emergent themes were formulated to explain how the impact of the police public image affects the community stakeholders, namely, Police as Protector and Police as Public Defender. Finally, four (4) emergent themes were formulated to explain how police activities promote community confidence and trust, namely Enhanced Police Visibility, Community Outreach Program, First Responders in Calamities, and Proactive Information Campaigns. Based on the emergent themes identified, it is recommended that the Philippine National Police (PNP) enhance the efficacy of law enforcement officers by developing stronger relationships with the public and addressing the issues pointed out in the study to restore public confidence. Essential measures may include improving community engagement through transparent communication and enhancing officer training in ethics and accountability.

Conventional Wisdom vs Marketing Academia: Is There Such a Thing as Bad Publicity

Literature often assumes that publicity events are strictly positive or negative. However, instances exist where both positive and negative impacts on attitudes toward the brand occur simultaneously, such as when performance-related perceptions are positively influenced while value-related perceptions are negatively affected, or vice versa. The literature on negative publicity and brand extension is combined in this study to argue that purchase intent is decreased by negative publicity if only core brand associations are affected by the negative publicity and/or if the negative publicity results from managerial decisions. In Experiment I, participants were presented with a negative publicity incident that positively impacted performance-related perceptions while negatively affecting value-related perceptions. In this scenario, a significant reduction in purchase intention is observed if the incident results from managerial decisions, regardless of whether the negative publicity impacts core or peripheral associations. In Experiment II, participants were presented with a negative publicity incident that positively impacted value-related perceptions while negatively affecting performance-related perceptions. In this scenario, a significant reduction is observed if the incident impacts core associations but arises from external events. Married individuals are also found to be more sensitive to publicity incidents. Based on the findings, theoretical and managerial implications and directions for further research are also discussed.

Do Firms Follow through on Environmental Commitments? An Empirical Examination

In response to ever-increasing pressure from stakeholders to reduce the impact of their operations and supply chain on the natural environment, firms frequently make public commitments to improve environmental performance. However, the commitments are difficult to validate and thus of unknown quality. Understanding whether and when the commitments are valid proxies for action is essential because they are used by environmentally conscious stakeholders to assess firm environmental performance in anticipation of buying from, investing in, working for, or selling to a firm. Results from examining 442 U.S. manufacturing firms show that firms generally follow through on such commitments. Larger firms and firms with better environmental performance are more likely to follow through. However, firms tend not to follow through if they are experiencing negative environmental publicity or resource constraints at the time of the commitment. The results provide important insights for environmentally conscious stakeholders who use the commitments to determine whether to buy from, invest in, work for, or supply to a firm. The study also highlights the benefits to firm leaders of following through and provides input towards ideas that can increase follow-through. Finally, the study contributes to several streams of the research literature, including the literature evaluating environmental management, environment commitments, and environmental accidents.

Can a Viral Blunder Damage Auditor Brand Name Reputation? Evidence From Envelopegate

“Envelopegate” is a term used to describe PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC)’s service failure that occurred during the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony (“the Oscars”). For PwC, the error resulted in immediate and unprecedented negative publicity, which was driven by a viral response on social media and other online media platforms. Thus, Envelopegate offers a unique opportunity to observe the potential spillover effects of negative viral events on the brand name reputation of an audit firm. Using intraday and daily client stock returns, we find a significant negative market response for PwC audit clients within the first minute of trading on the day following Envelopegate. The negative market effect is driven by clients with higher demand for auditor reputation, but we find no evidence that results are driven by any specific audit market region. Thus, our research underscores the susceptibility of an audit firm’s brand value to negative viral events, even when the event is unrelated to audit services. The findings of this study should be of interest to scholars exploring how audit firms form and maintain reputations as well as to professional service firms that engage in highly visible client services as part of their strategic efforts to enhance brand value.

Improving responsible Media Reporting on Student Suicide to Reduce Negative Public Opinion: Text Mining Based on Sina Weibo in China.

The aims of this study were to explore whether student suicide reporting is consistent with media recommendations for suicide reporting; analyze public opinion and sentiments toward student suicide reports. A keyword search was performed on the WeiboReach platform. This study included 113 student suicide report posts and 176,262 readers' comments on suicide news reports. Hierarchical generalized linear modeling was used to analyze the relationships between adherence to reporting recommendations and negative emotions in readers' comments. None of the media reporting of student suicide was consistent with all of the media recommendations for suicide reporting. Netizens were less likely to post negative comments when the reports describe the suicide method used (OR 1.169, 95% CI 1.022∼1.337), and not specifying the cause of suicide was a protective factor for public negative emotion (OR 0.799, 95% CI 0.707, 0.905). The findings suggest improving responsible media reporting on student suicide to reduce negative public emotion.

The Deterrent Role of Social Norms on Tax Evasion in Indonesia

ABSTRACT Indonesia, as a developing nation, confronts significant challenges with tax evasion, exacerbated by a substantial shadow economy. This phenomenon results in the non-reporting or underreporting of hundreds of trillions of rupiah in income, which should constitute the tax base. Such dynamics create strong incentives for individuals to engage in tax evasion practices. Researchers have extensively examined tax evasion across various disciplines and methodologies, yet each approach has its limitations, leaving the issue incompletely addressed. Hence, this study integrates these shortcomings, encompassing detection risk, fiscal psychological burden, fiscal transparency, and modernization of tax administration as pivotal factors influencing tax evasion. Furthermore, tax evasion in Indonesia often garners negative publicity, particularly involving unscrupulous employees of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP), thereby contributing to a highly unfavorable societal perception of tax officials. This negative stigma potentially shapes social norms that impact taxpayer compliance behaviors. Consequently, this research employs social norms as a moderating variable. The study gathered valid responses from 418 individual taxpayers through distributed questionnaires, revealing significant impacts of detection risk, fiscal psychological burden, fiscal transparency, and modernization of tax administration on tax evasion. Interestingly, social norms were found to moderate all independent and dependent variables except for the modernization of tax administration.

The Influence of Celebrity Endorsement on Customer Loyalty: A Case of Econet Wireless Company

This research investigates the influence of celebrity endorsement on customer loyalty, using the case of Econet Company. Most literature sources are available on developed countries, with a few on developing countries. A pragmatic philosophical approach involving the use of the exploratory, descriptive and explanatory research design was adopted to fully understand the research questions. Quantitative results were complemented by qualitative data obtained from interviews. In conducting the survey, a sample of 130 respondents was selected using the Krejice and Morgan (1970) sample estimation tables. The targeted respondents included the Econet Company customers. A Likert scale structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Spearman coefficient and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse data with the aid of the Social Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The Cronbach Alpha test was performed, and all the values were greater than 0.7, which was therefore accepted (Nunnally and Bernstein, 1994). It was revealed that independent variables (celebrity reliability, celebrity expertise) and the mediating variables (customer satisfaction and customer trustworthiness) have a positive influence on customer loyalty according to the Spearman Correlation test, which yielded a minimum correlation coefficient of 0.58 and a maximum of 0.78 leading to the rejection of the proposed null hypothesis. The study recommended that Econet Company select celebrity endorsers based on the celebrity’s reliability, attractiveness, and expertise, as this contributes significantly to customer satisfaction and trustworthiness, which will result in customer loyalty. Furthermore, Econet Company must perform a well-thought screening and choose wisely the celebrity endorsers who align correctly with the image and values of the company’s brands or products. It must also avoid using celebrities with any kind of negative publicity. The study contributed not only to the literature on celebrity endorsements but also to filling the gap in the literature, providing immense usage for these techniques. Finally, the conclusion suggests that further research be carried out on a larger sample size and done on another

Framing as a Means of Shaping Negative Public Opinion about Politicians in the Media

Framing as a Means of Shaping Negative Public Opinion about Politicians in the Media

Regulating the sharing economy: The effects of day caps on short- and long-term rental markets and stakeholder outcomes

AbstractHome sharing platforms have experienced a rapid growth over the last decade. Following negative publicity, many cities have started regulating the short-term rental market. Regulations often involve a cap on the number of days a property can be rented out on a short-term basis. We draw on rich data for short-term rentals on Airbnb and for the long-term rental market to examine the impact of short-term rental regulations with a day cap on various stakeholders: hosts, guests, the platform provider, and residents. Based on a difference-in-differences design, we document a sizable drop in Airbnb activity. Interestingly, not only targeted hosts (i.e., hosts with reservation days larger than the day cap), but also non-targeted hosts reduce their Airbnb activity. The reservation days of non-targeted hosts decrease between 26.27% and 51.89% depending on the treatment. Targeted hosts experience a similar decline. There is, nevertheless, significant non-compliance: more than one third of hosts do not comply with enacted short-term rental regulations. Additional analyses show that few properties are redirected from short-term rental to long-term rental use and that there is no significant drop in long-term rents. Drawing on a theoretical model, we tie the estimated effects to changes in stakeholders’ welfare: Regulations significantly reduce the welfare of hosts, and the loss ranges between 46.30% and 9.02%. The welfare loss of the platform provider is proportional to the loss of the hosts. Welfare of guests decreases moderately ranging between 4.5% to 4.1%. The welfare of residents increases minimal. These results question the effectiveness and desirability of the studied short-term rental regulations.

LEGAL PROTECTION OF DISPUTED LAND DEED OFFICIALS IN THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE BY THE CURATOR IN RELATION TO THE PRINCIPLE OF JUSTICE

Bankruptcy occurs when a person or entity stops paying its overdue debts, leading to the management of their assets by a curator. The curator oversees and manages the bankruptcy estate. The problem of bankruptcy estate often arises due to the transfer deed issued by the Land Deed Official (PPAT) which is considered incorrect by the curator, resulting in the Land Deed Official being sued and creates uncertainty as well as injustice for the Land Deed Official. This research will examine how the land law system regulates land sale and purchase transactions in the agrarian field in Indonesia, which was previously regulated in Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration by applying a negative publication system with positive elements. This research applies empirical juridical research methods. The findings of this research identified that the legal system of land sales and purchases in Indonesia can lead to disputes in bankruptcy estates managed by curators, particularly concerning the principle of prudence. The Land Deed Official is responsible for errors or violations in the deeds they create but not for inaccuracies provided by the parties involved. If the parties provide false information, the responsibility lies with them, rather than with the Land Deed Official who only records the submitted information.

Negotiating situational abstinence and moderation: a study of regular and heavy-drinking young Nigerians.

Studies that have examined young people's drinking behaviour, particularly how they abstain from alcohol or drink lightly and their motivations, have focused on Western contexts. Currently, studies on how andwhy young Africans abstain from alcohol or drink moderately are lacking. Therefore, there is a need to examine young people's drinking behaviours/practices on the continent to facilitate health promotion interventions. This study, which uses qualitative data elicited from 53 participants, explores how young Nigerian men and women who consume alcohol and drink heavily enact and negotiate abstinence and moderate drinking and the factors that motivate their choices. Some participants constructed situational abstinence, while others participated in temporary light drinking in their friendship networks, but these attracted some consequences. Peers pressured them, but some deployed the ability to offer 'valid' explanations and express self-determination and agency to ward off such pressures and negotiate situational abstinence or moderate drinking. Additionally, the fear of public embarrassment, negative publicity on social media due to intoxication and parental influences motivated some participants' occasional sobriety. Others relied on previous personal or friends' negative experiences of drunkenness or the consequences of heavy drinking represented in movies and books to construct occasional light drinking. The findings demonstrated how enacting and rejecting particular forms of masculinity and embodied gendered drinking practices, more generally, in some friendship groups, facilitated situational abstinence and moderation. Policymakers should partner with young people to design interventions that encourage abstinence or moderation and mitigate the current drinking practices in Nigeria, which will enhance health promotion.

STOCK MARKET REACTIONS TO PUBLIC RELEASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RANKINGS OF HEAVY POLLUTERS: THE ROLE OF ULTIMATE CONTROLLERS

Adopting the event study method, this paper examines how the stock market reacts to the public release of environmental performance rankings of heavy polluters. Specifically, we explore the impact of the public release of the 100 best and 100 worst companies in terms of environmental performance on the stock prices of companies involved, and the potential moderation of ultimate controllers. We find that the stock prices of the companies on the lists were negatively affected by the event. However, stock price changes are not significantly related to the relative rankings on the list. Furthermore, companies whose ultimate controllers possess a larger control–ownership wedge experienced a less severe fall in stock prices than did their counterparts. This study sheds light on the nuances of the financial implications of negative environmental publicity.

Analyzing the Influencers affecting Gen Z Customer' Purchasing Behaviour on e-Commerce and Cosmetics in Vietnam

This study examines the influencers that significantly impact the purchasing behavior of Generation Z (Gen Z) customers in the e-commerce and cosmetics industries in Vietnam. By employing a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 600 Gen Z customers in Vietnam, and behavioral intention models were used to understand their behavior. Specifically, 5 key characteristics of influencers such as trustworthiness, attractiveness, expertise, influencer match-up congruence with the brand/ product, and negative publicity are hypothesized to have significant impact on behavioral intention of Gen Z customers. The results of this research indicate that influencers play a significant role in shaping Gen Z customers' purchasing behavior in the e-commerce and cosmetics industries. Trustworthiness, attractiveness, and expertise were found to be crucial factors influencing Gen Z's decision-making process. Interestingly, the study reveals that influencers have a stronger impact than previously assumed, surpassing the theoretical expectations. The implications of these findings are significant for marketers and brands in developing effective influencer marketing strategies targeted at Gen Z customers in Vietnam. It is recommended that brands prioritize collaborating with trustworthy and compatible influencers who can create a positive brand image. Future research should consider additional factors and conduct cross-cultural comparisons to further enhance our understanding of Gen Z's behavior and the role of influencers.

Loyalty to influencers and brands: Does negative publicity matter?

Loyalty to influencers and brands: Does negative publicity matter?