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Real-Time Search: Brands Must Take Responsibility for Their Digital Presences
If you’ve conducted an Internet search recently, you might have noticed some changes in the results page. Search for “Obama” and you’ll see a new section in the middle of the page called “Latest Results” that list messages web users have shared on sites such as Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook. Now, more than ever before, organizations need to be aware of their digital presence to effectively manage reputations.
From Anonymity to Translucency: Where We’ve Been to Where We’re Going
When we think about the digital web today, we often think about how we have (re)connected with our real friends on Facebook or learn more about our coworkers' experience through their LinkedIn profiles. For most people who were on the web in the 90s, or are coming online for the first time here in 2009, the sense of realness, of authenticity is more true than it has ever been.
Words and Deeds: Wikipedia and the Virginia Governor’s Race
As Virginia turns to the general election, the articles about Democratic candiate Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell will be both important resources as well as the locus of battles to establish narratives about each candidate. Indeed, both articles are the top non-official sites listed in Google searches for each candidate’s name. Which one is better?
How to Avoid the Elephant Stampede (And Other Crisis Communications Tips)
You can’t wait until you see a herd of elephants charging at you before you decide how to react. By keeping your ear to the ground and listening carefully to the movements in your environment, you’ll be in control when the stampede hits and you won’t get run over.
Transparency, Customer Relations and Social Media’s True Value
Transparency has long been rule #1 with social media. Fortunately, most companies now seem to understand its importance. However, the emphasis on transparency may have caused many to loose sight of the larger value of social media.
The Papa Johns/Lebron James “Crybaby” Story
Regular readers of So Good know that this story helped put So Good on the map.
3M’s Post It Note Car: How Not to Do Viral Marketing
In the summer of 2008, the 3M Corporation attempted a social media marketing campaign to promote use of its Post-It Notes product – the campaign gained attention for all the wrong reasons.
The Reward and Risk of “Passionistas”
A new report from Yahoo! and MediaVest describes the behavior of a group of consumers called "Passionistas." With only the press release to go on, I'm assuming what sets these consumers apart from brand "evangelists" is overall involvement in an interest versus a specific manufacturer. The stats that they released are interesting. I'm assuming what sets these consumers apart from brand "evangelists" is overall involvement in an interest versus a specific manufacturer. The stats that they released are interesting:
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The Challenge: Promote and generate online buzz for The Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming promotions; “Reunion of a Lifetime”, Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake and National Cheesecake Day.
The Challenge: Promote and generate buzz online for JCPenney’s Diamond Jewelry Sales and “Beware of the Doghouse” campaign
