Think Before you Tweet

Tweeting has largely replaced “talking” in many forms. Companies communicate with clients and potential clients through Twitter, and employees often rely work-related stress to friends and follower through their constant Tweets.  But in this jump into social media, no one has stopped to think:  this is social media, but it’s still media. How can this effect me, my business, or my job?  That’s why lawyers are called in by companies – to assess the risk before it develops.

There is no question that social media outlets such as Twitter are dominating the online community.  A 2009 study conducted by Nielson found that two thirds of the world’s Internet users partake in some form of social media, spending more time on these sites than on e-mail.  So what are some of the risks associated to popular social media such as Twitter?

Before putting your thoughts – especially your company’s thoughts – on the Internet, consider these factors:

Negative Publicity. Not all publicity is good publicity and negative publicity reaches customers and potential investors/employees much faster.  And those negative comments also get re-tweeted!  What can you do as a company: read more here.

Benish Shah, Esq.

Attorney, Sardar Law Firm

bshah@sardarlawfirm.com