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Shifa Ardiana Rachmawati
Universitas Slamet Riyadi
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Corporate Reputation and Religious Fatwas: An Examination of Unilever Indonesia’s Public Statements Shifa Ardiana Rachmawati; Syifa Ardiani Rachmawati; Retno Wulan Pawestri; Otniel Christian Putra Delova; Pramudya Ibnu Subrata
Jurnal Genesis Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): Articles in Press - Jurnal Genesis Indonesia
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.jgi.002164

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The reputational crisis facing multinational corporations in Indonesia following MUI Fatwa No. 83 of 2023 represents a complex ideological challenge. This research analyzes the significant boycott pressures experienced by PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk, triggered by perceived geopolitical affiliations regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Utilizing qualitative content analysis grounded in Image Restoration Theory, this study examines how defensive narratives were constructed in official press releases to sustain brand resilience. The findings indicate that Unilever implemented strategic communication patterns centered on localization, specifically emphasizing local ownership, domestic operations, and halal certification. Furthermore, the company utilized transcendence strategies by highlighting its commitment to humanitarian aid in Gaza through official agencies. Theoretically, crisis communication effectiveness in religious markets depends heavily on aligning corporate narratives with the legitimacy of local religious authorities. This article serves as a practical guide for Public Relations practitioners in navigating sociopolitical crises while maintaining corporate legitimacy.
Co-Authors Otniel Christian Putra Delova Pramudya Ibnu Subrata Retno Wulan Pawestri Syifa Ardiani Rachmawati