The power of social media paired with today’s instantaneous news cycle can really shine a spotlight on company mishaps. Here are two of our favorites from last week and how they could have been avoided. Camera-shy receptionist A dangerous tree…
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Mobile Movement
Ask Americans for the one thing they can’t leave home without, and we’ll bet most of them name a smartphone or tablet. The popularity of mobile devices isn’t anything new, but a surprising number of entrepreneurs don’t consider how it affects their…
When social media goes horribly wrong
Although this story comes from a source called Gossip Cop, the facts are unfortunately and horrifyingly true. Yesterday, some folks with too much time on their hands and deranged humor started a fake Twitter campaign by posing as Justin Bieber…
Social media + politics= loss of friends
Most of us are aware to shy away from political discussions at family gatherings or cocktail parties. However, one of the latest trends in the social media world is to discuss politics. This can lead to bruised feelings, loss of…
Don’t be a dope: drug scandal leads to sponsor fall out
Lance Armstrong. American professional road racing cyclist. Seven-time winner of the Tour de France. World champion of the sport. And a bona fide dope. In light of strong evidence of the use of performing-enhancing drugs, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has…
Organizations fight fake reviews
The value of a good review for a business is priceless. How many of us browse Yelp when choosing where to grab a bite to eat, scout TripAdvisor to plan a vacation, or check out reviews of the local auto…