Is a long-form rebuttal a smart response to a critical media report?

Alibaba vs. Barron's. Theranos vs. The Wall Street Journal. Amazon vs. The New York Times. With no word count to worry about online, companies are utilizing the long-form rebuttal to handle disputes and crises. But are such responses effective? Two pros offer opposing views.

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