Banking on Social Media (B)
This case is a supplement to Banking on Social Media (A), 9B14A070.In January 2013, First National Bank (FNB) launches the “You Can Help” brand campaign, which calls for change and is based on the bank’s research on South African children’s hopes for the country. The campaign receives mixed reactions from political parties, with the governing African National Congress declaring, “This isn’t an advert — it’s a political statement. An attack on the president, his ministers and government as a whole.” Following the harsh criticism by some, select clips are taken off YouTube, the Group CEO sends an apologetic text message to a government minister involved, and the bank buys newspaper advertisements trying to explain the campaign. Has FNB managed the crisis properly?
Collection: Ivey Business School (Canada)
Ref: IVEY-9B14A071-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 7
Publication Date: Feb 13, 2015
Language: English
Review date: Jan 28, 2015
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Description
This case is a supplement to Banking on Social Media (A), 9B14A070.In January 2013, First National Bank (FNB) launches the “You Can Help” brand campaign, which calls for change and is based on the bank’s research on South African children’s hopes for the country. The campaign receives mixed reactions from political parties, with the governing African National Congress declaring, “This isn’t an advert — it’s a political statement. An attack on the president, his ministers and government as a whole.” Following the harsh criticism by some, select clips are taken off YouTube, the Group CEO sends an apologetic text message to a government minister involved, and the bank buys newspaper advertisements trying to explain the campaign. Has FNB managed the crisis properly?
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Year: 2013
Geographic Setting: South Africa
Industry Setting: Finance and Insurance;
Learning Objective
This case is appropriate for an undergraduate course in marketing communications. It can also be used in graduate-level programs such as MBA or executive development programs. ·Extending online corporate brand management from a customer focus to a stakeholder focus.Averting and managing online brand crises.
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