In the aftermath of #MeToo, Amber Heard chose to share her experiences of sexual abuse and violence in the relationship with Johnny Depp in an article. Depp denied the allegations and claimed that the accusations were fabricated and therefore chose to sue Heard for defamation. The defamation trial between the ex-spouses began in 2022 and received much attention since it was broadcast live to the public. The lawsuit quickly went viral on social media where Depp's fans constructed and spread favorable narratives on Depp's behalf in order to restore his reputation. The purpose of the study is to examine, from a gender perspective, how fans of a public figure crisis communicated on social media during an ongoing trial following accusations of intimate partner violence. This is achieved by a qualitative content analysis where posts published by Depp's fans during the trial are analyzed based on the theories of postfeminism and Image Repair Theory. The study concluded that both Depp and Heard are portrayed based on male and female attributes to relate to the roles of victim and perpetrator more clearly. Heard is blamed and mocked, while Depp is celebrated and respected. Furthermore, there are also narratives that connect to misogynistic ideas that are hidden by, for example, discussions about equality and can be seen as a backlash against feminist successes. / I efterdyningarna av #MeToo valde Amber Heard att dela med sig av sina erfarenheter av sexuella övergrepp och våld i förhållandet med Johnny Depp i en debattartikel. Depp förnekade anklagelserna och menade att de var fabricerade och valde därför att stämma Heard för förtal. Förtalsrättegången mellan de forna makarna inleddes 2022 och fick stor uppmärksamhet eftersom den livesändes inför allmänheten. Rättegången blev snabbt viral på sociala medier där Depps fans konstruerade och spred fördelaktiga narrativ å Depps vägnar i syfte att återupprätta hans rykte. Syftet med studien är att utifrån ett genusperspektiv undersöka hur fans till en offentlig person kriskommunicerat på sociala medier under en pågående rättegång efter anklagelser om våld i nära relation. Detta genomförs med en kvalitativ innehållsanalys där inlägg publicerade av Depps fans under tiden för rättegången analyseras utifrån teorierna postfeminism och Image Repair Theory. Studiens resultat visade att både Depp och Heard porträtteras utifrån manliga och kvinnliga attribut för att tydligare anknyta till rollerna som offer och förövare. Heard blir skuldbelagd och hånad, medan Depp blir hyllad och respekterad. Vidare förekommer också narrativ som anknyter till kvinnofientliga idéer som döljs av exempelvis diskussioner om jämställdhet och kan ses som en motreaktion på feministiska framgångar.

Vi har genomfört en innehålls- och textanalys samt retorisk analys av Furuviksparkens inlägg på Instagram och uttalanden i press och tv under schimpansincidenten 2022 i syfte att undersöka hur de använt olika strategier och retoriska medel för att upprätthålla sitt anseende och image. Med Image Repair Theory, Situational Crisis Communication Theory och retorikens appellformer har vi kunnat identifiera hur Furuvikparken använder olika strategier inom dessa teorier samt retoriska medel. I vår studie framkommer flera betydelsefulla resultat som ger insikter i hur Furuviksparken formulerade sina budskap under schimpansincidenten. En framstående observation är användingen av varierande retoriska strategier beroende på medieform. Furuviksparkens Instagram-inlägg utmärker sig genom en konsekvent ton och budskapsstruktur över tid, vilket indikerar en medveten ansträngning att bibehålla ett förtroendeingivande varumärke. Vidare visar studien på en dynamik i de retoriska strategierna över krisens förlopp. Pressutlåtanden och tv-intervjuer genomgick förändring där olika strategier som tillrättaläggande och återuppbyggnad användes i olika faser av krisen. Slutligen, vår analys pekar på en medveten användning av situational crisis communication- och image repair-strategier. Furuviksparken har strategiskt tillämpat dessa stratgier för att hantera och reparera sitt rykte under schimpansincidenten. Strategierna kan ses som ett försök att påverka uppfattningen om organisationen och skapa en positiv bild trots krisen. / We have carried out a content and text analysis as well as a rethorical analysis of Furuviksparkens posts on Instagram and statments in the press and on television during the 2022 chimpanzee incident in order to study how they used different strategies and rethorical means to maintain their reputation and image. With Image Repair Theory, Situational Crisis Communication Theory and rethorical forms of appeal, we have been able to identify how Furuviksparken uses different strategies within these theories as well as rethorical means. In our study, several significant results appear that provide insights into how Furuviksparken constructed its messages during the chimpanzee incident. A prominent observation is the use of varying rethorical strategies depending on the media form. Furuviksparkens Instagram posts are distinguished by a consistent tone and message structure over time, indicating a conscious effort to maintain a trustworthy organization. Furthermore, the study shows a dynamic in the rethorical strategies over the course of the crisis. Press statments and television interviews underwent change where different strategies such as relief and reconstruction were used in different phases of the crisis. Our analysis points to a conscious use of situational crisis communication- and image repair strategies. Furuviksparken has strategically applied these strategies to manage and repair its reputation during the incident. The strategies can be seen as an attempt to influence the perception of the organization and create a positive image during the incident.

Notre recherche qualitative, une étude de cas en communication de crise, dresse le portrait de la marée noire dans le golfe du Mexique durant l’été 2010. La recherche est ancrée sur le modèle de l’Image Repair Theory (IRT) de W.L. Benoit, bonifié de contributions d’autres auteurs, afin d’étudier les stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par British Petroleum America (BP). En scrutant la version Web de quotidiens d’information et le site Internet de BP, nous avons identifié 176 citations officielles que nous avons cataloguées grâce à une analyse de contenu basée sur la Théorie de la narration de Nicole D’Almeida. La description de ce cas réel et l’analyse des stratégies de communication de crise de BP confirment l’adaptabilité de l’IRT bonifiée (IRTB) aux conditions de l’étude et au contexte propre à la crise. L’IRTB a facilité l’interprétation et l’indexation des six stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par BP afin de défendre, promouvoir ou réparer sa réputation.

Notre recherche qualitative, une étude de cas en communication de crise, dresse le portrait de la marée noire dans le golfe du Mexique durant l’été 2010. La recherche est ancrée sur le modèle de l’Image Repair Theory (IRT) de W.L. Benoit, bonifié de contributions d’autres auteurs, afin d’étudier les stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par British Petroleum America (BP). En scrutant la version Web de quotidiens d’information et le site Internet de BP, nous avons identifié 176 citations officielles que nous avons cataloguées grâce à une analyse de contenu basée sur la Théorie de la narration de Nicole D’Almeida. La description de ce cas réel et l’analyse des stratégies de communication de crise de BP confirment l’adaptabilité de l’IRT bonifiée (IRTB) aux conditions de l’étude et au contexte propre à la crise. L’IRTB a facilité l’interprétation et l’indexation des six stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par BP afin de défendre, promouvoir ou réparer sa réputation.

Notre recherche qualitative, une étude de cas en communication de crise, dresse le portrait de la marée noire dans le golfe du Mexique durant l’été 2010. La recherche est ancrée sur le modèle de l’Image Repair Theory (IRT) de W.L. Benoit, bonifié de contributions d’autres auteurs, afin d’étudier les stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par British Petroleum America (BP). En scrutant la version Web de quotidiens d’information et le site Internet de BP, nous avons identifié 176 citations officielles que nous avons cataloguées grâce à une analyse de contenu basée sur la Théorie de la narration de Nicole D’Almeida. La description de ce cas réel et l’analyse des stratégies de communication de crise de BP confirment l’adaptabilité de l’IRT bonifiée (IRTB) aux conditions de l’étude et au contexte propre à la crise. L’IRTB a facilité l’interprétation et l’indexation des six stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par BP afin de défendre, promouvoir ou réparer sa réputation.

Prior research has pointed out the importance of companies attending social media during company crises. Though limited studies have examined how crisis communication stands on social media platforms during real organisational crises. Done by a qualitative textual analysis conducted through official statements from H&M:s Facebook posts, Twitter posts and Instagram posts for this case, this study aims to explore how the crisis communication for H&M stood during their crisis “coolest monkey in the jungle” in January 2018 to see how H&M used effective crisis communication strategies. The textual analysis is used to study how the empirical material reveal recurrent strategies from Image repair theory together with the rhetorical concept of ethos pathos and logos. Based on prior research for crisis communication mainly made through case studies we use the same design which has been proven successful. Findings suggested how H&M regularly were using recurrent strategies from Image repair theory and the rhetorical concept in their crisis communication in this case. The outcome of this study shows an example for how crisis communication on social media can be and how effective crisis communication strategies can be used on social media.

Notre recherche qualitative, une étude de cas en communication de crise, dresse le portrait de la marée noire dans le golfe du Mexique durant l’été 2010. La recherche est ancrée sur le modèle de l’Image Repair Theory (IRT) de W.L. Benoit, bonifié de contributions d’autres auteurs, afin d’étudier les stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par British Petroleum America (BP). En scrutant la version Web de quotidiens d’information et le site Internet de BP, nous avons identifié 176 citations officielles que nous avons cataloguées grâce à une analyse de contenu basée sur la Théorie de la narration de Nicole D’Almeida. La description de ce cas réel et l’analyse des stratégies de communication de crise de BP confirment l’adaptabilité de l’IRT bonifiée (IRTB) aux conditions de l’étude et au contexte propre à la crise. L’IRTB a facilité l’interprétation et l’indexation des six stratégies de communication de crise utilisées par BP afin de défendre, promouvoir ou réparer sa réputation.

The research conducted in The Bubble That Burst – Isabella Löwengrip’s Crisis Communication Through Blog Posts aims to answer how Isabella Löwengrip attempted to save both her and her companies images during a crisis in the fall of 2019. Benoit’s Image Repair Theory and Goffman’s Self-Presentation Theory were combined to create the framework of this study. The material studied were blog posts uploaded onto her personal blog that mainly concerned the crisis during the months of October and November 2019. To demonstrate how the crisis evolved, additional material was added from February 2020. A textual rhetorical analysis method was used to investigate how Löwengrip aimed to persuade the blog’s readers that both she and her companies are still trustworthy. The results showed that Löwengrip used several Image Repair as well as rhetorical strategies. Löwengrip also changed her self-presentation during the crisis. Furthermore, it demonstrates how aware she is about her image. Additionally, the personal character of the blog medium makes the crisis communication more emotionally based and relationship building than traditional Image Repair and crisis communication efforts.

Denna studie är en kvalitativ textanalys av SAS kriskommunikation under pilotstrejken 2019. Materialet för studien är fyra pressmeddelanden som SAS publicerar på sin hemsida angående pilotstrejken. Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka SAS kriskommunikation, hur strejken framställs i pressmeddelandena, om någon konstrueras som ansvarig för krisen och om SAS tillämpar någon image reparerande strategi. Detta görs genom en teoretisk utgångspunkt från den retoriska kriskommunikationsforskningen och den systemisk-funktionella grammatiken, med fokus på den ideationella metafunktionen som anser att språkets betydelse är det centrala för texters mening. Metoder som används är den ideationell grammatik, ergativitetsanalys och en analys av image repair theory från den retoriska kriskommunikationsforskningen. Analysen visar att händelsen framställs som konkret med tydliga deltagare och påverkan, pilotföreningarna framställs som ansvarig för strejken och det återfinns flera olika image reparerande strategier i pressmeddelandena.

During the last few years, Cancel culture became a significant part of the social mediaculture. The new phenomenon aims to call out people or companies that have acted in a wayt hat does not go with the values of the consumers, which leads to a canceling. Companies got canceled and had to adjust their crisis communication to the consumers in order to repair the companies image. The consumers in question are mainly Millennials and Generation Z who tend to be ethical consumers that focus on social injustice. This leads to bigger pressure on companies to act and adjust their crisis communication accordingly. The purpose of this study is to investigate what kind of crisis communication could be used during a canceling. A statement from two canceled companies, Oatly and Starbucks, will be examined based on their crisis strategies and rhetorical strategies. Both companies claim that their actions in areas, such as climate change and social injustice, are correct and they try to convince thee thical consumers that they can be trusted as an ethical company. The study revealed that both companies used established strategies in their crisis communication, which did differ from one another. Both companies claim that their actions in areas, such as climate change and social injustice, are correct and they try to convince the ethical consumers that they can be trusted as an ethical company. Oatly communicated in a transcendent way and stood firmly by their actions, whereas Starbucks promised to change their actions.