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

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

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

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

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

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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