Influencers During a PR Crisis When Should a Brand Use Influencers During a PR Crisis? When a Brand Is in Crisis, Should It Really Turn to Influencers? Not every PR crisis needs an influencer. In fact, using a creator too quickly or for the wrong reason, can make a difficult situation even worse . But when used strategically, influencers can help brands communicate with communities that may be skeptical of traditional corporate messaging. The key is knowing when influencers should speak, what they should say, and when they should stay silent. During a PR crisis, credibility matters more than reach. And that changes everything. What Is a PR Crisis? A PR crisis occurs when an event, allegation, mistake, or controversy threatens a brand's reputation and creates significant negative public attention. Examples include: · Product safety concerns · Poor customer experiences · Employee-related controversies · Misleading advertising claims · Data or cybersecurity incidents · Public statem...
" Marketing is no longer about reaching the most people. It's about reaching the right people through the voices they already trust." Nigeria's digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace. At the beginning of 2025, the country had approximately 107 million internet users, 150 million active mobile connections, and nearly 39 million social media user identities. Those numbers continue to climb as smartphone adoption improves and internet access becomes more widespread. Behind these statistics is an even bigger shift: Consumer Behaviour. Before making a purchase, today's customers don't immediately visit a store or search for a television commercial. They open Instagram . They watch TikTok reviews. They search YouTube for unboxing videos. They ask questions on Facebook communities. They scroll through X to see what real people are saying. People no longer buy products because brands tell them to. They buy because someone they trust has already t...
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