Some of the most powerful and most innovative companies around have seen something akin to open revolts by their 'progressive' workforces. Facebook deals with employees who want to censor political speech. Spotify staffers who want to control the content of Joe Rogan after he just signed a $100 million deal. In Vancouver, Hootsuite just cancelled a big contract with ICE after workers made their views known. Are these 'own goals' on the business side? And what's the PR strategy for dealing with this kind of situation?   Mind Meld PR Founder Jonathon Narvey talks with Breakthrough Communications Founder Paul Sullivan. Paul's 30 years of media experience gives him keen insights into how effectively position clients to stand out in the marketplace and manage delicate issues with diplomacy and tact.  

News we reference on this episode  

Staff revolt causes Hootsuite to cancel deal with ICE 

https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-revolt-causes-hootsuite-to-cancel-deal-with-ice 

For years, Mark Zuckerberg has faced criticism that Facebook is bad for democracy. 

https://www.theverge.com/21444203/facebook-leaked-audio-zuckerberg-trump-pandemic-blm 

Spotify’s dilemma: Censor Joe Rogan or call his podcast free speech? 

https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/spotifys-dilemma-censor-joe-rogan-or-call-his-podcast-free-speech 

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