Turning Communications and Corporate Affairs into Business and Societal Value

The OCR is a think tank and knowledge exchange network for materializing value out of the communications and corporate affairs functions. We work with leading global companies on this mission, by focusing on what's now, what's next, and how to get there.

About The OCR

Founded at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2008, the Observatory on Corporate Reputation (OCR) is a research think tank devoted to improving and enhancing the corporate affairs and corporate communications function of the Fortune 500 and Global Forbes 2000. We produce research and supply actionable knowledge that informs and drives the corporate affairs and communications practices. 

Our proprietary research supports the corporate affairs function as it relates to

  • Public policy
  • Corporate communications
  • ESGD
  • Health and safety
  • Government relations
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Philanthropy

OCR Announces 2021 Senior-Level Gatherings

July 13, 2021 /
The OCR announces its two focal gatherings for 2021. The Senior Corporate Affairs Summit is Tuesday, December 7. Invited guests bring their issues for
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The OCR Launches New Online Executive Roundtable Platform

July 15, 2020 /
NEW YORK, JULY 15, 2020 – The OCR Network today announced the launch of a new online platform for hosting executive roundtables.   The
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OCR Announces 2020 Senior-Level Gatherings

January 28, 2020 /
The OCR announces its three gatherings for 2020. The Senior Corporate Affairs Summit is Tuesday, December 1. Invited guests bring their issues for discussion,
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It is easy to start a project but it is hard to do it well. Well, not for us.

Let's work together

How to Get Started

Step 1: Let’s plan a capabilities briefing to get to know us, how we manage risks and deliver ROI. We’ll review the top requirements to look for to help you make a good decision.

Step 2: If we’re a good match with your culture, the next step is a discovery conversation to learn about your development opportunities and discuss the customized solutions we bring to the table.

Step 3: Participate in a co-creation meeting (ideally in person) to collaboratively scope custom deliverables and outcomes and agree on the investment range and timing for the project.

Step 4: Approve the final agreement that includes data-driven measures of success for the project, and get started on creating a culture of connection!

OUR
SERVICES

MASTER SUMMITS

By-invitation-only gatherings of senior leaders focused on time-sensitive issues.

SOFTWARE AND ANALYTICS

Contact us about our software and analytic

STRATEGY ANALYSIS

Contact us about our strategy analysis.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Contact us about our executive education offerings.

PHONE CONSULTATIONS

Referrals. Recommendations. Resources.

RESEARCH

Benchmark research provide senior leaders objective data and the finger-on-the-pulse of their peers.

FEATURED
EVENTS

December 6th 2022

Senior Corporate Affairs Summit

Invitation Only
Chatham House Rule Applies

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May 17th 2022

The Corporate Affairs Hot Seat

Invitation Only
Chatham House Rule Applies

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About The OCR

The OCR is run by Craig Carroll, Ph.D. (Founder and Executive Director) and Reid Walker, Senior Partner

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Craig Carroll, PhD

Executive Director

Craig Carroll, PhD, is Founder and Executive Director of The OCR. He is Senior Lecturer of Rice University's Graduate School of Business.

Reid Walker

Senior Partner

Reid Walker is Senior Partner of The OCR. Previously Reid was Chief Communications Officer for T-Mobile and Lenovo and held senior positions at Honeywell and GE.

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About The OCR

The OCR is run by Craig Carroll, Ph.D. (Founder and Executive Director).

Craig Carroll, PhD

Executive Director

Craig Carroll, PhD, is Founder and Executive Director of The OCR. He is Senior Lecturer of Rice University's Graduate School of Business.

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Sample Network Members

Accenture
AIG
Assurant
AT_T
axis
Bayer
Booz
CME Group
Coca Cola
Colgate-Palmolive
CVS Health
Danaher
Delta
Deutsche Bank
Dun_Bradstreet
Lilly
ESPN
Estee-Lauder
Fidelity
Gannett
Gate_s-Venture
GSK
Harman
Hilton
Horizon
Johnson-_-Johnson
Kroger
L_Oreal
Levi_s
Master-Card
McDonald_s
MetLife
Microsoft
Natixis
Nestle
News Corp
Nielsen
PayPal
Pepsico
Pitney Bowes
Procter _ Gamble
Prudential
RSM
S_P Global
Spotify
T. Rowe Price
Thermo Fisher
TIAA
Under Armour
Vf
Walmart
Warner-Media
Xylem
Yum

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