Time for the BusinessWeek/Interbrand survey of the top 100 global brands. The news release acknowledges the challenge facing marketers:
These days, ad zapping consumers with TiVo, satellite radio, and pop-up ad blockers pose an enormous challenge to marketers trying to build new brands and nurture old ones.
Reported by the BBC and many other media sources.
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Interbrand/BusinessWeek release 100 Top Global Brands Ranking 2005
Samsung surpasses Sony for the first time, taking over the No.20 spot. eBay, HSBC, Samsung, and Apple are among the top gainers. The 2005 rankings rewarded companies that focus ruthlessly on every detail of their brands, honing simple, cohesive
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I would like to inform you that the 2nd International Conference on Public Relations in Iran will be held on 15-16 November 2005 in Tehran at the International Conference of Iran.
As far as we know, you are a top professional in public relations and since you are unable to participate at the conference, we will be grateful if you answer the following questions in the form of a recorded film on CD.
1. What is cyber PR?
2. What is the relationship between PR and information society?
3. Is there any mutual relationship between cyber PR and civil society?
4. What is the impact of cyber PR on the concept of freedom of expression?
5. How will be the future of PR web logs against cyber PR?
We hope that by your cooperation we could be able to hold a successful conference in Iran.
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