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The Practice of Public Relations
Fourteenth Edition
Chapter 14
International Consumer Relations
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Learning Objectives
14.1 To examine the important public of “consumers,” both in the United States and around the world.
14.2 To explain the nuances of consumer relations; dealing persuasively with customers and prospects to build an agreeable consumer experience.
14.3 To discuss the growth of the “consumer movement” in America and around the world.
14.4 To discuss the differences in media and management between international organizations and those in the United States.
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Opening Example: Out of Cluck
Companies must be sensitive to the fact that when you make a mistake in another country, word travels
In early 2018, many of KFC’s 900 stores throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland ran out of chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken ran out of chicken at many of its 900 stores through-out the United Kingdom and Ireland. KFC hired a new distribution company to deliver its products. There was an operational issue at a warehouse.
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KFC’s Response
KFC took out full-page ads to apologize for the fiasco
They jumbled the letters on the chicken bucket to read FCK
KFC apologized for the fiasco.
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Think Global, Act Local
Thanks to e-commerce, the world continues to evolve into a society of consumers
Global companies must be sensitive to local surroundings
Deliver dependable products in a manner that is service-oriented and ethical
Thinking global and acting local is important. At the core of international consumer relations lies an attitude of delivering dependable products in a manner that is service-oriented and ethical. The aim is to offer products and brands that are stellar not only in quality but also in reputation.
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Learning Objective 14.1
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