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Crisis3 min read

The first 24 hours of a reputation crisis

Most lasting damage in a crisis comes from the response rather than the original event.

Document before anything moves

Screenshot everything with timestamps. Content gets edited and deleted, and you may need the record later.

Do not respond in anger

Every public statement is permanent and quotable. A rushed reply frequently becomes the second story.

Almost every avoidable mistake in a crisis is made in the first few hours.

Establish the actual spread

One angry post is not a crisis. Find out where it has actually travelled before deciding how to respond.

Decide who speaks

One voice, one channel, one message. Multiple people responding independently is how a contained problem escalates.

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Frequently asked

Should we make a public statement?

Sometimes, and often not. If the content has not spread, a statement can amplify it. That call depends on reach, which is why the first step is measuring it.

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