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Dysfunctional Relationships

May 12th, 2008 by

The results of a study by Strativity Group demonstrate that dysfunctional relationships are not confined to one’s personal life. Rather, the survey respondents admit that a majority of companies fail to deliver differentiated value to… Continued

Customer Relations: It’s All The Rage

May 12th, 2008 by

PR practitioners and corporate communicators may not always have their fingers on the pulse of the customer relations function, but that’s not necessarily a good thing – especially considering how much impact customer opinion has… Continued

The "Boomer"ang Effect

May 12th, 2008 by

A study released by Weber Shandwick in conjunction with KRC Research revealed that companies are overlooking a relatively untapped area through which to gain competitive advantage: the relationship networks of baby boomers, or people between… Continued

Can’t Get No Satisfaction

May 12th, 2008 by

Customer Relations: Can’t Get No Satisfaction Customer service is a big deal, and it’s not a responsibility to be overlooked or shunned by communicators. That point is made all the more emphatically by a survey… Continued

Risky Business

May 12th, 2008 by

According to Aon’s first Global Risk Management survey, the increasingly diverse, complex and exotic risks faced by multinational corporations make risk management difficult and ineffective. The results reveal that: The top five risk concerns were:… Continued

Crisis Communications: Made in China

May 12th, 2008 by

The wave of Chinese-made product recalls, including those of toxic pet food and faulty or lead-contaminated toys, may spell trouble for consumer packaged goods companies worldwide. According to an extensive investigation into blog responses to… Continued

Tip Sheet: Communicating Green Activity Responsibly

May 12th, 2008 by

By Mike Lawrence Consumers cannot enter a store, pick up a magazine or watch television today without encountering an environmental message emblazoned on a product or brand. But, unfortunately, as with all things trendy, the… Continued

Case Study: Top Chef: Marketing & PR–Plus a Few Hospital Chefs– Join Forces to Spice Up a Formerly Bland Event

May 12th, 2008 by

Company: Consorta Hospital Network Timeframe: 2007 When sampling fine cuisine, one of the worst comments you can make is that it tastes like hospital food. Recently, that gastronomic stereotype was debunked by a national “Battle… Continued

Quick Study: Fun Rules Facebook; Tips for Successful Podcasts; Social Applications Surge to New Heights

May 12th, 2008 by

*Fun Categories Rule Facebook: According to a May 1, 2008 breakdown of 23,160 Facebook applications, fun-based applications dominated reasons for use. Categories deemed “Just for Fun” had 9609 applications, followed by Gaming (approximately 2050), Sports… Continued

How To…Launch a Low-Cost Viral Marketing Effort

May 12th, 2008 by

During the last six months, Warner Bros. has implemented a clever viral marketing campaign for the upcoming summer release The Dark Knight aimed at fans of the Batman franchise (the film is a sequel to… Continued