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When Fake News Targets Your Company

Sep 9, 2025 · 19m
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  • HEC Lausanne professor Patrick Haack warns that fake news poses significant reputational and business risks beyond politics, requiring proactive company response
  • Traditional defensive strategies like silence or fact-checking prove insufficient; companies must build credibility in advance and monitor for virality signs
  • Effective response involves enlisting outside allies to counter misinformation and protect organizational trust before erosion occurs

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Patrick Haack
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