reputation

With the recession over -- in a sense, anyway -- many CEOs are happy to be standing. And after three tumultuous years, some are even cautiously optimistic. But 2011 is sure to present a whole new set of obstacles for corporate chiefs to confront -- and conquer.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was a leading voice in the fight against climate change just three years ago. Now, amid accusations of sexual misconduct, he faces an image problem. Is the environment losing a key spokesman?

Some companies don't realize how important their image is until it's gone. A new survey of corporate directors shows that reputation may account for 70% of a company's value.

Last month's oil rig explosion and subsequent spill in the Gulf of Mexico could leave BP with the legacy as the oil industry's "biggest polluter" while negatively affecting the entire industry's long-term profitability. Is this the Three Mile Island of offshore drilling?

The bank's shares were hammered on Friday as Wall Street finally woke up to its enormous reputational damage. This follows reports that a criminal investigation is being considered.

Today Norton has announced a new version of its Internet protection suite, Norton 360 v4, which includes antivirus protection, smart startup, online backup and uses reputation to keep you safe from malicious websites and enjoying your computer. As we discussed in our look at SafeCentral,...

Cash4Gold, the scrap gold buyer that recently hired Ed McMahon and MC Hammer to pitch their service during the Super Bowl, was busted by a blogger named Rob Cockerham at Cockeyed.com for offering one-third of the appraised value for scrap gold and then trying to bribe him to remove the story from...