
Influencer collaborations have come a long way over the past decade, ever since brands first recognised the value and impact of individuals with large, engaged audiences — those who influence and shape their followers’ decisions. Although these collaborations often sit on the borderline between different agency disciplines, we frequently use them as PR tools due to the broad range of opportunities they offer. Recent years have shown that simply placing a product next to a well-known person in a static photo is no longer enough. This approach feels “advertisy,” prompting followers to scroll past. If influencers post too much of this type of content, it can even damage their credibility in the long run.

We revisited a fundamental question — why we work with a partner — and asked ourselves, even on the busiest days, how we truly support them. These reflections led us to recommend our client PlanRadar’s Hungarian expert as an interviewee for one of the most prominent online business media outlets in Hungary.

Our cooperation with Wallis was both about profession and development. We worked with the group's companies for 15 years. This partnership has been one of the most valuable areas of learning in our 25 years, it has been one of our most important lessons: as leaders and as organizations, we have learned a lot from it, and it is still part of our identity.
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The power of true - 25 years of professional curiosity, diversity and enthusiasm. And a team that still works today with the same passion as at the beginning.

The sudden departure of SAP Hungary’s managing director, and the scandal that unfolded around it, once again highlighted that crisis management requires more than quick reaction. Thoughtful, well-structured and consistent communication plays an equally critical role. Without it, a company’s reputation can suffer long-term damage. This case also shows that ambiguity and vague wording often cause greater harm than the initial crisis itself. The aim of this article is not to detail the events at the company or to speculate, but to illustrate the challenges of managing a crisis rooted in organisational culture and structure.

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