AL MUNIR : Jurnal Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam
Volume 16 Nomor 02 Tahun 2025

Strategi Komunikasi Krisis Organisasi Dalam Menghadapi Isu Boikot Unilever

Nurul Amalia Fitriani (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Arumbinang Pindoyoga Ahsan (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Selvi Novitasari (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Ananta Priscila (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Isna Siskawati (Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study examines the crisis communication strategy of PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk in responding to the boycott calls arising from the Palestine-Israel conflict during 2023-2024. The approach used is qualitative with a case study method, collecting data through in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that the company responded quickly with a dedicated team actively monitoring and managing the issue. The communication strategy emphasized transparency, empathy, and adjustment to the cultural sensitivities and social values of the local community. Effective coordination within the organization was also a key factor in delivering consistent and effective messages to the public and business partners. Through these efforts, Unilever succeeded in building a clear and factual narrative that helped to calm public anxiety and panic. The strategy reflects the adaptive application of the Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT), managing the crisis by balancing global business interests with Indonesia's local values. Overall, the communication was not only focused on direct problem-solving but also on building long-term relationships with the public through transparent and culturally sensitive communication. This approach proved effective in maintaining the company’s reputation amid a complex and dynamic crisis.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

almunir

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Al Munir Journal of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting is open access and peer review of journals published by the Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Study Program of the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Sciences, Imam Bonjol Padang State Islamic University (UIN). This journal covers ...