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Today, Nero would file lawsuits while his reputation burned.
Jonathan Bernstein
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FROM THE EDITOR
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple weeks, you know who Joseph Kony is. With an unprecedented 100 million YouTube views between the main Kony 2012 video and user responses in just six days, the campaign left such notable entries as Lady Gaga (18 days) and Justin Bieber (56 days) in the dust on its way to breaking the previous record of nine days, set by an extraordinary clip of Susan Boyle performing on Britain's Got Talent. It just takes a glance at the 800+ video responses uploaded by users worldwide to see that this campaign struck a chord in viewers, inspiring immense amounts of participation and social sharing.
In a perfect demonstration of the way modern and traditional media's positions have been transposed, the Kony 2012 campaign was born on YouTube and promoted, with the help of several celebrities, via Twitter and Facebook. Finally, we began to see stories like "How Obama should stop Kony," from CNN and other traditional outlets.
Political discussions aside, this entire situation is proof that the ceiling for social media use hasn't yet been hit, and, as usership continues to explode throughout 2012, may not even be in sight.
On another note, if you will forgive a bit of self promotion, we would like to take a moment to make an announcement that we're very excited about. Bernstein Crisis Management, in association with PRO Sports Communications, will be expanding its services to offer sports crisis management. In this arena, prominent figures are tried in the court of public opinion before they ever see a court of law, and reputation management is of the utmost importance.
Our squad of professionals, including former league and team personnel, is now available to provide comprehensive crisis prevention, management, and response services to you. For more information, visit this page on our website.
As always, below you'll find a summary of the best of our recent blog posts.
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BLOGS!
By Erik Bernstein
| Steroids, (allegedly) stolen jewelry designs, and maxing out social media's crisis management potential on a nearly nonexistent budget are just a few of the stories we've covered in the past couple of weeks. Check out some of the latest from our Bernstein Crisis Management blog and our Crisis Management blog over at Carter McNamara's Free Management Library!
Scandal started off the Major League Baseball season for yet another year, and the controversy surrounding whether 2011 MVP Ryan Braun used performance enhancing drugs drew nationwide media attention. In this guest article, Rick Kelley poses the question, Ryan Braun: Victim or Villain?
Having (and practicing) Social Media Crisis Management Strategies is one of the best ways to not only protect your reputation, but also keep communication flowing during disasters, both natural and man made.
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The Red Cross UK Disaster Challenge is one of the most in-depth and educational crisis simulation exercises you'll ever find. If you've ever wondered if you could handle a real disaster, or just want to build your crisis management muscle, this is the place.
Gone are the days that a business could clam up in the face of crisis. Before rumor and innuendo begin to take hold, it's critical that you Get the Right Story Out.
Funky earrings and trendy accessories are two things you'll find at Claire's. One thing you won't find, however, is a solid social media plan. Crisis Management at Claire's exposes a textbook "how not to do it" scenario that left a serious dent in the retailer's reputation.
In a follow up piece, Triad Strategies' Rick Kelley takes a look at The Ryan Braun Saga: Part Two. Full of finger pointing and dramatic speeches, emerging evidence shows that this story may be more than meets the eye.
One Kenyan Chief's Twitter Crisis Management is a shining example for law enforcement and public safety offices the world over. If he can effectively use social media to beat crime on a budget that, quite literally, doesn't even include shoestrings, then why can't you? In fact, this piece of news motivated publisher Jonathan Bernstein to contact his local (Sierra Madre, CA) police department to see if they wanted to establish a similar system, pro bono, and he's meeting with them this week - stay tuned for more on that.)
Erik Bernstein is a freelance writer, editor of Crisis Manager, and Social Media Manager for Bernstein Crisis Management
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APROPOS OF NOTHING
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Thanks USC!
We had a wonderful time speaking at USC's acclaimed Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism this past week. Our thanks to the students and to Professor Jennifer Floto for the invitation and hospitality!
Crisis Management Database - from Jonathan Bernstein
If you are a crisis management professional or work in a related field -- e.g., media training, business continuity -- write to me for information on how to be part of my new Crisis Management Database.
Constant Contact All-Star Award
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- The Crisis Has Broken - Now What?
- Killing Vs. Fixing Stories
- When the Media Goes Too Far
- A Little-Known Tool for Keeping Journalists Honest
- Alternatives to Traditional Media Relations
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at a moment in time when the social media and other digital communications have upped the ante exponentially.
Bernstein's practicum on media relations takes on renewed urgency as news, gossip, and opinion now drive
public perception virally and at the speed of light.
Richard Levick, Esq.
President & CEO
Levick Strategic Communications, LLC
Even if you think you'll never, ever be interviewed by the media, buy this book and read it cover to cover. It isn't a substitute for media training. But it will give you the tools and confidence to go head to head -- and possibly even defang -- rabid reporters, blood-thirsty bloggers and social networking buffoons who are out to besmirch your good name. Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound Want To Blog And Tweet About Your Organization But Don't Have Time?
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GUEST AUTHORSGuest authors are very welcome to submit material for "Crisis Manager." There is no fee paid, but most guest authors have reported receiving business inquiries as a result of appearing in this publication. Case histories, experience-based lessons, commentary on current news events and editorial opinion are all eligible for consideration. Submission is not a guarantee of acceptance. |
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER AND EDITOR  Jonathan Bernstein is both publisher of Crisis Manager and president of Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc., a national crisis management public relations agency providing 24/7 access to crisis response professionals. The agency engages in the full spectrum of crisis management services: crisis prevention, response, planning & training. He has been in the public relations field since 1982, following five-year stints in both military intelligence and investigative reporting. Write to Jonathan at: [email protected]. Erik Bernstein is editor of Crisis Manager and is also Social Media Manager for Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. Write to Erik at: [email protected]. |
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