Social Media Usage in the FTSE 100: Company Profile – Amlin

Posted on 25. Jan, 2009 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

This article forms part of a study on social media usage amongst FTSE 100 companies.

Each company in the FTSE 100 index was reviewed on its usage of such social media tools as RSS feeds*, blogs, online video, podcasts and social media platforms like Flickr and Facebook on its main website and on occasion, on websites of well-known subsidiary companies.

*RSS feeds are a simple way of delivering fresh versions of a website’s content to online readers automatically.

According to the Guardian.co.uk Business Glossary:
“The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies on the London Stock Exchange, representing approximately 81% of the UK market.”

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Here’s how specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, Amlin (AML.L) fared.

FTSE 100 Company RSS Podcast Blog Online Video Audio Facebook, Flickr, etc
Amlin No No No No No No

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2009: The Year Social Media Becomes Big Business in the UK

Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

Social Media Predictions UK 2009

Or so it would seem.

It’s the season for predictions.  From the BBC’s list of hotly tipped bands for 2009 to Wired’s list of tech predictions including a look at the wry miscalculations of yesteryear, this time of year it seems you can’t move for lists of predictions.

I’ll throw one into the mix for good measure.  I think that 2009 will be the year social media makes its way into the enterprise in the UK. 

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Social Media Usage in the FTSE 100: Company Profile – Cairn Energy

Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

This article forms part of a study on social media usage amongst FTSE 100 companies.

Each company in the FTSE 100 index was reviewed on its usage of such social media tools as RSS feeds*, blogs, online video, podcasts and social media platforms like Flickr and Facebook on its main website and on occasion, on websites of well-known subsidiary companies.

*RSS feeds are a simple way of delivering fresh versions of a website’s content to online readers automatically.

According to the Guardian.co.uk Business Glossary:
“The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies on the London Stock Exchange, representing approximately 81% of the UK market.”

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Here’s how independent petrol company, Cairn Energy (CNE.L) fared.

FTSE 100 Company RSS Podcast Blog Online Video Audio Facebook, Flickr, etc
Cairn Energy No No No Yes Yes No

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Social Media Usage in the FTSE 100: Company Profile – Alliance Trust

Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

This article forms part of a study on social media usage amongst FTSE 100 companies.

Each company in the FTSE 100 index was reviewed on its usage of such social media tools as RSS feeds*, blogs, online video, podcasts and social media platforms like Flickr and Facebook on its main website and on occasion, on websites of well-known subsidiary companies.

*RSS feeds are a simple way of delivering fresh versions of a website’s content to online readers automatically.

According to the Guardian.co.uk Business Glossary:
“The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies on the London Stock Exchange, representing approximately 81% of the UK market.”

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Here’s how the UK’s largest generalist investment trust, Alliance Trust (ATST.L) fared.

FTSE 100 Company RSS Podcast Blog Online Video Audio Facebook, Flickr, etc
Alliance Trust No No No Yes Yes No

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75% of UK Facebook Users Would Not Purchase a Product or Service from a Brand’s Profile page

Posted on 07. Oct, 2008 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Engagement Marketing, Social Media Strategies

Social Network Marketing in the UK report

That was one of the findings of a fascinating report on Social Network Marketing in the UK sent to me by the author, Tom Chapman of www.socialnetworkmarketinguk.com.

According to the report, UK MySpace users are even less likely to purchase a product or service from a brand’s profile page: 79% of UK MySpace respondents state they would not purchase a product or service from a brand via their profile page.

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Social Media Usage in the FTSE 100: Company Profile – Centrica

Posted on 01. Oct, 2008 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

This article forms part of a study on social media usage amongst FTSE 100 companies.

Each company in the FTSE 100 index was reviewed on its usage of such social media tools as RSS feeds*, blogs, online video, podcasts and social media platforms like Flickr and Facebook on its main website and on occasion, on websites of well-known subsidiary companies.

*RSS feeds are a simple way of delivering fresh versions of a website’s content to online readers automatically.

According to the Guardian.co.uk Business Glossary:
“The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies on the London Stock Exchange, representing approximately 81% of the UK market.”

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Here’s how energy giant, Centrica (CNA.L) fared.

FTSE 100 Company RSS Podcast Blog Online Video Audio Facebook, Flickr, etc
Centrica Yes No No Yes No No

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Social Media Usage in the FTSE 100: Company Profile – Carnival

Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 by Chi-chi Ekweozor in Social Media Strategies

This article forms part of a study on social media usage amongst FTSE 100 companies.

Each company in the FTSE 100 index was reviewed on its usage of such social media tools as RSS feeds*, blogs, online video, podcasts and social media platforms like Flickr and Facebook on its main website and on occasion, on websites of well-known subsidiary companies.

*RSS feeds are a simple way of delivering fresh versions of a website’s content to online readers automatically.

According to the Guardian.co.uk Business Glossary:
“The FTSE 100 index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies on the London Stock Exchange, representing approximately 81% of the UK market.”

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Here’s how luxury cruise giant, Carnival (CCL.L) fared.

FTSE 100 Company RSS Podcast Blog Online Video Audio Facebook, Flickr, etc
Carnival Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

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