Such a mistweet occurred with the official Red Cross Twitter account. A message was sent to the account’s more than a quarter of a million followers touting the discovery of “more beer” and boasting: “…when we drink we do it right. #gettingslizzerd”
A nightmare? For most, perhaps, but for the Red Cross, expert at handling a crisis, through candor, quickness, and humor, they turned it into a positive.
6 Lessons from the Red Cross Mistweet
1. When a crisis occurs, address it quickly.
2. Respond to the crisis in the same forum where it occurred, as well as putting to work other available social media networks.
3. Be honest about the mistake.
4. Apologize for the mistake.
5. Don’t panic.
6. Use the moment to humanize your brand.
The Red Cross tells the story best in their blog.
Glen Gilmore