False information about companies does not simply spread through writing. With the development of the internet and social media, it is now even spreading into video content. It has become common for false YouTube videos targeting our company to circulate on media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
In corporate reputation management, deleting malicious reviews is a priority for hiring and protecting the company's image, but since media platforms have a large public influence, if false information spreads here, quick deletion and follow-up management are essential.
Especially on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, which are popular spaces used by people of all ages, once a false rumor video is uploaded, there is a high possibility that it will spread uncontrollably. If companies ignore this, there is a considerable risk that a negative image could become entrenched.
So today, I will introduce the ‘how-to delete false rumor videos about our company’ that many businesses are curious about, along with actual deletion cases.
How to Report (Remove) False YouTube Videos
There are various media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, but I'll show you how to report (remove) videos based on the most influential platform, YouTube.
Procedure for Reporting False Videos on YouTube
1️⃣ Go to the video you want to remove
2️⃣ Click the ‘…’ button in the lower right corner of the video and select ‘Report’
3️⃣ Select the ‘Misinformation’ option
4️⃣ Check ‘This applies to links in the video description’ and click ‘Next’
5️⃣ Provide a timestamp with the segment that contains false information related to our company
6️⃣ Enter a description of the false information in the additional details section
7️⃣ Click the ‘Report’ button
8️⃣ Report completed
After reporting, YouTube will review the content. It's advisable to be prepared as they may request additional evidence during the review process.
However, since YouTube is a global platform, there are many cases where reports are missed or rejected. Moreover, once a report is submitted, the channel operator of the video receives a notification, which may make it difficult to prepare for a response later.
From the company’s perspective, it can be cumbersome to spend time reporting just one false video while also managing daily business operations. Monitoring videos that can reappear even after being deleted is realistically not easy.
To help alleviate this concern, WhiteMe offers a video removal service for corporate clients.
Examples of Deleting False YouTube Videos for Corporate Clients
The company W, which found WhiteMe, reported that a video related to company rumors had been posted on YouTube, causing significant damage to their bidding and sales.
At first, they thought it would naturally disappear over time, but as the video spread through communities and other platforms, it became an uncontrollable situation.
Therefore, based on the client's request, WhiteMe provided the following:
✔ Video Deletion Service
✔ Verification Service to check how much the related rumors have spread online
✔ Monitoring Service that provides real-time reporting and response in case similar videos are uploaded in the future
We offered these three solutions.
First, we identified the content that had been spread so far through the verification service, and quickly removed it using the deletion service.
Additionally, we continuously provided real-time reporting and deletion as related content was uploaded. As a result, Company W gradually recovered from their sales losses and left positive feedback.
Quickly Resolve YouTube Videos Threatening Your Business
YouTube false rumor videos threatening your business should be deleted immediately upon discovery, and it's crucial to prevent their spread afterward. Additionally, if necessary, legal action against the distributors should also be considered.
WhiteMe offers comprehensive support, including YouTube video deletion and legal support services.
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