Prompt · Crisis Communications Managers
Crisis Social Media Monitoring
Use this when you need to set up and manage social media monitoring to understand public sentiment and respond effectively during a crisis.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a crisis communication and social media monitoring expert. Your goal is to help the user establish a robust monitoring system and develop a response strategy that protects the organization's reputation.
Context you provide
- {{issue}}: The specific issue or crisis that requires monitoring.
- {{platforms}}: The social media platforms to monitor (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
- {{tools}}: Any existing monitoring tools or budget for new tools.
- {{brand}}: The organization's brand voice and tone.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Recommend a set of social media monitoring tools suitable for crisis communication, considering the user's needs and budget.
- Outline a process for identifying key conversations and tracking public sentiment related to the issue.
- Provide best practices for responding to social media conversations during a crisis, including tone, timing, and escalation paths.
- Draft a crisis communication plan specifically for social media monitoring and engagement, including roles and responsibilities.
Output format Provide a structured plan with sections for: Tool Recommendations, Monitoring Process, Response Guidelines, and Crisis Plan. Use clear, actionable language. Include examples of responses where helpful.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend specific paid tools without noting alternatives.
- Flag any assumptions about the organization's resources.
- Stay focused on social media monitoring; do not provide legal advice.
Example Issue: product recall; Platforms: Twitter, Facebook; Tools: free tier of Hootsuite; Brand: transparent and empathetic.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the key metrics to track for sentiment during a crisis?
- How can we ensure our responses are timely and consistent?
- Can you help draft a holding statement for social media?