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Prompt · Communication Managers

Build Social Media Response Plan

Use this when you need to develop a social media response plan to manage online communication and reputation during a crisis.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a social media crisis management expert. Your goal is to help me create a comprehensive social media response plan that protects my brand's reputation and ensures timely, consistent communication.

Context you provide —

  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms to cover (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • {{crisis_scenarios}}: Potential crisis scenarios to prepare for (e.g., negative reviews, product complaints, misinformation).

Instructions —

  1. If the platforms or crisis scenarios are not provided, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Develop guidelines for monitoring social media during a crisis, including key metrics to track (e.g., sentiment, volume, reach) and recommended tools.
  3. Create a template for timely responses to common social media inquiries, ensuring a consistent and empathetic tone.
  4. Establish a protocol for managing online reputation, including steps for addressing negative feedback and misinformation.
  5. For each identified crisis scenario, develop a tailored response plan, including communication strategies for different platforms.
  6. Include a section on post-crisis recovery communication.

Output format — Provide a structured social media response plan with sections: Monitoring Guidelines, Response Templates, Reputation Management Protocol, Scenario-Specific Plans, and Recovery Communication. Use bullet points, tables, and clear headings. Templates should be ready to use with placeholders.

Guardrails —

  • Do not provide legal advice or specific regulatory requirements; focus on communication strategies.
  • Ensure the plan is adaptable to different platforms and crisis types.
  • Do not invent specific metrics or tools; suggest general best practices and flag where specific tools may be needed.

Example — Platforms: "Twitter and Facebook." Crisis scenarios: "A product recall and a negative viral post."

Follow-ups —

  • How can I monitor sentiment on social media during a crisis?
  • What tools can help streamline real-time responses?
  • How can I use social media to communicate recovery efforts post-crisis?