WE in the News
The Twitter crystal ball—‘Hurt Locker’ or ‘Avatar’ for Oscar Best Pic?
March 5th, 2010 - CNNGO - CNNGO reports that Twitter may be the best indication of who will win best picture, referencing the WE twendz pro service analysis predicting the winner as "The Hurt Locker" over "Avatar."
‘Hurt Locker’ rules (according to Twitter)
March 3rd, 2010 - The Washington Times - Washington Times entertainment reporter covered the WE twendz pro service prediction of the Oscar best picture winner stating, “We won't know how accurate the service is until Sunday evening when the final envelope is opened. But if the prognostication proves correct, it may give Oscar fans another way to predict future winners.”
Waggener Edstrom Opens South Africa Office
March 2nd, 2010 - Bulldog Reporter - Bulldog Reporter covers the opening of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's first African office, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Opens with Microsoft win
March 1st, 2010 - Publicity Update - Publicity Update reports on the opening of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's SA office, highlighting Marcus Sorour's appointment as general manager of the Johannesburg office and a recent Microsoft account win.
Branded social networks help bolster consumer connections
March 1st, 2010 - PRWeek US - PRWeek US examines the value of branded social networks. WE's Jennifer Houston, is referenced in the article.
PRWeek Insider: Tiger, Toyota, and David Patterson
February 19th, 2010 - PRWeek US - Torod Neptune, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, SVP and global public affairs practice leader, is guest contributor for the PRWeek Insider blog this week. Today he writes about communications lessons we can learn from three recent public events – Tiger, Toyota and David Patterson.
PRWeek Insider: Got Public Affairs?
February 17th, 2010 - PRWeek US - Torod Neptune, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, SVP and global public affairs practice leader, is guest contributor for the PRWeek Insider blog this week. Today he writes about how companies generally have a high value of public affairs, while at the same time many have a lack of understanding of the practice.
New Rules. New Engagement.
February 1st, 2010 - WebTrends Engage Conference 2010 - Jennifer Houston, senior vice president, WE Studio D, presents on Listening, engaging and measuring brand dialogue to drive influence.
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide awarded star status in Best Companies Accreditation.
February 1st, 2010 - PRWeekUK - Waggener Edstrom Worldwide received Best Companies Accreditation this year, receiving one star for first class performance. The select awards are based on employee feedback.
Technology: Wag Ed hires UK manager
January 29th, 2010 - PRWeek UK - PRWeek UK reports Shaun Wootton will move into the role of general manager for WE’s UK office. Wootton previously worked in the WE France office, and has been with the agency since 2003.
