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Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Navigating Online Reputation Crises

Industry professionals from media, public relations and corporate communications were spotted at “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises”, an exclusive learning and networking forum organised by the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Limited.

The session was led by globally recognised crisis communications expert Farzana Baduel, President-elect of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), UK. The discussion focused on practical strategies for managing online crises, safeguarding organisational reputation, and leading with confidence in an increasingly digital-first environment.

The event also served as a valuable platform for networking, reinforcing the importance of strategic communication and digital reputation management in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.

  • Event: Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises

  • Date: 16.12.2025 

  • Venue: Sheraton Colombo

  • Organiser: Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL) in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Limited

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Rishini Weeraratne

Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a member of the World Bank Group), and Australia Aid. In August 2025, she received the Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award in the Corporate and Professional Sector, and in October 2025, she was named Legendary Woman of the Year 2025 for Pioneering Digital Media in Sri Lanka. Rishini is also the Ambassador in Sri Lanka for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK). Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

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