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Case Study: Charter Sheds Light on Impending Broadcast Technology Transition

August 10th, 2009 by

Company: Charter Communications Timeframe: Dec 2007-June 2009 When television became commercially available in the late 1930s, it completely revolutionized the way information was transmitted and consumed. From news to entertainment, its programming captured the attention… Continued

10 Top Brands Using Twitter Effectively

August 5th, 2009 by

Twitter is being used by scores of companies to engage clients; below are some of the top brands that are effectively utilizing the social media phenomenon.

Five Components of Increasing Online Visibility

August 5th, 2009 by

A company’s visibility is important in building a brand, however, it’s the online visibility of the company that sets it apart from the competition.

Sustainability: A Key Issue in Marketing

August 3rd, 2009 by

Why it’s important to leverage sustainability for your organization in ways other that affect the bottom line.

Why Social Media is Revolutionizing News Content and Distribution

August 3rd, 2009 by

The advent of social media has fueled the rise of citizen journalists, which is changing the face of the news landscape.

HOW THE PUBLICATION OF ONLINE DATA WILL DISMANTLE BARRIERS TO INNOVATION

August 3rd, 2009 by

According to Clay Johnson, director of Sunlight Labs and co-founder of Blue State Digital, the biggest barriers to politics-driven innovation in an online setting can be easily circumnavigated thanks to—what else?—social media. “From the perspective… Continued

Gov. 2.0: As Social Media & Politics Converge, New Comms Norms Emerge

August 3rd, 2009 by

That Barack Obama’s presidential campaign platform was built on the notion of change has proven to be poetic on many levels. Forget revisions—or complete redrafts—of policy (that’s a topic for another newsletter); the rules of… Continued

What Can Brown Do For You Online? A Rundown of UPS’ Social Media Iinitiatives

August 3rd, 2009 by

UPS Regifter Application: UPS executives created a Web application on Facebook and www.upsregifter.com in which users could “regift” virtual presents to friends and family.www.upsregifter.com The initiative was originally conceived as a fun holiday promotion, says… Continued

Advancing Reputations When Every Organization Is a Media Company

August 3rd, 2009 by

“Every company is a media company, to some degree.” It’s a statement that was first attributed to CBS president Andrew Hayward, and its implications on organizations of all sizes have since grown to staggering proportions.… Continued

Basic Components of a Qualitative Measurement Program

August 3rd, 2009 by

Following are key best practices to setting up an effective media measurement program: