Hat Snatcher’s Statement Is Masterclass in Wrecking Own Rep

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1757009361137{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]EKA Partner Eric Rose weighs in on Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek’s hat-snatching at the U.S. Open, which became a viral PR disaster worsened by his arrogant, threatening statement. Instead of apologizing, he mocked critics and escalated backlash, cementing perceptions of arrogance. His delayed apology came too late, making the case a lasting lesson in crisis communication failures.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https://prcg.com/blog/hat-snatchers-statement-wrecking-rep/” target=”_blank”]READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Steve Ballmer Face a Crisis of Trust

October 2024, Inglewood CA: Aerial view of Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This new stadium is currently home to the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers. FAA approval was acquired for this operation in restricted airspace.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756989211715{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]EKA Partner Eric Rose weighs in on the PR and credibility crisis the Los Angeles Clippers are facing. Rose writes that transparency, accountability, and proactive communication will determine whether the Clippers can weather the storm—or collapse under its weight.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”medium” url=”https://2urbangirls.com/2025/09/clippers-kawhi-leonard-and-steve-ballmer-face-a-crisis-of-trust/” target=”_blank”]READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]