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Determining Influence: Don’t Rely Solely on Number of Followers

Melissa Agnes

Influence isn’t all about numbers – AND – just because something goes viral, doesn’t necessarily make it a crisis. Issues can go viral as well , and yet not present long-term repercussions to the organization’s reputation or bottom line (which is the definition of a crisis).

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PR Glossary: 30 Key Terms and Insights Every Professional Should Know

Newsfile

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. Monitoring brand mentions helps gauge brand visibility and reputation, assess sentiment, identify influencers and respond to negative publicity. What is Reputation Management? What is Viral Marketing? What is Brand Sentiment?

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The Sexy Allure Of Crisis Management Is Presenting Risk To Organizations

Melissa Agnes

Thanks to high-profile crises, viral issues, and fun television series like Scandal , crisis management is being seen more and more as a “sexy” and thrilling profession or service offering. What happens to your reputation when these risks materialize, and what are the repercussions to your clients?

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A Pocket Square Is Not Your Reputation

David PR Group

I heard yet another online reputation horror story this week as a business struggles to find new talent because online reviews suggest the company is not great place to work. This includes search results which may be the first to publish negative news stories, hate blogs and social media posts that are building viral strength.

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Is It Plagiarism or Jumping on a Trend? The Ethics of Social Media Content

Contently - Strategy

.” While many top-performing pages in the report were re-sharing sensationalized content or misinformation related to political issues, the lack of consequences faced by those page admins demonstrated the ease—and potential value—of plagiarizing viral content to reach a larger social audience. Look at the optics.

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The marketer’s challenge of the shrinking attention span

PR in High Definition

Online life can be addictive and endless, with perpetual anticipation of the next big thing and every brands’ reputation on the line. Maintaining your company’s reputation, demonstrating your positive culture, and looking after your own workforce will ensure people are tuned in and listening. Positive content is more viral.

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“Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go

Melissa Agnes

The definition of a crisis: A negative situation / event that threatens to have long-term repercussions on the organization’s reputation and/or bottom line. A crisis is a crisis and when it goes viral it goes viral everywhere, not just on social media. But that isn’t an accurate definition.