5. The latest figures show that Internet users
spend most of their time on social
networks, and half of all social media users
said that at least once a month they had
expressed complaints or concerns about
brands or services on social media.3
8. Having a very clear public relations strategy around socia
l media communication is mission critical. The velocity
and the visibility of social media communications is not to
be underestimated.5
9. 3 Ways the Web Has Changed the
Business World6
1. The declining effects of traditional marketing
2. Decreasing customer trust
3. Increasing customer power due to more alternatives, more
information and more transactions
15. 1. Don’t Pretend a Crisis Is Not Happening
Respond right away. It is no longer acceptable to wait hours or days to
respond back via social media. Time is of the essence, therefore a well
crafted response is crucial to employ as soon as the crisis begins.9
22. Research References
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http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/social/2012/ Phillips, D., & Young, P. (2009). Online public relations:
A practical guide to developing an online strategy in the world of social media. Philadelphia: Kogan Page
Ltd.
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https://www.statista.com/topics/1164/social-networks/.
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Relations Review 41, no. 1 (2015): 97-102. doi:10.1016/j.pubrev.2014.10.015. (Course source)
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