Altimeter presents research, case studies and process for creating a social media program. Also includes a brief introduction to Altimeter Academy which supports social media training programs for organizations.
1. Training for Social Media Success:
How Internal Education Can Make or
Break a Social Business
August 23, 2012
#AGAcademy
Charlene Li, Founder and Partner
@charleneli
Gene Morphis, CFO of Francescaās Holdings Corp., was fired in May 2012 for 'improperly' communicating through social networks. He used Twitter to write about Francesca's Holdings Corp., its results and dealings between investors and his board.He tweeted details of goings-on within his company from an account under the handle 'theoldcfoā: Dinner w/Board tonite. Used to be fun. Now one must be on guard every second' he told his followers on March 6.The following day he followed up with: 'Board meeting. Good numbers=Happy Board.āGreg Brenneman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said in a statement that the company was 'disappointed by this situation'.'We expect our executives to comply with all Company policies,' he said.
In Sept. 2009, Honda launched a Facebook Page dedicated to the upcoming release of their new vehicle ā the Honda Accord Crosstour. This CUV derives its design from Hondaās popular Accord model, but takes some design elements from an SUV. After creating their Facebook page and uploading some Crosstour photos, Honda has been absolutely overwhelmed with negative comments about the carās design. There are many people who just plain hate the new Crosstour design and the Crosstourās Facebook Page is a public stomping ground for Honda.To make the situation an even worse PR disaster for Honda, their Manager of Product Planning Eddie Okubo decided to leave a positive comment on the wall, posing as a non-employee, only to be outed by other Facebook users. According to The Garage Blog, āHonda deleted Eddieās comments citing that they did so because he did not identify himself as an employee of Honda, and is not a spokesperson for the company.āIn a message to its Facebook fans, Honda has since stated:Arguably, the two studio photos we posted didnāt give you enough detail, nor were they the best to showcase the vehicle. There are more photos on the way. Maybe itās like a bad yearbook photo or something, and we think the new photos will clear things up.Many of you donāt like the styling: It may not be for everyone. Our research suggests that the styling does test well among people shopping for a crossover.Source: http://www.businessblunder.com/2009/09/honda-accord-crosstour-facebook-page-disaster/
In Sept. 2009, Honda launched a Facebook Page dedicated to the upcoming release of their new vehicle ā the Honda Accord Crosstour. This CUV derives its design from Hondaās popular Accord model, but takes some design elements from an SUV. After creating their Facebook page and uploading some Crosstour photos, Honda has been absolutely overwhelmed with negative comments about the carās design. There are many people who just plain hate the new Crosstour design and the Crosstourās Facebook Page is a public stomping ground for Honda.To make the situation an even worse PR disaster for Honda, their Manager of Product Planning Eddie Okubo decided to leave a positive comment on the wall, posing as a non-employee, only to be outed by other Facebook users. According to The Garage Blog, āHonda deleted Eddieās comments citing that they did so because he did not identify himself as an employee of Honda, and is not a spokesperson for the company.āIn a message to its Facebook fans, Honda has since stated:Arguably, the two studio photos we posted didnāt give you enough detail, nor were they the best to showcase the vehicle. There are more photos on the way. Maybe itās like a bad yearbook photo or something, and we think the new photos will clear things up.Many of you donāt like the styling: It may not be for everyone. Our research suggests that the styling does test well among people shopping for a crossover.
In Sept. 2009, Honda launched a Facebook Page dedicated to the upcoming release of their new vehicle ā the Honda Accord Crosstour. This CUV derives its design from Hondaās popular Accord model, but takes some design elements from an SUV. After creating their Facebook page and uploading some Crosstour photos, Honda has been absolutely overwhelmed with negative comments about the carās design. There are many people who just plain hate the new Crosstour design and the Crosstourās Facebook Page is a public stomping ground for Honda.To make the situation an even worse PR disaster for Honda, their Manager of Product Planning Eddie Okubo decided to leave a positive comment on the wall, posing as a non-employee, only to be outed by other Facebook users. According to The Garage Blog, āHonda deleted Eddieās comments citing that they did so because he did not identify himself as an employee of Honda, and is not a spokesperson for the company.āIn a message to its Facebook fans, Honda has since stated:Arguably, the two studio photos we posted didnāt give you enough detail, nor were they the best to showcase the vehicle. There are more photos on the way. Maybe itās like a bad yearbook photo or something, and we think the new photos will clear things up.Many of you donāt like the styling: It may not be for everyone. Our research suggests that the styling does test well among people shopping for a crossover.