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Spanx: Accusations of Product Risk
Buddig, J., Knapp, J., Meader, S., O’Rourke, J. S. (Editor)
January 26, 2018
SKU:
BUS-004062 Region:
North America
Topic:
Strategy & General Management, Marketing & Sales
Length:
15 pages
Keywords:
Brand Management, Conflict Management, crisis, crisis management, management
Copyrighted by:
Notre Dame
Student Price:
$4.00 (€3.61)
Average rating:
0
On January 20, 2014 The Huffington Post published an article about research into possible health risks associated with Spanx, the market-leading shapewear company. A few weeks later, the company made an announcement that the CEO was stepping down amidst rumors of a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). Spanx must decide how to respond to mounting media attention.
Learning Outcomes:
- To highlight conflicts that arise from negative media attention regarding product risk and deciding which conflicts warrant a company response and to what extent.
- To provide an example of how a company formulates and executes strategic communications strategies,
- To encourage a discussion about knowing your company’s brand and customers and understanding industry trends and historical perspectives.
- To encourage a discussion on the role of digital and social media.
- To consider an expanding stakeholder base and the importance of making decisions with the future of the company in mind.