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Reputation Institute (RI) is the leading international organization devoted to advancing knowledge about corporate reputations and to providing professional assistance to companies interested in measuring and managing their reputations proactively. Founded in 1997, Reputation Institute has been and remains a pioneer and global leader in the development of measurement tools and in offering advice and counsel to leading companies around the world.

Through systematic research and analysis, Reputation Institute helps companies build comprehensive strategies and make operational decisions that are designed to align stakeholders with corporate objectives and thereby create tangible economic value.

In 2006, Reputation Institute launched the Global Reputation Pulse study to identify and assess the world's most respected companies. The annual survey interviews more than 80,000 consumers in 32 countries using a standardized measurement system to rate the overall health of 600 of the world's largest companies. The results were featured in numerous publications around the world, and most prominently in Forbes in the US. The study is being repeated annually and enables us to provide unprecedented benchmarking capability for our clients.

Reputation Institute also conducts extensive internal analysis of employee alignment to assist clients in building increased support for their corporate strategies. We rely on proprietary methodologies embodied in our EcQ® System to identify internal weaknesses that prevent companies from building genuine ambassadorship and that limit their strategic capabilities. EcQ® has proven its value in both large global companies, as well as in smaller entrepreneurial firms.

Senior managers of leading companies around the world have come to trust Reputation Institute for our ability to draw on our extensive knowledge and research, sophisticated analysis, rigorous methodologies, and on our international network of experienced partners and advisors to help them develop robust and actionable reputation strategies. We invite organizations and individuals to take advantage of our proven and proprietary analytical tools, and work with our experts to manage, grow, and protect your organization's reputation.

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Vuma Reputation Management – ‘Thinking globally, acting locally’

Vuma Reputation Management selected as the official SA partner for international crisis communication leader - Docleaf (www.docleaf.com)
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Brand and reputation ranks as one of the most valuable corporate assets – (second only to people who are at the top of the list, according to studies).

Johannesburg based, Vuma Reputation Management’s focus is to protect, develop and enhance corporate reputation through well planned, world-class strategic communication.   Critical to managing the responsibility of protecting the image of some of South Africa’s top listed companies is the consultancy’s specialisation in crisis communication, for which it has a solid track record.

The news of its association with Docleaf, leading UK based authority in crisis communications, crisis management and trauma counseling, is “a unique and invaluable opportunity to draw from global thought leaders and impart world-class skills locally,” says Janine Hills, CEO of Vuma Reputation Management.  “This global alliance positions us on a new level – launches us into an incredible new orbit, provides added value to our clients, and it’s an absolute privilege to be associated with a power-house in the league of Docleaf.”

Established in 1998, Docleaf has helped more than 200 clients in the UK and around the world to avoid, manage and recover from the impact of the 21st century’s increasing variety of social, economic, political, technological, and environmental crises.  These clients include businesses, trade associations, financial institutions and government.  With a 97% retention rate amongst over 50 retained clients, Docleaf is one of the few companies that provides a comprehensive 24/7 response service.

Vuma Reputation Management joins Docleaf as the official South African associate of its recently launched global crisis communications network, with representatives spanning the globe from Canada, the USA and Australia, to Singapore, India, Greece and Dubai.

The South African consultancy’s rationale with the Docleaf business alignment is to think globally and act locally.  “No matter what your experience - vital information is learned in every crisis situation because of the unique circumstances surrounding each case,” says Hills.  “Thought leadership can guide in times of crisis.  The opportunity to draw from the client experience of experts from around the world is a huge advantage for all the specialists in Docleaf’s network.”

The global experts will work on a referral basis with a cross pollination of business from around the world.  Knowledge sharing will be a key component of the network and representatives will connect together on a regular basis to ensure that they are updated on the latest global crisis communications issues set against current world affairs.

Vuma Reputation Management’s Global Alliance Partners for Crisis Communications include:

South Africa
Janine Hills, Chief Executive, Vuma Corporate Reputation Management
Tel: 082 490 0960
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www.vumacom.co.za

UK
Dr David Perl, Chief Executive, Docleaf
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David Davis, Head of Communications, Docleaf
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Tel: +44 (0) 1923 681224
www.docleaf.com

Australia
Ross Campbell, Principal, Ross Campbell & Associates
Tel: +613 8508 7300
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www.crisismanagement.com.au

Canada
Mark Towhey, President, Towhey Consulting Group
Tel: +1 (416) 234 0644
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www.towhey.com

Dubai
Jack Pearce, managing director, Matrix Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 343 0888
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www.matrixdubai.com

Greece
Anthony Gortzis, One Team Communications
Tel: +30 210 7259500
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www.oneteam.gr

India
Madan Bahal, Managing Director, AdfactorsPR
Tel: +9122 2281 0565
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www.adfactorspr.com

Singapore
Rajesh Nair
Tel: +65 62247748
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www.adfactorspr.com

United States
Jonathan Bernstein, Principal, Bernstein Crisis Management
Tel: +1 (626) 525 3828 or (626) 355 7278
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www.bernsteincrisismanagement.com

Our International Media Exchange Programme Partner

Stuart Roach – CEO - Profile

In 20 years as a sports journalist, Stuart Roach has experienced every genre of the media industry.

Starting out in regional newspapers, Stuart also worked as a writer and sub-editor for a number of UK national newspapers, including the Telegraph, Daily Mirror, The Sun, Express, Daily Mail and Daily Star.

Having also gained experience in Radio and Television, Stuart now works for BBC Sport as a broadcaster and editor. As senior football writer, Stuart was the BBC website’s man in South Korea for the 2002 World Cup, covering 15 games from the tournament including all six played by the host nation.

Last year’s World Cup in Germany saw Stuart move into a managerial role, overseeing the BBC Website’s World Cup launch site and a number of the innovations which enhanced the coverage of the tournament. This project earned Stuart a BBC News and Sport Innovation award, adding to the 2004 Bafta Award and 2002 Bafta nomination Stuart and the BBC website team had previously received.

Stuart also covered the 2001 Uefa Cup final between Liverpool and Alaves for BBC Sport and can now be heard as a weekend presenter for BBC Television’s Score Saturday programme.

Stuart’s BBC project work also saw him manage the interactive arm of the 2004 Sport Relief campaign, which raised £15m for sport-related charities in the UK.

His exeprience allowed Stuart to form his own company, Red Pilot Communications, which now boasts links with The Premier League and a number of leading clubs and players in English football. The company also compiles and supplies columns on music, sport and travel, as well as handling the public relations accounts for clients in widely varying professional fields.

A passionate writer and skilled orator, Stuart’s first book, Reading Between The Lines – A Season Of Dreams, was released to critical acclaim in June.