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Of Maersk and Men

In this episode of Communication Breakdown, Steve Dowling and Craig Carroll examine two high-stakes corporate communication moments with direct lessons for CEOs, communications executives, public affairs leaders, and reputation advisors. First, they analyze eBay’s sharp rejection of GameStop’s attempted takeover bid and how the company used disciplined messaging, board governance language, and business credibility to control the narrative. Then, they turn to Maersk’s response to rising fuel costs and operational risk tied to the Strait of Hormuz, showing how executive transparency…

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