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How do you use social media for crisis communication and reputation management?

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Social media can be a powerful tool for communicating with your audience, especially in times of crisis or controversy. However, it can also pose risks and challenges for your reputation and credibility, if not handled properly. In this article, you will learn how to use social media for crisis communication and reputation management, and how to avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes.

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Piyali Mandal

LinkedIn Top Voice. Founder & CEO, The Media Coach, Global Strategic Communications Advisor, Media trainer…

1 Identify the crisis

The first step in using social media for crisis communication and reputation management is to identify the nature and scope of the crisis. Is it a product recall, a data breach, a negative review, a customer complaint, or something else? How serious is it, and how does it affect your stakeholders, such as customers, employees, partners, or investors? How much information do you have, and how reliable is it? These questions will help you assess the situation and plan your response.

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Piyali Mandal

LinkedIn Top Voice. Founder & CEO, The Media Coach, Global Strategic Communications Advisor, Media trainer, Communications Expert, Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
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Not every negative comment should be treated as a crisis, but it's crucial to address legitimate concerns promptly and professionally. So, it is important first to understand what qualifies as a social media crisis and warrants a response. A social media crisis can arise when negative feedback escalates, impacting reputation, brand image, or operations. While determining whether something can catapult into a crisis it is important to evaluate the intensity and reach of the negative sentiment, the potential harm it can cause, and the level of public attention it has received. Look for signs such as viral negative content, influencer amplification, and trending negative hashtags.

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2 Craft your message

The second step is to craft your message carefully and strategically. Your message should be clear, consistent, honest, and empathetic. You should acknowledge the problem, apologize if necessary, explain what you are doing to fix it, and reassure your audience that you value their trust and feedback. You should also avoid blaming others, making excuses, or minimizing the impact of the crisis. Your message should reflect your brand voice and values, and align with your other communication channels.

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3 Choose your platform

The third step is to choose the best platform or platforms to deliver your message. Depending on the type and scale of the crisis, you may need to use different social media platforms to reach different segments of your audience. For example, you may use Twitter for breaking news and updates, Facebook for longer posts and videos, Instagram for visual storytelling, or LinkedIn for professional and industry-related issues. You should also consider the tone and format of each platform, and tailor your message accordingly.

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4 Monitor and engage

The fourth step is to monitor and engage with your audience on social media. You should track the reactions, comments, questions, and feedback from your followers and influencers, and respond promptly and politely. You should also correct any misinformation or rumors, and provide updates and follow-ups as the situation evolves. You should also thank your supporters and advocates, and show appreciation for their loyalty and understanding. You should also avoid getting into arguments or conflicts, and block or report any abusive or spammy users.

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5 Learn and improve

The fifth step is to learn and improve from the crisis and your social media response. You should evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of your communication strategy, and identify what worked well and what could be improved. You should also collect and analyze the data and insights from your social media platforms, such as reach, engagement, sentiment, and feedback. You should also solicit and listen to the feedback from your internal and external stakeholders, such as employees, customers, partners, or media. You should also document and share your learnings and best practices, and implement any changes or improvements for the future.

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6 Prevent and prepare

The sixth and final step is to prevent and prepare for any potential or future crises that may affect your reputation and credibility on social media. You should conduct a risk assessment and a scenario analysis, and identify the possible sources and impacts of crises. You should also develop a crisis communication plan and a social media policy, and assign roles and responsibilities to your team members. You should also train and educate your team on how to use social media effectively and ethically, and how to handle crises professionally and confidently.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Jessica Skarzynski

Digital Content Manager at Benefitfocus
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In my experience, unless something is already being discussed in a big way on social, there often isn't a need to bring it up and 'apologize in advance', so to speak. Your organization's experience and definition of what constitutes a crisis may be different from that of your audience.

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1 Identify the crisis

2 Craft your message

3 Choose your platform

4 Monitor and engage

5 Learn and improve

6 Prevent and prepare

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