Torben Rick

Megaphone - Impact of social media on consumer behavior
How to use social media for change management

Strong organizational cultures help companies operate efficiently and effectively because individual behaviors and interactions are aligned with organizational values. On the other hand, in firms with weak cultures and little...

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Halloween attack - An BP uniform is the Halloween outfit

Halloween attack - An oil-stained BP uniform is the Halloween outfit for 2010 Just when BP thought it had stanched the flow of oil and bad PR than this little...

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Social media changes customer service landscape

Social media changes customer service landscape Social media has forced openness and transparency in businesses that was not possible before. The power has shifted to the customer who can, if...

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Facebook used as online movement against companies. Facebook used as online movement against companies
Uphill battle to bring social media to larger companies

Dilbert’s corporate world - the role of social media Dilbert is known for its satirical office humor about a white-collar, micromanaged office featuring the engineer Dilbert as the title character....

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Get customer feedback through virtual panels

Interact with customers No matter how you interact with customers, take the feedback as constructive criticism that can help you determine your company’s future. A brand that had the ability...

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Act quickly to avoid a corporate image nightmare

Air Canada acted quickly to repair a wheelchair A bad experience shared on the Internet can travel at a velocity that can reach millions of people over night. As people...

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HMV disruptive change - Adapting too late to the change
Companies in crisis need to build trust with the public

Think with a little less head and a little more heart It's a fundamental rule of crisis management: Think with a little less head and a little more heart. That's...

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Transparency in a social media age - Brand transparency

Internet access provides consumers with endless amounts of information at their fingertips - it's all a search and a click away. And since this information has become available, we have...

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Using social media sites to draw customers
Using social media sites to draw customers

Using social media sites to draw customers A new wave of street vendors aren’t content to stand still and hope customers find them. Equipped with mobile kitchens and mobile broadband,...

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social media attack
Social media as an activist tool

Social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Flickr have become invaluable mobilization tools for activists. No longer is social networking just for gossiping, hobnobbing or telling your friends...

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BP under heavy social media attack.
Rebrand attack - Culture jamming

BP under heavy social media attack Prompted by the BP rig explosion and the ensuing spill, BP came under heavy social media attack. Greenpeace, initiated a “Rebrand the BP Logo”...

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Organizational culture more important than strategy
Better stick to corporate social media policies

Maybe 140 characters should not be used to comment on sensitive issues Maybe 140 characters should not be used to comment on controversial or sensitive issues, especially those dealing with...

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