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Perspective Magazine (p.50) How to make the most of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and all the other Social Media sites, and how to handle criticism and complaints along the way

"What happens when your brand loses its voice-when poor product reviews, social media scrutiny or breaking news blunders speak for it? Moreover, what happens when your brand represents the image of one of the world's most populous countries, and it is outright blotched by headlines and hearsay? Such was the case in 2011 when newspapers, magazines and television screens were saturated with scenes of Mexico's drug seizures, cartel crimes and kidnappings. The once-celebrated south-of-the-border Shangri-la was swiftly scratched from the lists of spring breakers, scuba divers and travel agents: The country's consumer market was gone."