Ethics Struggle: Scala vs. FIFA

Posted on: 26, May 16

Erik Bernstein reputation management, sports crisis management Leave a Comment

One high-credibility individual’s word against that of a low-credibility organization The departure of Domenico Scala appears to be evidence FIFA is  set on continuing in ways that leave room for unethical behavior to creep in. Scala is well known as the head of auditing and compliance for soccer’s organizing body, but walked …

Talking FIFA, Sepp, and Crisis Management

Posted on: 09, Jun 15

Erik Bernstein crisis communications, crisis management, crisis public relations, Crisis Response, Erik Bernstein, Jonathan Bernstein, PR, public relations, reputation management, sports crisis management Leave a Comment

An ugly situation and a chance to do better Although FIFA’s reputation has slowly been sliding downhill as a result of years of questionable decisions and shady dealings, the corruption charges leveled against officials at the organization by Swiss and U.S. authorities gave it a big shove off the reputation …