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How To Detect The Risk Of Negative Virality

Melissa Agnes

A common fear when it comes to issue and crisis management is the uncertainty around virality. Nobody wants the unwelcome surprise of having an otherwise seemingly insignificant issue go viral * against their organization. Crisis Ready TM Formula for Detecting the Probability of Negative Virality. Well, good news!

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What Does Being Crisis Ready Have To Do With Brand Invincibility?

Melissa Agnes

But the thing is, with all the challenges, obstacles, and realities of crisis management today, by the time leadership reaches for this plan, the story is already miles ahead, potentially even going viral, and stakeholders are already demanding answers to their questions, concerns, and speculation. Let me explain.

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Important Crisis Management Strategies for Managing the Zika Virus

Melissa Agnes

Taking these known facts into consideration, if the Zika virus continues to spread, developing into a real-world crisis (at the moment it’s a serious “issue” rather than a full-fledged crisis), it contains all three characteristics that contribute to escalating a crisis to a point of emotional viral impact.