Absence of Editorial Gatekeepers in New Forms of Media Creates Equal Opportunity and Risk
- February 27, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: media relations publicity & social media
New media platforms expect and demand authenticity from their participants and actor Woody Harrelson’s publicist recently experienced firsthand the backlash that can occur when you approach conflicts with these expectations. In early February, Harrelson a... Read more >>
Word of Mouth Marketing: The Bad, and the Ugly
- February 24, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications, media relations publicity & social media
The ‘wild west’ nature of the Internet is creating a tough environment for businesses relying on word of mouth marketing (WOMM). While this is a challenge that generally impacts consumer product companies, recent findings show that B2B companies should als... Read more >>
Breaking Down the Dynamics of Today’s Shifting Media Environment
- February 22, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications, media relations publicity & social media
Emerging from a period of contraction, media outlets across the country have been transformed from sprawling bureaus with networks of beat reporters to smaller-staffed, leaner teams designed to post stories at any time from any device with Internet access. ... Read more >>
Mind the Perception Gap when Communicating Major Announcements
- February 16, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications
A proper focus on stakeholder needs—and expected perceptions—is paramount when communicating major corporate events. Research In Motion’s (RIM) recent announcement of its new CEO is a prime example of the role emotion can play in how announcements are re... Read more >>
Navigating a “Merge or Die” Environment
- February 8, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications
During the past decade, law firm mergers have become critical – and powerful – communications platforms. They create rare opportunities for private law firms to define and, in many cases, redefine themselves publicly. When leveraged properly, mergers a... Read more >>
Social Media and CEO Reputation: An Implied Commitment
- February 6, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications, media relations publicity & social media
Matched only by a dire financial situation, nothing tests a CEOs leadership, and his lieutenants, more than a crisis. In the pre-social media days, the first decision was whether to address this passively or aggressively in the media. However, in the age ... Read more >>
Today’s “Troll,” Tomorrow’s Client
- February 1, 2012
- by Greentarget
- Posted in: Industry Trends
- Tags: executive & corporate communications
Reporter Ashby Jones of The Wall Street Journal this week highlighted a controversy surrounding a long-standing practice to leverage the profitability of patents regardless of how or whether those patents are being used by the owner. We read this story with gr... Read more >>
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