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Why Norway Didn’t Defend Its Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree — and Won
Mocked online for years, Norway reframed the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree in London as a symbol of gratitude — and won. PR lesson from Norway's Minister.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 22, 20252 min read


PR Breakdown: Why Kristin Cabot’s NYT Interview Worked Against Its Own Goal
An analysis of how emotion, framing, and audience mismatch turned an NYT interview of Astronomer's Kristin Cabot into a PR misstep.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Dior has made a great many mistakes in communicating the appointment of the brand’s new designer. Here is another one.
A communication gap between strategic intent and visual signaling during a transition phase.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 16, 20251 min read


PR Breakdown of the Prada Kolhapuri Sandals Case
A PR breakdown of Prada’s Kolhapuri sandals case — from backlash and pricing headlines to missed opportunities in narrative control.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 15, 20253 min read


The Identity Crisis of Fashion Giants: What’s Wrong With Chanel and Dior New Approach
As Dior and Chanel try to please everyone, their identities blur — proof that more isn’t better, and luxury loses its sense of belonging.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Miu Miu Falling Apart: How to Handle a Quality Issue
PR response and practical steps: how Miu Miu can address quality issues highlighted on TikTok without harming its image.
Maryna Borysenko
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Valentino Labour Exploitation Case: A PR Breakdown of Crisis Communication
Milan court puts Valentino Bags Lab under administration for labor abuses—uncover the fallout, key players, and an effective crisis-communications playbook.
Maryna Borysenko
May 18, 20257 min read


Following Moët Hennessy Layoff News: The Truth People Don’t Like to Hear + My Rules in PR & Communication Consultancy
Following Moët Hennessy layoff news: balancing tough business decisions with empathy and effective communication strategy.
Maryna Borysenko
May 2, 20252 min read


Lessons from the Van Cleef & Arpels Tarnishing Case
A look into the Van Cleef & Arpels tarnishing case—how client relations and after-sales care impacted brand perception, and what to do next.
Maryna Borysenko
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Factory that makes $10,000 handbags: PR breakdown of Chanel communication misstep
What went wrong with the video of the Chanel factory that makes $10,000 handbags—and how the communication can be fixed.
Maryna Borysenko
Apr 6, 202514 min read


Red lips, mixed messages: A PR breakdown of Louis Vuitton beauty tease
A closer look at how Louis Vuitton communicated its beauty launch — through the lens of PR and narrative consistency.
Maryna Borysenko
Mar 25, 202510 min read


LVMH PR lesson: Russia Sanctions Test Moët Hennessy
LVMH’s rapid response to Moët Hennessy’s issue shows awareness but lacks finesse, highlighting gaps in handling high-stakes PR crises.
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Golden Hour in Crisis PR: Masterclass from Elon Musk
How the 'golden hour' shapes crisis PR responses, with Musk's swift handling of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion as a standout example.
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Goyard London: Should Negative Reviews Be Taken Seriously?
Google reviews tear Goyard London boutique to shreds. When should brands pay attention to criticism?
Maryna Borysenko
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Silence Speaks Volumes: LVMH Media Ban Explained
Why did LVMH's Bernard Arnault ban executives from interacting w select media outlets? In-depth analysis of decision and potential impacts.
Maryna Borysenko
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Latest Faux-pas in Brand Communications: Dior Over Alleged Labour Exploitation
How did Dior and LVMH communicate allegations of labor exploitation, and How could a luxury fashion brand improve its crisis communication?
Maryna Borysenko
Jul 20, 20242 min read


PR CASE: Loro Piana Vicuña Scandal & Lessons in Crisis Brand Communication
Ways to communicate the crisis on example of Loro Piana Vicuña scandal.
Maryna Borysenko
Apr 7, 202416 min read
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