by Commetric | Jun 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has provided a fertile ground for vaccination sceptics to put new life into long-debunked conspiracy theories as well as to push new narratives tailored to the ongoing crisis. Examining the social media discussion, we found that most users...
by Commetric | May 24, 2020
Just like in the case of most unconventional wars waged in the business arena, winning or losing the ‘streaming wars’ is a matter of interpretation, of ‘framing’, as we say in communications management. And while the effects of the streaming wars are what...
by Commetric | Apr 29, 2020
The increasingly popular conspiracy theory linking 5G and the coronavirus pandemic has put telecoms companies in a crisis communications mode, as their masts were attacked by anti-5G activists. Conducting a media analysis of the conversation around the conspiracy, we...
by Commetric | Apr 10, 2020
The automotive industry is facing its worst year in decades, as it struggles to cope with the ramifications of the widespread industrial disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Because of social distancing measures, consumers are unable to visit car showrooms,...
by Commetric | Apr 8, 2020
According to some commentators, the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing social distancing measures will fundamentally change the energy industry – a sector of the global economy which has historically served as the foundation of social relationships. For...
