False CNN iReport on “Deadly” Asteroid Causes Panic

Posted on: 06, Jun 14

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Allowing its name and logo on unvetted content leads to trouble for CNN CNN’s iReport is an attempt to put reporting in the hands of the people, but looked at from a crisis management standpoint, it’s full of reputation dangers for the network. CNN’s iReport allows amateur e-reporters to publish …

Piers Morgan…Phone Hacker?

Posted on: 19, Feb 14

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CNN host in crisis after allegations of participation in phone hacking surface Piers Morgan, best known to many in the States as a CNN mainstay, is undoubtedly already engaged in furious crisis management behind the scenes as a result of charges he was involved in phone hacking during his time …

CNN’s Shocking Silence in Steubenville Controversy

Posted on: 23, Mar 13

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News outlet ignores basic crisis management in face of massive protest The Steubenville rape trial made national news due to the heavy involvement of social media as evidence, but looked ready to recede from the headlines following the guilty verdict that was handed down to the two young perpetrators. The …