With thousands of customers still without power after Sandy, the utility company’s statement that it will be more ready for a storm in 2013 rings hollow.
Stories by Scott Van Camp
CEO’s Earnings Call Comments a Real Downer
November 9th, 2012 by Scott Van CampIt’s been a long, tough road—mostly downhill— for J.C. Penney since former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson took over the helm in January 2012. CEO Johnson was expected to work the same magic for the tired clothing retailer as he had for Apple’s …
Young Consumers Mix Media Channels, But TV Still Rules
November 6th, 2012 by Scott Van Camp73% of people aged 16-25 years old look to TV to stay informed about daily events.
Instagram’s New Web Profiles Allow for Greater Audience Reach
November 6th, 2012 by Scott Van CampThe popular mobile photo sharing app gives communicators a new Facebook-like platform for sharing photos.
T-Word, C-Word Final Themes of Obama and Romney Campaigns
November 5th, 2012 by Scott Van CampWith the campaign coming to a close, trust and change become the focal points of the two presidential candidates’ messaging.
PR Being Reshaped by Digital and Generational Divides
November 5th, 2012 by Scott Van CampA University of Alabama survey of global PR leaders found divides over improving measurement of communication effectiveness and improving PR’s professional image.
Charting the Industry: Hashtags Get More Clicks for B2Bs
November 5th, 2012 by Scott Van CampA Compendium study found that there are significant differences between what kinds of tweets work best for B2B and B2C companies.
Moms More Influential In Person Than on Facebook
November 2nd, 2012 by Scott Van CampA majority of moms rate in-person communications and recommendations to be more trustworthy than those they receive via social media.
Businesses Question Advertising Return—Opening for PR?
November 1st, 2012 by Scott Van CampAd agency tenure had been declining steadily as clients continue to consolidate
During Sandy, Retailers Forget ‘Audience First’ PR Rule
October 31st, 2012 by Scott Van CampSome apparel brands linked themselves to the deadly hurricane, with largely disastrous social media results.