Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (August)

AI Sentiment Analysis-Based Brand Reputation Management Strategy in Responding to Social and Ethical Issues on Social Media

Yusuf Rahman Al Hakim (Universitas Mayjen Sungkono Mojokerto)
Mochamad Irfan (Universitas Mayjen Sungkono Mojokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2026

Abstract

The dynamic evolution of social media has heightened brand reputation crisis vulnerability due to intense public scrutiny over social and ethical business issues. This study aims to analyze the utilization of Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based AI Sentiment Analysis in mapping reputation crises, formulating responsive corporate crisis communication strategies, and evaluating its impact on brand image recovery and public trust. An exploratory qualitative approach using a case study design was conducted through social media listening and in-depth interviews with crisis communication practitioners and data analysts. The findings demonstrate that AI Sentiment Analysis precisely detects netizen negative emotion anomalies, maps key actor network clusters, and categorizes social issue topics in real-time. Formulating crisis communication strategies that balance analytical data-driven response speed with empathetic messaging significantly reduces crisis escalation duration, restores corporate social legitimacy, and strengthens customer loyalty. This study concludes that integrating artificial intelligence with transparent communication governance forms the core foundation for successful modern corporate reputation risk mitigation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

inti

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (e-ISSN: 2830-795X) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published triannually—in May, August, and November. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that critically examines the interplay between scientific advancement, ...