The question about what is lobbying and who is or is not a lobbyist, has been hotly debated during the drafting process of the May 2008' European Transparency Initiative Communication.
The attached paper tries to give an overview of definitions and the various perceptions linked to "lobbying" as an activity which is an integral part of the democratic process.
Interestingly, most lobbyists prefer to call themselves public affairs professionals in Europe and government affairs professionals in the States, rather ...
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
From Reputation Terrorists to Brand Ambassadors
How blogs are affecting today's businesses
The rise of blogging has made it easy for individual consumers to have a significant impact on the way a company is perceived.
Bloggers who are able to gain a large audience are able to exert a disproportionately large influence on consumers’ perception of brands, companies and issues. ...
Bloggers once again play vital role in US election
The internet and the political blogosphere have played an important role in this year’s midterm elections in the United States sending out an important message to politicians and political parties alike: A new political battleground is emerging and no political party can afford to avoid it!
As the internet continues to evolve, and becomes a part of everyday life, it is becoming an integral part of electoral campaigning, shifting the focus away from more traditional media fora and changing the traditional concept of politics as we know it.
The news is out! The result from ...
Monday, 11 July 2005
Innovative Communications in EU Politics
New Media and Political Communications in the European Institutions
The 2004-2009 Commission is the first to appoint a specific Commissioner to lead its Communications Strategy to bring “Europe closer to its citizens”. Commission Vice-President Margot Wallström was selected to carry out this task. She is the first EU Commissioner to have her own blog on the Europa website.
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Monday, 06 September 2010 
