From What’s Now To What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Hugo Chavez Dies: Venezuela’s leader loses battle with cancer. Country mourns and worries about its future. Sequester: Senate failed to pass either Democratic or Republican replacement...

LPP Makes SXSW Interactive Easy For You: Sessions You Should Attend [#LPPSXSW]

It’s finally here. SXSW Interactive kicks off this Friday and I think my unrelenting excitement is best explained by the fact that I will be doing this whole thing in crutches. If you see me out there, I won’t blame you if you pass me to make sure you get a decent seat at your session. But I will never forget you if you slow down to walk with me to the next session or if you donate your seat...

RSA 2013 It's a Wrap!

RSA 2013 is a wrap! For anyone that didn’t make it to San Francisco’s Moscone Center to catch the show in person – or the great weather this past week – I can only tell you, you missed out. Not only did the show deliver on tracks and sessions covering all aspects of the security industry, it delivered some notable speakers including Tom Ridge, first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania; Howard Schmidt,...

From What’s Now to What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Cyber attack Awareness: Recent cyber attacks have spurred more discussion around social media security for brands, future targets including embedded systems and concern within the U.S....

Taming Tesla: Product Review Drama was Years in the Making

It's been hard to miss the recent Tesla vs. The New York Times story. For those who have missed it, I'll give you the quick rundown. John Broder wrote a review for The New York Times on Tesla's Model S electric car after driving it along the east coast supercharger network. Broder said the car died on him and its driving range did not line up with Tesla's claims. Broder opened up his review by saying "theory can be trumped...

Gearing up for RSA 2013

While I admit, I’ve walked many a show floor for clients over the years this is a first – I’m headed to RSA 2013 in San Francisco next week. Emails about conference details have steadily filled my inbox over the past month, and I have to say the show organizers have done a really nice job of laying out the agenda. There are more angles on security than I would have thought possible – and certainly more than a few...

Times to Sell Globe, or Are They Just Crying Wolf, Again?

The New York Times Co. said Wednesday it is looking to sell the country's 23rd largest newspaper, The Boston Globe, as well as "other New England properties." In addition to the Globe, which the Times bought in 1993 for $1.1 billion, the Times owns BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Telegram.com and direct mail firm GlobeDirect. The Times also owns a 49 percent stake in Metro Boston, which is also up for sale. The Times last said it would sell...

From What’s Now. To What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Cyberattacks Galore: Apple confirmed an attack by the same cyber criminals who infiltrated Facebook employee computers last week. The company rolled out a Java and Malware...

The Devil is in the Details for M&A

There is a reason that experts in M&A and financial communications, like our own Christine Simeone, are fanatical about building and adhering to a strict "playbook" that details down to the day, hour and sometimes minute each aspect of a pending announcement. A merger, like the one just announced between Office Depot and OfficeMax, involve a widening circle of people who need to be informed, so adherence to a strategy and careful plan is critical. M&A have to be handled...

More Water in the Watering Hole Please

It’s been a sad few days for any bourbon aficionado. Ever since Maker’s Mark announced the watering down of their trademark red-wax whisky, fans have not shied away from expressing their anger, and media outlets have not stopped criticizing. Initially, Maker’s Mark Chief Operating Officer Rob Samuels made the announcement via email to all brand ambassadors. Due to product shortages from high demand, the new plan was to water down their famous whisky without having to increase the price. This...