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Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands?

Contently - Strategy

Social media has profoundly shaped global events, public discourse, and the very fabric of our societies since the early 21st century. This provision established that online platforms (and later social media companies) would not be classified as publishers, which gave them immunity from liability for user-generated content.

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How the APR Changed My Future

PRSay

I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics. Working for a national telecommunications firm in Atlanta, I lost a seismic bump up the corporate ladder. A setback at work. My APR journey began when I didn’t receive a promotion.

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Want More Fans? See 3 Brands’ Secrets

Cision

When rumors spread about the fast-food restaurant, McDonald’s followed social listening best practices to develop its response and prevent a social media crisis from fully developing. Some industries, like telecommunications, are unlikely to be associated with heart-warming, exciting feelings.

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4 Important Years in Copyright Law History

Cision

In addition to the five main titles, the DMCA deals with everything from how you can share content on social media to what to do before issuing a takedown notification. Example: For those in the automobile, gaming or telecommunication industries, take note. Learn how copyright laws can protect your brand’s reputation.

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Three lessons brands can learn from the Hockey Canada Scandal

NewsWhip

Top brands like Canadian Tire, Nike, Imperial Oil, Sobey’s national grocery chain, TELUS telecommunications company, Skip the Dishes food delivery app, Chevrolet Canada, Pepsi, Scotia Bank, and most significantly, the iconic Canadian coffee brand started by a hockey player, Tim Hortons, did not hesitate to drop the organization.

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Why it’s important to prepare for a PR crisis

Prohibition

Brands and businesses know how important it is to protect their reputation. In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough.

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An Honest Look at My APR Journey

PRSay

Within a year, I was running the social media department. She manages the reputations of clients in a multitude of industries including technology, retail, education, automotive and telecommunications. To be honest, this entire experience sums up my career to this point. Within a few weeks, I was full-time.