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Feedback – Geneva Roundtable – 14 November 2006

We received very good feedback from participants of the November Roundtable which we have analysed and pulled out some key findings, such as:

 – the event was well appreciated by most participants
– marketing and communications professionals made up 46% of the audience
– more time was needed for networking
– the event format was not sufficiently interactive for participants
– the panel was seen by some participants as being of a varied level
– participants would like the following topics to be addressed in future events: international communications, media relations, evaluation and measurement.

A summary of the findings are available:
View Evaluation Report of the Conference(119 kb- pdf) >>

Glenn

By | December 18th, 2006|Other events|0 Comments
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New job postings

Check out two new job postings on the careers page. Two international organisations are looking for a “communications manager” and a “journalist/writer”.

Good luck!

Patricia

By | December 16th, 2006|Careers|0 Comments
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Article in the Herald Tribune about wireless technology in Europe

EU promises wireless wonderland as it sets Europe-wide standard

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/14/business/EU_FIN_EU_Wireless_Wonderland.php

Wireless baby monitors and headphones bought in one European country will work anywhere in the European Union, the European Commission promised Thursday after setting EU-wide frequencies for short range wireless products…..

But the EU executive is living in a wireless wonderland, saying standard EU rules — also covering radio frequency identification tags — will do away with the need for national licenses to use that part of the spectrum and give makers of electronics certainty that their products won’t interfere with other wireless communications….

By | December 16th, 2006|Other resources|0 Comments
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LIFT 07: Early Bird Registration closes on 15 December

If you are interested in communications, technology and social media, then you might want to consider attending LIFT07 taking place in Geneva:  8-9 February 2007.

Early bird registration closes on 15 December: If you register before this date, you pay CHF 295 instead of CHF 395.  Regardless, it’s a great price considering the proposed programme.  If you participate you can also propose a workshop or make a presentation yourself.

Glenn
 

By | December 11th, 2006|Other events|0 Comments
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Crisis Communication

For those of you interested in CRISIS COMMUNICATION, there is a great blog on the wordpress network with insights and further links to resources. The crisisblogger is Gerald Baron. Gerald has been involved in Crisis Communication since the mid-90s. He has also published a book called “Now Is Too Late: Survival in an Era of Instant News” which is now released in its second edition: “Now Is Too Late2.” For more information:  http://crisisblogger.wordpress.com/ 

Patricia

By | December 6th, 2006|Other resources|0 Comments
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Communications: A deafening silence

Article in the FT of Oct 09, 2006

Silence is golden. At least that is the view of many companies when it comes to sustainability and environmental management. However, with shareholders, activists and consumers increasingly focused on this, communications experts argue that silence is not golden – it is a dangerous strategy.

“A large number of companies are nervous about communicating in one area for fear of being a target for poor performance in another,” says Richard Aldwinckle, an independent consultant who works with Unilever. “They know traditional public relations methods are not the way, but they don't feel comfortable with what they should be doing to get the message out, so they don't do anything – and there is a great weakness here.” When a crisis does strike, companies with a reputation for responsibility will fare better.

By | November 29th, 2006|Other resources|0 Comments
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New job posts

Three more jobpostings on the careers page from the jobpilot web pate (head of corporate communications at eBay, marketing at Sunrise, and communications for the watch industry).

Good luck,

Patricia

By | November 29th, 2006|Careers|0 Comments
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New Job Opportunities

We’ve just posted on our careers page some new job opportunities in communications from ISO (International Organization for Standardization), UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Nespresso – good luck!

Glenn

By | November 22nd, 2006|Careers|0 Comments
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Report & Photos – Geneva Roundtable – 14 November 2006

We have just published a report highlighting some of the key points from the discussion at the IUN and GWIT Roundtable on the “Future of Corporate Communications” – plus some photos of the event. 

Patricia & Glenn

By | November 21st, 2006|Other events|0 Comments
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3rd Media Networking Evening – Geneva

After the success of the first two media networking evenings in Geneva, Kevin and Sarah are planning the third evening for Wednesday 22 November, full details as follows:

Hi to all of those in the media industry here in Geneva: television, radio, print & web publishing, marketing, communications, public relations, film, video, etc.

I’ll be hosting the 3rd monthly Media Networking Evening gathering on Wednesday evening, November 22nd from 19:00-22:00. This will be for media industry professionals. All welcome: private/public sector, staffers and freelancers. Discuss the job market or just come and socialize.

Please only respond to my e-mail address below with the words Media Networking in the subject line. I’ll then provide you with the bar/lounge location.

Thanks. Look forward to seeing you there.

Kevin
kevin@inthespace.com

Glenn

By | November 20th, 2006|Other events|0 Comments
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