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April 1, 2013
Learning from Justin Bieber & the Celebrity Culture
Teddy Wayne’s New York Times essay about Justin Bieber is about under-age performers and their lack of a childhood. But it is also about the media landscape that many millennials have grown up in. Millennials…Read more
March 22, 2013
The Importance of Authenticity Online
Authenticity is a hot topic these days. While some may see it as just the latest buzzword, its prevalence is more a sign of the times than a passing fad. Authenticity resonates with audiences, from…Read more
March 13, 2013
Carnival’s Triumph Crisis Shows Value of Social Media
When an engine fire left Carnival Cruise Lines’ Triumph drifting in the Gulf of Mexico for several days last month, the story swept across social media, even causing the hashtag #cruisefromhell to trend on Twitter.…Read more
March 6, 2013
Dell’s Social Media Turnaround
Coming off a lackluster quarter and a leveraged buyout deal, veteran computer company Dell is undergoing a period of transition. As it moves away from the PC market to focus on its array of business…Read more
February 27, 2013
Case Study: NASCAR’s Danica Patrick
She didn’t win last Sunday’s Daytona 500, but rookie NASCAR driver Danica Patrick attracted the most buzz. Most of that attention focused on how she became the first woman to earn the pole position at…Read more
February 21, 2013
Indie Fashion Bloggers Attract Lucrative Contracts
In My Look, My Ego, My Brand, Ruth LaPerla looks at how fashionable, self-promoting fashion bloggers attract lucrative product endorsement, TV and other contracts. Social media savvy, crafting their images to attract attention and the…Read more
February 17, 2013
Harvard PhD Jailed for Online Harassment Campaign
John Leland's article in today’s New York Times pulls back the curtain on a years-long online harassment campaign that is certain to become a case study. It should be required reading for anyone interested in…Read more
January 22, 2013
Boeing on the Dreamliner 787: A Case Study
Recent problems with the new Boeing 787 have set back the campaign the leading aircraft manufacturer has been waging to strengthen its reputation. A case study.Read more