How 'Duck Dynasty' Will Survive (and Thrive) Post-Phil Robertson Scandal

ATT | YAHOO! TV ^ | 12/19/2013 | Suzy Byrne

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Its patriarch has been indefinitely suspended. Activist groups like GLAAD and the NAACP are piling on. The Robertson family "can't imagine" the show without Phil "at the helm."

But are "Duck Dynasty's" days numbered in the wake of the patriarch's polarizing comments on gays and African Americans?

Far from it.

"This controversy will quickly pass and do no damage to the brand," says David E. Johnson, CEO of the PR and branding agency Strategic Vision LLC. "The reason is that the controversy reinforced the brand image. The brand image of Robertson and 'Duck Dynasty' is that they speak their minds and live their lives as they believe best. His comments reinforced that image."

[Related: Battle Lines Are Being Drawn Over 'Duck Dynasty' Dad's Suspension]

Indeed, the mobilization of die-hard "Duck" aficionados may only make the hit reality series even bigger when it returns to the airwaves on Jan. 15. But based on a survey of experts, A&E's swift, decisive move to suspend Robertson was the right one.

"I'm sure the A&E executives are sitting around a table going, 'We don't want another Paula Deen moment … We don't want to lose one of our biggest talents, but we're not going to put up with this kind of speech,'" crisis-PR strategist Howard Bragman tells "omg! Insider."

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This is from the liberal YAHOO! site. You have to read the comments. They do not agree with these experts.

[cincinnati65]

"I'd suggest making a humble admission of crossing a line publicly, which he has done, and a sincere apology to those he offended," says Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants. After that, he suggests Robertson sit down for "a one-on-one interview with a trusted host, preferably from the gay and lesbian community, or someone that is popular amongst the LGBT community."

This guy doesn't get it.

[rktman]

Quickly pass? Seems to me like it’s pickin’ up steam hourly. The ever tolerant a&e may have kicked the wrong hornets nest.

[JoeProBono]

https://www.facebook.com/Philrobertsonsupport

[Zuben Elgenubi]

The fagolas have met their Waterloo on this one.

[Mase]

Scandal? LOL!

To the Yahoo libtards, telling truth is scandalous.

Liberalism is indeed a mental disorder.

[Argus]

I’d suggest adding a new character to the show - gay cousin Steve from New Orleans.

[Mr. Lucky]

In the land of “Don’t Get It”, this guy is King.

[circlecity]

"I'd suggest making a humble admission of crossing a line publicly, which he has done, and a sincere apology to those he offended," says Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants. After that, he suggests Robertson sit down for "a one-on-one interview with a trusted host, preferably from the gay and lesbian community, or someone that is popular amongst the LGBT community."

First off, Robertson hasn't apologized for a thing. And since he didn't do anything wrong he has no oblgation to go crawling and genuflecting to anyone. They need to apologize to him.

[Mr. K]

I thought I heard on Meghan Kelly last night that the OTHER members of the family called A&E and told them they could not see doing the show without him, and they would be having a meeting this morning to “see what that means” for the future of the show.

Glenn Beck offered to carry the show- which i think would be AWESOME

I am enjoying the heck out of watching Glenn build an empire from scratch.

[Oliviaforever]

“Robertson has the conservative A-list rushing to his defense, from Sarah Palin and Sean Hannity to Ted Cruz and Bobby Jindal. And fans have flooded Twitter and comment sections speaking up for Robertson.”

Thankfully, we have a few Conservative leaders who will stand up with Phil with his views on gays and the impact of the Civil Rights movement.

[Obadiah]

...in the wake of the patriarch's polarizing comments on gays and African Americans?

Now they're saying he made "polarizing" comments about African Americans?

When does the lying stop. You know, besides the practice of homosexuality, the practice of bearing false witness against your neighbor is just as sinful and detestable as a practice.

[DoodleDawg]

I’d suggest adding a new character to the show - gay cousin Steve from New Orleans.

And do what with him?

[jim_trent]

> "I think A&E should sit and wait to see what the public response is, and more importantly, how Phil acts. Does he show some level of remorse and is he willing to understand what he did was wrong, or will he continue to be belligerent and offensive?"

This guy REALLY doesn't get it. This would lose Phil's base faster than anything I can think of.

[sport]

What Phil Robertson scandal?

[Talisker]

"I'd suggest making a humble admission of crossing a line publicly, which he has done, and a sincere apology to those he offended," says Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants. After that, he suggests Robertson sit down for "a one-on-one interview with a trusted host, preferably from the gay and lesbian community, or someone that is popular amongst the LGBT community."

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[Obadiah]

Yep, and way past time.

[sport]

My suggestion to Eric Schiffer is that he kiss my ass. Phil Robertson has done nothing wrong.

[ßuddaßudd]

Never Duck Hunted before,, but may have to buy a Duck Call from them and hang in the truck to show support...

[papertyger]

This guy doesn't get it.

He's not the only one...From The Blaze: '... co-host Mika Brzezinski called Robertson’s comments about homosexuality “disgusting.”'

As if anal sex is wholesome....