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Outrun the Rumor Mill: Leading Through Crises on Social

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36 minutes March 11, 2026

The crisis clock moves faster than ever. A power outage triggers panic. A rumor snowballs into headlines. A disaster unfolds in real time. In these moments, social isn’t background noise — it’s the first place people turn and the clearest channel for calm. This panel shows how crisis-tested pros use social to spot trouble early, act with authority and earn trust under pressure. They’ll share…

The crisis clock moves faster than ever. A power outage triggers panic. A rumor snowballs into headlines. A disaster unfolds in real time. In these moments, social isn’t background noise — it’s the first place people turn and the clearest channel for calm. This panel shows how crisis-tested pros use social to spot trouble early, act with authority and earn trust under pressure. They’ll share firsthand lessons on:

  • Sentinel scanning: Implement real-time monitoring across platforms, forums and news outlets to catch threats before they spiral.
  • Playbook power-up: Define crisis tiers, escalation triggers and messaging templates for quick action.
  • Command center cohesion: Build war rooms that align PR, social, legal, HR and customer care.
  • Transparent talk: Balance speed, accuracy and empathy in every message.
  • Recovery reinforcement: Run post-mortems that measure sentiment recovery, clarifying reach and engagement.
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Speakers

  • Courtney Blackann Communications reporter, Ragan Communications and PR Daily
  • Kate Patterson Social Media Lead, Lockheed Martin
  • Kaylyn Harris Marketing & Branding Strategist, Nashville General Hospital
  • Brenda Duran Director of External Affairs, Los Angeles County

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