Crisis Communications in Social Media: From School of WOM summit
1. Uno Chicago Grill
Using Social Media in Crisis Communications
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Carrie Kerpen, COO, Likeable Media
Jenna Lebel, Managing Director, Likeable Media
Kimberly Boynton, Director of Marketing, Uno Chicago Grill
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2. Carrie Kerpen
Queen Bee at Likeable Media
Twitter: @likeablemedia or @carriekerpen
Facebook: www.facebook.com/likeablemedia
Email: carrie@likeable.com
Jenna Lebel
Managing Director at Likeable Media
Twitter: @likeablemedia or @jennal15
Facebook: www.facebook.com/likeablemedia
Email: jenna@likeable.com
Kimberly Boynton
Director of Marketing at UNO
Twitter: @unochicagogrill
Facebook:www.facebook.com/unochicagogrill
Email: boynton@unos.com
5. The truth is…you can no longer HIDE information.
But you CAN harness the power of social media to give you an outlet
to communicate with your audience.
YOU CAN
Control your message
Address the situation and take ownership
Give people the information directly
Set the record straight and put things into context in real-time
6. It all starts with a plan…
You may not know your crisis, but you can know the
answers to these questions!
√ Who will handle?
√ Who is your audience?
√ How will you reach them?
√ Can you be proactive? Or are you limited?
10. Know Your Limitations and Comfort Level
Proactive vs Reactive
Full vs Limited Disclosure
11. Sometimes you can’t plan ahead, but you can react quickly.
√ Monitor closely
√ Control the message and conversation
√ Answer and respond
√ Keep your audience updated
√ Shift Conversation
12. But this process doesn’t fit every situation….Here’s
how Uno approached their crisis via social media.
13. Our Situation
Overview of Uno
Our Crisis
Limitations
Our Plan
19. Closing the Chapter
Give the information and address concerns and find the appropriate
way to move on.
20. The Brand Perspective: Lessons Learned
What were our biggest fears and the realities of them?
Important lessons:
It’s manageable with preparation
Know and understand your audiences
Be honest and open