01 September 2010 The traditional media often give utilities a rough ride, but social media provides them with an opportunity to engage directly with customers, says Jonathan Evans. Utilities are no strangers to media coverage – for good or ill. As regulated (or part-regulated) industries of national importance, this is no surprise. Crucial issues today include [...]

Sentiment from traditional and social media shows energy issues under the spotlight according to corporate reputation analysis specialist Alva in its daily Alva Energy & Utilities In Sight service:

Chinese growth offsets poor European performance but overcapacity risk looms according to corporate reputation analysis specialist Alva in its daily Alva Automotive In Sight service:

Big 6 and wind energy firms face further reputational risk, according to June report. New pricing regulation and outcry over wind farm idling dominate the energy debate.

Industrial relations in China lead June’s automotive reputational risk issues. Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors also broke into the Alva Automotive Top 10 for the first time

Health of the industry dominates May’s automotive news and social media coverage. Cost cutting and consolidation puts industry back in the black but sales concerns remain as post-scrappage financials confirm industry fears.