How to Do an Actual Brand Apology

Is it too late to apologize? Well, that’s just one question brands need to ask themselves before posting a graphic of their heavily PR-ed apology after a campaign gone wrong. In this week’s episode, we walk you through the steps to take to decide if and when your brand needs to say “We’re sorry” (and yes, you need to use those exact words), or if you should just sit this one out in an attempt to not make it worse. 

00:00: Intro

02:30: Does your brand need to apologize?  

07:15: When to skip an apology

11:00: The elements for a good apology

14:15: Does the platform for an apology matter 

18:35: An apology as an overreaction 

24:40: What to avoid in apologies 

27:40: Questions to ask before issuing an apology

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