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From Hashtags to Headlines: A Case Study of PR Under Pressure

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36 minutes June 17, 2025

Negative headlines and social media outrage can escalate a small misstep into a full‐blown reputation meltdown. In this session, we’ll showcase a case study on how smart PR tactics, the right spokesperson, transparent public statements and timely social media can transform a brewing crisis into a reputation win. The real‐world outcomes and frameworks you learn will give you a roadmap to keep external audiences informed…

Negative headlines and social media outrage can escalate a small misstep into a full‐blown reputation meltdown. In this session, we’ll showcase a case study on how smart PR tactics, the right spokesperson, transparent public statements and timely social media can transform a brewing crisis into a reputation win. The real‐world outcomes and frameworks you learn will give you a roadmap to keep external audiences informed and supportive when “it” hits the fan. We’ll cover:

  • How to identify the first social media warning signs, address misinformation before it spirals and gauge each escalation stage.
  • The viral effect across top channels—what happens when narratives take on a life of their own—and when to activate crisis‐specific social media guides.
  • Smart ways to handle tough press inquiries while combating manipulated narratives, bad news and falsehoods amplified by AI.
  • Surprising lessons for tapping employees and spokespersons to counter negative coverage and restore public trust.
  • A behind‐the‐scenes look at the integrated media and social dashboard—tracking real‐time sentiment, shaping swift corrections and restoring credibility.
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