User:Chaser/Media firestorm

A media firestorm is a frenzy of interest from the news and/or mass media in a particular story. Media firestorms can occur around a variety of stories, although an intersection of sex and politics is a common source.

Media firestorms can become a problem for people or organizations affected by them, as they react badly to or deal poorly with the high level of scrutiny. The shared problem has led to some professional guidance on dealing with media firestorms, particularly for major companies.