5 Bulletproof Ways to Avoid a Social Media

MeltdownCreated by Stephenie Rodriguez, CEO Mighty Media Group Created by Stephenie Rodriguez, CEO Mighty Media Group

At the prime age of 45, it’s time to take the Internet seriously.

(Seriously!)

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To deny it is to leave ourselves exposed.

(Big time!)

Here’s Why…

Information is ubiquitous.Information is ubiquitous.

The adoption curve has gotten shorter.

The Connected Consumer (Gen C) is not defined by age, geography, or

education.

85% of financial services professionals uner 50 are using social media.

Source: http://www.ledermark.com/news.php

85% of those under 50 are using social

media. 86% of those under 50 agree that social networking will be an important business

development tool within 5 years

You will be Google-d, Binged, and stalked.

You will be Google-d, Binged, and stalked.

89% of Financial Journalists are using blogs for researchMore than 65% use Facebook More than 52% use Twitter

278 Financial Times / 28 Business Week / 41 Forbes / 66 Wall Street Journal / 108 New York Times

Source://http:us.cision.com/news_room/press_release/2010/2010-1-20_gwu_survey.asp

A rumor online can start as a ripple and turn into a tsunami. (Just ask Apple!)

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How to avoid a train wreck…How to avoid a train wreck…

#1. Know Your Enemies.

#2. Have a Crisis Triage Plan.

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#3. Train Your People.

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#4. Assemble an Army of Advocates

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#5. Pay Attention!

Stephenie Rodriguez, CEO, Mighty Media GroupStephenie Rodriguez, CEO, Mighty Media Group

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