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Internal CEOs Win Popularity Contest

April 21st, 2008 by

When it comes to replacing executives who have departed – an activity communications executives should be integrated into as it relates to succession planning – a Hay Group study of Fortune magazine’s list of America’s… Continued

Corporate Boards (Don’t) Take On Information Technology

April 21st, 2008 by

"The Board and Information Technology Strategies," a study released by Deloitte Consulting, surveyed more than 450 directors of publicly traded companies with revenues of greater than $1 billion, and found that: 10% of boards relegate… Continued

CEOs Are In The Dark When It Comes To Corporate Health

April 21st, 2008 by

There’s some unsettling news on the corporate front when it comes to CEOs’ knowledge of the inner workings of their own organizations. According to a Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu survey, "In the Dark: What many boards… Continued

Management Roadblocks

April 21st, 2008 by

A survey released by Attunity and London-based research firm Loudhouse reveals startling results concerning senior management’s effectiveness in the workplace, which in turn imply integration needs that should be addressed by communications professionals. The survey… Continued

IT Risks are CEOs’ Worst Fear

April 21st, 2008 by

According to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, nearly a third of the 145 international senior executives surveyed listed IT systems collapse as their company’s greatest risk, ranked above natural disasters and terrorism. Only… Continued

Managing Countries and Companies

April 21st, 2008 by

Representing a multinational corporation is hard work, but according to a survey from Weber Shandwick, most business leaders believe that heads of state have a tougher job when it comes to managing their country’s reputation.… Continued

Tip Sheet: Crunch Time For Corporate Social Responsibility

April 21st, 2008 by

By James Wright As the economy continues to slow following the credit crunch and businesses tighten their belts, the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR) faces its toughest challenge to date. CSR has never had… Continued

Case Study: Media Relations And Skills-Based Volunteerism Come Together To Impact Communities Nationwide

April 21st, 2008 by

Company: Deloitte & Touche Agency: Cone Inc. Timeframe: 2007 Taking its philanthropic endeavors to a new level, Deloitte & Touche launched a program nine years ago that made volunteerism the chief attraction; however, in the… Continued

Quick Study: Marketers Fly Blind In Terms Of CRM; Americans Don’t Know What ‘Green’ Really Means; Choosing Vendors

April 21st, 2008 by

*Marketers Flying Blind: Marketers are leaving money on the table by not fully monetizing key relationships, according to the CMO Council’s recent study, “Business Gain From How You Retain.” The study, which evaluated where and… Continued

How To…Use LinkedIn As An Effective Business Tool

April 21st, 2008 by

Of the many business social networking sites that populate cyberspace, LinkedIn is by far the most often used by professionals across industries. It’s a little bit like MySpace for grown-ups–a place where you can post… Continued