Selling off the back of a tragedy
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What triggers it
Sensationalizing or capitalizing on tragic events (disasters, pandemics, famine, economic collapse) for commercial purposes.
What LinkedIn says
“Monetization and/or exploitation of a sensitive global event, such as famine, natural disaster, pandemic, or economic collapse”
We last checked this against LinkedIn's page on .
How to fix it
Separate any promotion from the tragedy; offer help without a sales angle.
Good to know
Promos tied to a current disaster ('hurricane sale'), fear-based selling during an emergency. Genuine relief information or donations are fine.
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