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手握西贝6000万咨询费的华与华,被罗永浩炮轰冤吗
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-15 15:32

Core Viewpoint - The recent conflict involving Luo Yonghao, Xibei, and consulting firm Huayi Huayi highlights the challenges and dynamics of brand management and public relations in the face of consumer expectations and social media scrutiny [2][10]. Group 1: Incident Overview - Huayi Huayi's founder, Hua Shan, publicly supported Xibei's chairman, Jia Guolong, claiming there was no crisis, which led to Luo Yonghao criticizing Huayi Huayi for allegedly misleading consumers [2][4]. - Luo Yonghao's criticism prompted Huayi Huayi to apologize, and subsequently, Xibei issued a public apology, seemingly resolving the immediate conflict [2][4]. - The incident has raised questions about Huayi Huayi's role and effectiveness as a consulting firm in managing brand crises [2][8]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - Huayi Huayi has reportedly received over 60 million yuan in consulting fees from Xibei over a decade, indicating a long-term partnership [4]. - The firm has established a subscription-based consulting model, suggesting a focus on ongoing value creation rather than one-time fees [4]. Group 3: Industry Perspectives - Industry experts view the situation as detrimental for both Xibei and Huayi Huayi, with consumers and media emerging as the real winners due to increased transparency and engagement [2][5]. - The blurred lines between consulting and public relations roles are becoming more pronounced, complicating how firms like Huayi Huayi navigate crises [8]. Group 4: Crisis Management Insights - The crisis was exacerbated by Jia Guolong's emotional responses, which did not align with consumer expectations and led to further public backlash [10][11]. - Effective crisis management requires timely and professional responses, rather than emotional reactions from company leaders [10][11]. - The incident illustrates the importance of understanding consumer sentiment and the potential pitfalls of conflating technical definitions with emotional consumer experiences [11].