Members of the generation born from 1980 onward embrace social media as medium for enacting change, rather than traditional political channels.
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Media Beat: Management Stories Rare But Favorable
April 25th, 2011 by PRNEWSManagement-themed stories—despite low share of voice—are getting a more positive take from the media, showing significant improvement over last year’s more critical tone.
Quick Study: Millennials Prefer Change Through Individual Actions; Digital Staffing Flattens in Spring—Agencies Hiring Most
April 25th, 2011 by PRNEWSAs the economy slowly picks up, major media coverage of the top 100 U.S. corporations (tracked Dec. 2010 – April 2011) is decidedly positive, particularly management-themed stories—despite their low share of voice. Could it be… Continued
Execs Wary of Sustainability Efforts
April 13th, 2011 by PRNEWSFortune 1000 executives and the general public alike are unconvinced that corporate America is "going green," as insufficient returns and a lack dedicated C-suite positions hamper efforts.
Local News Going Mobile
April 13th, 2011 by PRNEWSAmerican adults are relying on mobile phones and tablets more than ever to keep up with community happenings, creating real time opportunities for news providers.
M&A Comms: Straddling the Line Between Too Much, Too Little Info
April 11th, 2011 by PRNEWSOften overshadowed by the deal and the deal-makers involved, mergers and acquisitions communications nonetheless can make or break the success of a marriage between two cultures.
Quick Study: Public on Nuke Fence; Retailers Customer-Savvy; Managers Lack Training; Social Ads Low Traffic Drivers
April 4th, 2011 by PRNEWSâ–¶ U.S. Divided on Nuclear: Three weeks after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled four nuclear reactors in Japan, Americans are displaying only a slight shift in their opinions on nuclear power, says a new… Continued
Charting the Industry: How Communicators Value Facebook
April 4th, 2011 by PRNEWSWhat does a Facebook fan mean to an organization? A new study that delves into fans and brands finds that gaining insight and customer loyalty are two major benefits for communicators. ROI, however, is another story.
Quick Study: Want Your Brand to Pop? Know Your Letters; Consumers Multitask While Watching TV; Green Public Certifiable
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSA recent study of how brand names "click" with consumers finds that words with double letters really resonate. Way to go, Larry and Sergey.
B2B Companies Play the Field in Sports Arena for Branding Opportunities
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSTaking a cue from consumer brands, more B2B organizations are entering into sports sponsorships. Here’s the strategies behind this alignment from the communications leaders of three companies.