Are you using Mikogo Web Conferences to avoid Swine Flu Infection?
Over the last several days the papers, TV news programs and online media have been riddled with stories regarding the swine flu. Many people, in the hundreds, have been admitted to hospitals around the world reporting symptoms of the deadly virus. Officials are warning people off crowded places, which begs the question: Can we prevent ourselves from infection by using web conferencing as opposed to traveling for meetings?
With possible cases and symptoms already appearing in many countries over the world, a pandemic is a clear concern and travel restrictions are no doubt a wise and safe preventive measure. Travel bans and strict quarantine restrictions on travelers are now the hot topic of discussion, with the World Health Organization expected to make a decision on the pandemic alert level this week that could result in serious implications for travelers.
To gain a clearer understanding of whether a desktop sharing app like Mikogo can in fact battle the swine flu and prevent infection, we’d like to hear from you – the experienced users of Mikogo.
What are your feelings about the current swine flu reports?
Are you more likely to organize web conferences during any time of outbreak? Have you considered changing or canceling any upcoming travel plans? Are you more likely to work from home? For what needs do you foresee yourself using web conferencing in the next days/weeks to avoid traveling and exposure to swine flu?
Please leave your comments below. Looking forward to hearing your feedback.
References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/world/27flu.html?scp=1&sq
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/25/nyregion/25sick.html?_r=1&hp
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-25-voa9.cfm
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=atHtXtCigRII&refer=europe
http://uk.reuters.com/article/UKNews1/idUKTRE53O1AD20090425
I think it is distasteful to use the threat of a pandemic to promote your product. I see the benefits clearly, but your press release and message could have been more tactful.
I really hope this was tone a little bit tongue-in-cheek, but that being said…”poor form.”
This is serious stuff and people are dying. There are a lot of other great reasons to use your product: this should not be used for prmotion.
LOL! That is hilaious! Nice marketing angle!
The “global disaster” inflicted by the swine flu??? Do you think contributing to the unnecessary hysteria surrounding this outbreak in order to make a few more bucks makes you a good corporate steward? 35,000 people in the United States die of the regular seasonal flu every year – and no one would capitalize on those deaths by using the type of inflammatory language you’ve used below in order sell a product. I think you should be ashamed of yourselves for using this fear-based messaging. I will do my best to NOT use your product because of your choice to scare the hell out of people in order to increase users.
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I love this idea from a marketing perspective. So much, that I just wrote a blog about it and a couple ways to give this idea more legs. Great job! Also, thanks for such an awesome service. I use you guys all the time.
Poor timing, Mikogo team. Your swine flu press release and posts feed on fears and misfortune (much like a vulture).
It would’ve played better if you’d made fun of a politician first. Then made use of this great marketing angle. http://twitter.com/rwt711
Avoid the flu, use Mikogo.com . . . hits the spot dead on.
I found this (and the email you sent promoting it) to be in very bad taste.
LOL at the marketing desperation