Ampersand - September 2008

Ampersand Editor — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:21:00 GMT

I hope you enjoy this edition of Ampersand which looks at some of the issues currently causing concern in global business. The credit crunch, climate change and political change remain top of mind as we approach the final quarter of 2008.

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Global Media Gain Share of Voice in U.S. Elections
Michael Kehs outlines the growing influence of global media in the Obama-McCain presidential contest
Use it or Lose it!
Guest author Edward Glover, former British High Commissioner to Guyana, presents the challenge of communicating the true value of the world’s rainforests
States of Disunion? Another Year of Change for the EU
Simon Greaves looks ahead to 2009 and the difficulties facing communications practitioners hoping to engage European influencers
Leading Lights in Clean Tech
Amanda Groty highlights lessons from the companies attracting investment capital in Britain's emerging Clean Tech sector
Recession – Good News for Integration?
Claire Davies argues that marketers can create more bang-for-buck through greater cross-agency communication

As always, we welcome your views and comments,

Paul Taaffe
Chairman and Chief Executive, Hill & Knowlton
Paul.Taaffe@hillandknowlton.com