Analyzes how Steve Harvey responded to the negative public relations incidents that occurred during his live announcement of the wrong 2015 Miss Universe winner.

Image Repair Report

Image Repair Report: Steve Harvey
Kathryn Akins & Christine Reddy

Analyzes how Steve Harvey responded to the negative public relations incidents that occurred during his live announcement of the wrong 2015 Miss Universe winner.

Identifies Harvey’s image repair discourse strategies and tactics.

Evaluates the effectiveness of these strategies and tactics through a content analysis of the media coverage Finally, this study identifies new image repair tactics.