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“All Quiet” Is Only Good in the Library

Who doesn’t remember being shushed by the school librarian?  Too much noise in the library is disruptive, but if you’re stuck at an airport or waiting to watch a football game, you want noise… a constant flow of information.

A turf issue forced last-minute cancellation of The NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton on August 7. The organization was quick to send out information on why they couldn’t play the game and even how ticketholders could obtain refunds. However, when the issue deepened after fans demanded reimbursement of travel expenses, there was radio silence from the Hall of Fame organization. Nobody likes to be ignored.

Here are a few important tips to keep information flowing during a crisis.

Active channels:  It’s obvious there is a clear marketing value for an organization’s social media channels to have many “followers” and “likes” to push out good news such as product launches. However, during challenging times, lots of followers help ensure that more people are seeing and hearing what you have to say.
Keep up the drum beat:  It’s important for an organization to maintain consistent communications to its stakeholders, even if there’s little new information. A constant flow of information demonstrates better control and goes a long way in helping restore reputation down the road.

Use lots of channels: While the focus is usually on Twitter, don’t forget about posting simple video updates on YouTube, photos on Instagram and flicker, or even a PowerPoint presentation on Slideshare.

So unless you’re in the library, don’t be afraid to make noise – you won’t get shushed.