When the Plane’s Going Down…Tweet?

CEO Whisperer Stephen Miles recounts the story of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce who learned just how important social media is during times of crisis.

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February 4, 2011

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CEO Whisperer Stephen Miles recounts the story of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce who learned just how important social media is during times of crisis.

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