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Kekst CNC Intelligence

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COP27 on Twitter Was a Digital Town Square of Bots

Whenever a big political event takes place on Twitter, you know with absolute certainty that the bots will follow. From this perspective, COP27 didn’t disappoint.

December 2022 Blog

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FTSE 100 Companies Are Targeted With Disinformation Daily

Perhaps more challenging, it reveals that disinformation is everywhere, but nowhere: it’s rarely obvious, and we consume it each day.

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Neglect Measurement at Your Own Risk

Measurement is one of the least-loved words in communications. Long misunderstood and often downright avoided, many communications professionals fail to recognize measurement as a demonstration of business impact.

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Munich Security Index 2022

In a time of uncertainty about geopolitics, public health, and the strength of our institutions that is unprecedented in recent memory, data shows a growing concern about risk: 27 of the 31 risks covered in the Munich Security Index have seen an overall increase in threat perception since February/March of 2021. Based on a global survey of 12,000 people, the Munich Security Index’s in-depth view of G7 and BRICS nations evidences escalating worries on various issues that are co-occurring around the world, including climate change, extreme weather events, cyberattacks, and food shortages and mass migration as a result of global catastrophe.

What the FTSE100 CEOs do in a Crisis

The first quarter of 2022 presented a challenging communications terrain for business leaders as the Russian invasion of Ukraine shook markets, shattered supply chains and shocked the world. Within hours, it was clear that big businesses would have a huge role to play; what they did – and what they said about what they were doing – would shape the contours of the conflict.

May 2022 Blog

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Understanding the Communications Opportunity with Reddit

With prospects either limited or diminishing on other sites, can Reddit become the communications platform of record?

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COP26 Public Opinion Survey

A week after the dust has settled on what could be the most pivotal United Nations Climate Change conference in history, the jury still seems to be out on the success of COP26.

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FTSE100 CEO Social Index

CEO communication is paramount for corporate reputation. However, almost half of FTSE100 CEOs are not actively present on social media. Our FTSE100 CEO Social Index aims to analyze how CEOs are currently using social media, with a focus on identifying what works and what learnings communication managers can leverage from what others are doing.

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Munich Security Index 2021

In an era defined by geopolitical competition and mounting global threats that can only be addressed in cooperation, it is important to assess and compare how people in different parts of the world view some of the most critical global security risks. To this end, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and Kekst CNC together have built a new dataset on global risk perceptions: the Munich Security Index. Based on a survey conducted among 12,000 people globally, it provides an in-depth view of how G7 and BRICS nations view risk in 2021.

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Episode 11: Digital (Dis)trust

In our 11th Global Thinking podcast episode, guests Simon Pfeiffer and Randolf Carr, Policy Advisors at the Munich Security Conference and Kekst CNC’s James Johnson discuss the findings of a recent European survey conducted by Kekst CNC on behalf of the Munich Security Conference on digital (dis)trust. The research finds that Europeans are deeply concerned about their security online and worry that their countries are too dependent on foreign suppliers of digital technologies. Tune into this episode to learn more about the research findings and implications for businesses, governments and regulators.

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Sustainability and the Supply Chain: Taking Center Stage

Sustainability and the supply chain have been under the magnifying glass for some time now: Witness the fashion and textile industries where the 2013 collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed more than 1,100 workers at five garment factories.

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Episode 6: The Critical Role of Data Analytics in Communications

In the sixth “Global Thinking” episode, host Eleanor Cavill is joined by Andrew Berkley, Data Science Lead, Strategic Intelligence Team at the World Economic Forum and Kekst CNC Partner and Head of Digital Engagement, Lucy Cording.

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Case Studies

Dark Web, Monitoring, Threat intelligence
Supporting a global consumer brand with a cyber crisis

In the aftermath of a cyber security attack, Kekst CNC monitored the Dark Web for the sharing of illegally obtained information. This uncovered a secure and elusive forum discussion detailing the nature of the attack, acting as an early warning system for public communications. This integrated into the crisis communications plan, informing messaging and Q&As.

Online insights, Corporate narrative, Brand perceptions
A multichannel, multistakeholder audit to inform a new corporate narrative

Working with a global commodity trading company, Kekst CNC conducted a detailed online analysis. The result of Natural Language Processing analysis across online content and NGO audiences informed and gave direction to a refreshed corporate narrative, additionally informing NGO communications around issue topics.

Executive profiling, leader audit, executive communications
Using data to boost a tech leader’s profile

Working with a major enterprise technology company, Kekst CNC worked directly with the CEO to define an executive strategy. A combination of leader peer set analysis and social channel performance led to an innovative, strategic and results driven communications programme.

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