When Rolling Stone’s Stephen Rodrick wrote his August cover piece fawning over Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, he was likely anticipating some backlash from right-of-centre readers. What he was likely not expecting, was an international response over...
The world’s response to Rolling Stone’s Justin Trudeau profile [heat maps]
When Rolling Stone’s Stephen Rodrick wrote his August cover piece fawning over Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, he was likely anticipating some backlash from right-of-centre readers. What he was likely not expecting, was an international response over...
2016 pipeline news coverage: visualizing North America’s energy sector
Given the ongoing protests against new North American pipeline construction, we at Agility PR Solutions thought now would be a perfect time to look back at the energy year that was. We found that, between the Standing Rock protests, the election of Donald Trump, and...
What’s in a name? Daesh and the branding of terror
Sticks and stones may break bones, but names can never hurt — or can they? For the world’s first marketing-conscious terror organization, names appear to matter very much. Initially branded in 2004 as “al Qaeda in Iraq” (AQI), the group has been known in the past...
Rumour has it: Is Twitter’s stock price affected by media speculation?
Much has been made in the past year regarding the fluctuations in Twitter’s stock price. Rumours have swirled about a possible acquisition, and estimates of a potential price tag have varied widely. Most analysts seem to agree, however, that this rampant speculation...
Hit the road, Jack: Twitter responds negatively to iPhone 7’s absent headphone jack
Courage. The word is typically reserved for the likes of firefighters, soldiers, and civil rights leaders. As of Wednesday, however, one more noble breed joins the ranks: Apple Inc. "It comes down to one word," said Phillip Schiller, the company’s senior VP of...
Gawker’s demise: Justified or an attempt to quash free speech?
“F*** it”. The headline donning the front page of Gawker in its last days is fitting, given how the outlet ran for nearly fourteen years. Having declared bankruptcy and been sold at auction, the website which crowd-sourced funds to purchase the Rob Ford crack video,...
Crashes, clashes, and splashes: Analyzing Rio 2016’s opening days
After months of controversy and speculation, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have finally arrived. Despite much apprehension, thus far the bulk of media attention has remained where it should -- namely, on the games themselves and the athletes competing. To better...
Troubled waters: 70%+ of Rio Olympics coverage mentions negative issues
As the countdown to Rio 2016 approaches, media outlets are paying conspicuously little attention to the games themselves—instead focusing on the plethora of issues plaguing the country as it prepares to host the first summer games in South America. While Rio appeared...