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Reputation Affairs is the Swiss reputation boutique for companies, organizations and executives in critical communication situations. Based in Zurich, we advise on reputation risks, crisis communication and issues management – discreetly, precisely and internationally networked.

“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to destroy it.”

– Benjamin Franklin

What we do: Making reputation risks
visible, measurable and manageable

We make reputation risks at the interface between your organization and the communications world visible, measurable and manageable. We continuously analyze, anticipate and monitor reputation risks and intervene quickly and effectively when needed. We act strategically toward media, stakeholders and the public, at all levels and in every situation.

Our advisory model combines three elements that are critical in high-risk situations:

Access:
Direct access to
relevant stakeholders

We open doors to journalists, editorial teams, regulatory environments and industry opinion leaders. This enables targeted outreach instead of broad distribution, as well as narrative control at the source, not just in reaction.

Communication:
Precision
under pressure

We structure communication in legally and reputationally sensitive contexts, align internal and external messages and prepare executives for high-risk appearances. Result: consistent messages across markets, protected credibility of management.

Technology:
Decision-ready situational
intelligence

We continuously monitor media, social channels and search results, identify narrative shifts and amplification patterns early and deliver data-driven impact measurement. Result: early warning before escalation, objective decision-making basis under pressure, measurable outcomes (sentiment, visibility, narrative control).

Our offering: Crisis communication and
reputation protection for Swiss companies

Reputation crises rarely come announced. But how you respond determines your reputation. Reputation Affairs provides guidance when much is at stake and the communication space is narrow. Whether product recalls, regulatory proceedings (FINMA, EU authorities, criminal investigations), internal misconduct or personal attacks: we are at your side when it matters.

Crisis Preparedness

Those who are prepared for crises act confidently, even when things are critical. With clear processes, defined roles and tested scenarios, you remain capable of action while others are still reacting.

Reputation Crises

In media reputation crises, personal attacks or business-damaging allegations, the first hours are decisive. We ensure that you maintain control over your messages, appearances and communication channels.

Recall Actions

A product recall is a high-risk communication situation. We help you inform quickly, legally compliant and with process reliability while protecting your brand.

Compliance Cases

In cases of internal violations or regulatory proceedings, every word is critical. We help you maintain information sovereignty, protect your reputation and demonstrate credible remediation.

Reputation Monitoring

Those who do not know what is being said about their company cannot respond. We provide you with a clear overview of sentiments, risks and issues so you are always one step ahead.

The impact of reputation crises
on Swiss companies

An unmanaged reputation crisis costs a Swiss mid-sized company up to CHF 40 million in cumulative revenue over five years. Negative media coverage always has a negative impact on reputation. The damage is not linear. Prevention is significantly more effective than subsequent damage control. Strengthening and preparing in good times pays off in multiple ways.

Example calculation
for a Swiss
mid-sized company:

Over a five-year period, a mid-sized company based in Switzerland with annual revenue of CHF 100 million risks losing up to CHF 40 million in cumulative revenue if exposed to reputation damage unprepared. Damage mitigation through good planning and an intact reputation structure corresponds to CHF 16 million. With a proactive approach to reputation management, negative impacts on revenue loss can be minimized to less than 10 percent on a three-year basis. Not to mention the additional benefits of proactive reputation management: strengthening the business, brand power and increasing loyalty of customers and employees.

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Disclaimer and calculation basis: This is an example. Reputation and financial damage for a Swiss mid-sized company from the financial services sector, calculated on annual revenue of CHF 100 million following a fraud case by an employee. The figures are for illustrative purposes only.

Frequently asked questions about reputation management in Switzerland

Reputation management is the systematic observation, analysis and control of the perception of an organization or person in the public sphere. It includes reputation strategy, reputation analysis, issues management, crisis communication and online reputation management. The goal is to identify reputation risks early, actively build trust and secure room for maneuver in critical situations.

At the latest when regulatory, media or digital risks can influence business operations. In Switzerland, these are typically banks and asset managers under FINMA supervision, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies with global exposure, industrial and family corporations, family offices and UHNWI, as well as international headquarters in Zug, Basel and Geneva. Those active in any of these fields need reputation management not just in a crisis, but as an ongoing responsibility.

Issues management identifies reputation risks early, before they become crises. Crisis communication takes effect when the crisis has already occurred. Issues management works with early warning indicators, monitoring setups and escalation paths. Crisis communication structures decisions and messages under acute time and public pressure. Both disciplines complement each other. Good issues management significantly reduces the frequency of actual crises.

Swiss hourly rates for strategic reputation and crisis advisory typically range between CHF 225 and CHF 450. Total costs depend on the type of mandate and urgency. A reputation analysis report is clearly calculable; an acute crisis naturally is not. We calculate transparently and define mandates so that effort and impact remain in a sustainable relationship.

Reputation Affairs supports companies, organizations and executives in identifying critical situations early, managing them strategically and resolving them sustainably. Our core team consists of approximately ten specialized consultants in Zurich, complemented by a network of experienced experts in German-speaking Switzerland, Romandy and Ticino. We combine strategic communication expertise with extensive experience in media relations, stakeholder management and crisis leadership. As part of Brand Affairs AG, a leading Swiss communications consultancy based in Zurich (founded 2006), our clients benefit from extended resources and a broad network in media, business and politics, while receiving focused and discreet advisory.

Reto Zangerl

Reto Zangerl

Managing Partner
Reto Zangerl

Markus Kramer

Managing Partner
Reto Zangerl

Medard Meier

Senior Counselor
Reto Zangerl

Medard Meier

Senior Counselor
Reto Zangerl

Natascia Valenta

Account Director Italian-speaking Switzerland

Our in-house team is complemented by our external partners, who act as authorities in their respective fields across functions and regions.

Simkins Ltd. UK and Global
Media Law & Defamation
Meili l Pfortmüller - Media, Communication, Entertainment, Arts
Media, Communications and Entertainment
iPrime - Trademark, Intellectual Property and Brand Protection
Trademark, Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

Insights

Expertise, Meinungen und Input von unserem Team.

Offices & Locations

Zurich

Reputation Affairs

Mühlebachstr. 8
CH – 8008 Zurich

T: +41 44 254 80 00
E: contact@reputationaffairs.com

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Bern

Reputation Affairs

c/o Krauthammer & Partner
Hotelgasse 10, CH-3011 Bern

T: +41 44 254 80 00
E: contact@reputationaffairs.com

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Lausanne

Reputation Affairs

Route de la Corniche 4
CH – 1066 Epalinges

T: +41 21 652 50 50
E: contact@reputationaffairs.com

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Lugano

Reputation Affairs

Via Ciseri 3
CH – 6900 Lugano

T: +41 44 254 80 00
E: contact@reputationaffairs.com

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Get in touch

Are you prepared for an emergency? We will analyze your situation in an initial confidential conversation – without obligation and discreetly.

Contact Managing Partner Reto Zangerl at
+41 44 254 80 00 or contact@reputationaffairs.com