Tag Archives: recession

The New Competitive Reality

February 19, 2009 – 8:10 am

Marketing communications services are usually one of the first things to get cut in a down economy, and also one of the last things to come back (image: clearing the gate by cmaccubbin). The current freeze (more like slow flow, as contracts are starting to come in again) is something many executives and I talk [...]

By Geoff Livingston | Posted in Branding, Internet Marketing, PR, social media | Also tagged , , , | Comments (5)

Top Six Social Media Markets in 2009

November 10, 2008 – 12:08 am

It’s apparent that we’re in for a deep, long recession. As our leadership rallies to fight the economic tide, those of us with businesses (or individual careers) need to continue moving forward. With an eye towards the near future market of 2009, here’s my projections for the top six opportunities in social media [...]

By Geoff Livingston | Posted in social cause, social media | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (10)

Recession Brass Tacks

October 10, 2008 – 1:26 am

It shouldn’t surprise anyone to see posts titled "The Role of Ethical Brands in a Down Economy," "The Four Social Media Questions You Must Answer During an Economic Downturn," "In A Down Economy, Tomorrow’s Leaders Are Born Today," "Will Social Media Help PR Weather the Storm," and "25 Ways Social Media Prepares You for [...]

By Geoff Livingston | Posted in Blogs of Fire, Buzz Meter, Geoff, Internet Marketing, Interviews, Livingston Communications, PR | Also tagged , , , | Comments (15)

Recession 2.0 | Watch Your Back, Pass the Mic & Mind Your Manners

September 30, 2008 – 9:00 am

“Control of the message” has long been one of the most common potholes in the road to social media success. Tables might turn as those who have resisted now face widespread financial implosion caused by bail fail. Its time to say farewell to cloistered corporate mind sets, instead empowering your people to listen to and [...]

By Qui Diaz | Posted in Internet Marketing | Also tagged , , , | Comments (2)