What is an expert media resource?
An expert media resource is one which reporters and news services depend upon to provide clear, concise information on specialty topics that help them build their stories and get important information out to the public. And there is perhaps no better way to demonstrate my ability to talk with and fulfill the news needs of the media than to lean on the words of a media relations officer who knows my work:
“Connie knows how to talk with the news media. She responds promptly, communicates in clear terms, and makes her research relevant. While I was in the Wake Forest News Service, she was definitely a go-to on my pitch list!” Sarah Smith, March 4, 2008
As my projects have gained public attention over the years, I've received calls from reporters and resources around the globe, interested in hearing my perspectives and insights into their stories. I am an expert resource on a wide variety of communication topics, with a specific niche in rumors and internet communication. I've included a few of the press listings that have featured my work or included quotes from me below.
A Selection of Media Mentions/Clips:
The Power of Rumors on the Internet
Wake Forest University News Release
June 6th 2003
Getting a grip on gossip: WFU research warns that ignoring internet rumors can cost companies
Wake Forest University News Release
July 24, 2001
Bungie Deal: A Study on Microsoft and Rumors
The Seattle-Post Intelligencer
October 15th 2007
Top of the Week: Professional Topics: Protecting Your Organization Against Rumors
PR Network (Opt-in Mailing to over 10,000 PR professionals)
September 7, 2002
Corporate Responses to On-Line Information
James W. Herbert, Forum Moderator
Classic Whaler Forum
October 6-21, 2001; Guest Forum Expert
The State of Things: Internet Urban Legends
Mike Arnold, Director of Programming
NPR Affiliate WUNC 91.5FM--Chapel Hill, NC
August 8, 2002
Listen: Companies Go Bananas Over Rumors
Kim Underwood, Journal Features Reporter
Winston-Salem Journal
August 4, 2002
Voices and Viewpoints: Urban Legends on the Internet
Denise Franklin, Host
NPR Afflilate WFFD 88.5FM--Winston-Salem, NC
October 11, 2002; 6pm
October 12, 2002; 12pm
The Triad Business Journal
August 3rd 2001
Giant Spiders and Other Hoaxes Are Hard To Kill On The Web
Investor's Business Daily//Investors.com
August 2nd 2005
Webology: Rupp Enters Social Media
Business Lexington
March 22nd 2008
Email Can Harm Reputations and Bottom Lines
San Antonio Business
February 12th 2008
Social Media's Tribal Energy and Live Events
Buzz Maven
March 12th 2008
Net Rumors Cost Business Millions
Winnipeg Free Press
July 13, 2003
Could Rewarding Customers Loyalty Diminish Love For Your Brand?
Loyalty 360: Loyalty Today
July 10, 2009
Loyalty 360: Loyalty Today
July 15, 2009
Part 3: Tips to Keep the Overjustification Effect from Diminishing Love for Your Brand
Loyalty 360: Loyalty Today
July 20, 2009
Internet Myth Story
Chris Runge, Features Reporter
FOX 8 TV--WGHP--Highpoint, NC
July 23, 2001 (6 & 10pm broadcasts)
Rumors on the Internet Feature
ABC 45 TV--WXLV--Greensboro, NC
July 25, 2001 (6pm broadcast)
Urban Legends Can Threaten Corporate Reputations
Richard Craver, Business Editor
High Point Enterprise; July 29, 2001
Hollywood Brouille Le Web
Emmanuelle Richard, Freelance Writer
Emmanuel Richard Telerama Article
Telerama; October 17, 2001
Squelch Internet Rumors Before They Get Out of Hand
Rick Amme, Crisis Communication Expert
Triad Business News: Business Toolbox
July 19, 2002
What Businesses Can Learn From the Kobe Case
Rick Amme, Crisis Communication Columnist
Triad Business News
August 15, 2003
By: David Emery
July 31st 2003
Kiosk Marketplace
July 2nd 2009
Crisis Management: Internet Rumors and Dealing with Them
Rick Amme, Amme & Associates
2003
Internet Rumors and the Endless Fight
Michael Smerconish//All Business//The Times Union
June 21st 2008
"It's Lies! All Lies! Those Legendary Business Stories Could Be Just That"
Entrepreneur Magazine, July 2001, Geoff Williams
Key research project insights provide insights into how companies can debunk myths about their brand.
Web Rumors are Pricey Problems: Damage can Cost Companies Millions
Cox News Service
Greg Bluestein
June 22, 2003
About.com; David Emery
July 18th 2003
Newswise//Wake Forest University
September 5th 2003
Charley Spins Tall Tales: Hurricane Charley
St. Petersburg Times; Robert Farley
September 5th 2004
"Head Strong: How Can Obama Fight Web-Driven Lies?"
The Philadelphia Inquirerer, June 16, 2008, Michael Smerconish
Advice for a key candidate during a campaign filled with rumors spread via the internet.
"It is important to realize that no tool or strategy is going to be able to stop a process like this no matter if it is communicated via face-to-face or networked communication." -Connie Chesner
Triad Internet Life/Connections Magazine
Staff writer: July 2002-2004
Monthly columnist for a regional publication targeting mainstream populations interested in all topics related to the Internet. Articles focused on human communication patterns and trends with relation to Internet-based communication.
Topics included:
- Instant Interaction: The Ups and Downs of Instant Messenger Connections
- Web Site Creation: Two Foundational Areas to Address
- Reliable Information in Unreliable Times: Assessing the Accuracy of Networked Information
- Misinformation: The Impact of Forwarded Email Tales
- Traps in Technological Communication
- How to Communicate Effectively via Email
