CEOs must infuse the entire company with the spirit of corporate social responsibility
19 Dec 2005 | by Greg Schneiders
"Change before you have to," said Jack Welsh.
HOUSTON, TX: Shell Oil is promoting diesel and other alternatives to gasoline at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, next week.
"Change before you have to," said Jack Welsh.
HOUSTON: Kekst & Company aided oil giant ConocoPhillips on its massive acquisition of natural gas company Burlington Resources last week.
FOLSOM, CA: Jadoo Power Systems, a manufacturer of fuel cell power systems used in broadcast, law enforcement, and emergency response markets, has selected Thomas Public Relations as its AOR.
Florham Park, NJ: BASF Corp. has named Tim Andree VP and chief communications officer, a newly created position. Andree most recently served as SVP of communications at the National Basketball Association.
Despite a glut of competitors and high fuel prices, JetBlue Airways still manages to best its rivals by remaining open and accessible to media, and by showcasing its differences.
After suffering nearly $4 billion in losses in 2005, GM hopes that closing nine plants and cutting 30,000 jobs in North America will put it on the road to profitability.
The oil companies are currently taking a PR beating. Consumers have been feeling the direct consequences of gas price increases, which, in turn, they associate with news items such as the war in Iraq, global warming, and the drain of energy costs on the economy.
Faced with controversy, the first instinct of many corporate executives apparently is to lie.
Post-hurricane cost spikes caused a dip in public opinion for the oil and gas industry, leaving execs wondering how to fix the problem - and spend profits.
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