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    Impact This negative publicity has the potential to damage the organization's reputation and discourage consumers from visiting the theme park after it reopens. Recommendations In light of this new information, I recommend that we pivot from our previous marketing plan and introduce the following strategic changes to stop negative publicity and minimize its impact:

• Cross-functional effort alignment: We need to align our efforts across all departments, including marketing, sales, operations, and public relations, to develop and implement a comprehensive response plan. This will ensure that we are presenting a unified message and taking a coordinated approach to addressing the negative publicity.
• Crisis communication: We need to develop and implement a crisis communication plan that is aligned with our ethical practices. This plan should outline how we will communicate with consumers, the media, and other stakeholders during a crisis. It should also include procedures for monitoring social media and other digital platforms for negative sentiment and responding to it quickly and effectively.
• Social media response methods: We need to develop and implement social media response methods to address the negative comments and safety-related questions that we are receiving. These methods should be timely, respectful, and transparent.

Specifically, I recommend the following two steps to effectively address the negative publicity related to the park re-opening:

1. Conduct a comprehensive audit of our digital presence to identify all instances of negative sentiment. This will help us to understand the scope of the problem and to prioritize our response.
2. Develop and implement a targeted social media campaign to address the negative sentiment. This campaign should use positive language and messaging to highlight the organization's commitment to safety, ethics, and customer satisfaction.

Cross-functional effort alignment To ensure cross-functional effort alignment, I recommend that we establish a crisis management team that includes representatives from all relevant departments. This team will be responsible for developing and implementing the crisis communication plan and social media response methods. Sales and operations departments The sales and operations departments can help to address the negative publicity by developing and implementing new safety measures and customer service initiatives. They can also work with the marketing department to develop and implement the targeted social media campaign. Marketing channels To communicate the safety measures to customers, we can use a variety of marketing channels, including the park's website, social media accounts, email marketing, and paid advertising. We can also develop educational materials and brochures that explain the safety measures in detail. Crisis communication plan A crisis communication plan can improve the organization's image when aligned with ethical practices by demonstrating the organization's commitment to transparency, accountability, and customer safety. The plan should be based on the organization's values and should be developed in consultation with key stakeholders. Public relations efforts Our public relations efforts in crisis communication can focus on building relationships with key media outlets and influencers. We can also use press releases and media interviews to communicate our message and to respond to negative publicity. Corporate website We can use our corporate website to communicate our message and to respond to negative publicity by posting regular updates, FAQs, and blog posts. We can also use the website to highlight the organization's commitment to safety and ethics. Social media response methods To address negative comments on social media, we should respond promptly and respectfully. We should also be transparent and honest in our responses. When answering safety-related questions, we should provide clear and concise information. Conclusion I believe that by implementing the strategic changes outlined in this report, we can effectively address the negative publicity and minimize its impact. By working together as a team and by aligning our efforts across all departments, we can demonstrate our commitment to safety, ethics, and customer satisfaction.  

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Memorandum

To: CMO From: Regional Marketing Director Date: August 4, 2023 Subject: Recommendation Report to Minimize Negative Opinion from Consumers

Background

The business intelligence unit has identified a surge in negative opinions among consumers on various digital platforms, including social media, the organization's websites, and other digital information sources. A major cause of concern is that the organization's ethics are being questioned in most of these negative opinions.