Corporate Communications: An International Journal: Volume 15 Issue 2

Introduction to the special issue: Corporate communication: the way forward, on the occasion of CCI – Corporate Communication International's 10th anniversary

Michael B. Goodman

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the future of corporate communication professionals and researchers; to present the findings of the Corporate Communication International…

New media: a new medium in escalating crises?

Joanna Siah Ann Mei, Namrata Bansal, Augustine Pang

The use of new media in crisis is a double‐edged sword. On one hand, its pivotal role in online monitoring and dissemination of information can help an organisation manage crisis…

The persuasive strength of values, reputation, and interest arguments for promoting ethical behavior in a global corporate setting

N. Leila Trapp

The purpose of this paper is to question the appropriateness of approaching business ethics communication from within a corporate communication or intercultural management…

Learning from corporate mistakes

Fred Robins

The purpose of this paper is to contrast the business risks of seeking to hide “questionable” corporate activities with the benefits of achieving high levels of corporate…

Identifying and mapping stakeholders: an industry case study

Roger W. Hutt

The paper seeks to identify and map groups, organizations, and individuals chief executive officers refer to in annual report letters, and propose a method for identifying those…

Mediating the media: a journalist‐centric media relations model

Augustine Pang

The prevailing challenge faced by practitioners is to conduct effective media relations, especially with the proliferation of diverse media platforms both online and offline. For…

Considering plain language: issues and initiatives

Roslyn Petelin

The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on plain language in Australia, the UK and the USA since the movement began to accelerate in the early 1960s; to review the…