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Social Media and Crisis Communications: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Nicole Stillwell New Media Unit Office of Policy Coordination & Public Affairs. Bureau of Consular Affairs US Department of State. Overview. Why your organization needs a social media crisis communications plan
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Social Media and Crisis Communications: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Nicole Stillwell New Media Unit Office of Policy Coordination & Public Affairs Bureau of Consular Affairs US Department of State
Overview • Why your organization needs a social media crisis communications plan • What kinds of crises your organization should be prepared to address via social media • Elements to consider before developing a social media crisis communications plan • Ten best practices for communicating via social media during a crisis
Planning to Make a Plan: Factors to Consider Audience demographics Internet accessibility Staffing & Resources Multiple social media platforms Local infrastructure
Communicating During a Crisis: 10 Best Practices Cease Normal Operations Acknowledge the situation immediately Get your message to as many platforms as possible Be prepared to address vulnerabilities Find the right balance Don’t participate in a conversation when your brand doesn’t belong Don’t feed the trolls Correct; don’t delete Listen to your audience If you have to disengage; say so
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