Comments on: Will Wal-Mart’s newest Blogging Initiative Succeed? An interview with one of the Bloggers http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/ Jeremiah Owyang discusses how web tools and social media enable companies to connect with customers Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Wal-Mart gets Mom's to blog and twitter for promotion | Tom Altman's Conversation http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-713998 Wal-Mart gets Mom's to blog and twitter for promotion | Tom Altman's Conversation Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:22:59 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-713998 [...] them. Zemanta Moment: Thanks to Zemanta - I found a like to a blog from December 2007.  “Will Wal-Mart’s newest Blogging Initiative Succeed?”  I assumed this was about the 11 moms stuff I was writing about and it turns out - it was not, it [...]

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]]> By: Shelley Fernande http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-337125 Shelley Fernande Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:53:53 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-337125 If one could use the social media to make change it would be a wonderful thing. My husband used to work at Wal-mart and was discriminated against due to a disability and age. After working 3 years he called in sick and was told he abandoned his job, wasn't paid for his sick time, was told a week later he was being transferred and then another week later discovered his transfer was a termination.We were told to use Wal-mart's open door policy for complaints, but were given wrong names and phone numbers! So much for their policy of respecting employees and being sensitive to there needs(concerning disability and being in pain). I don't think the average wal-mart manager has the capapbilities to put constructive criticism to good use. They are definitely lacking in operational behavior management training and do not provide positive reinforcement for their employees. There is no follow through with complaints, jobs completed well, and checks on managers that they are implementing the values of Wal-mart. The store my husband worked at if one had a complaint or grievance the employer was told too bad, transfer if you don't like mangement here. Wow! Has the wall gone back up! Are we in Cuba? This is most defintely another "big" corporate idea from upper management when there is so much lacking in the actual stores. One hand does not know what the other hand is doing etc. I have decided that I don't need to buy cheap crap from China to survive. Consumers should look for a better market to purchase necessities..not a discriminting dictator-like store such as WAL-MART. Thank God we have choices in this country and can shop else where. Speaking of God my husband was written up for leaving early on Christmas to be with his family. The ONE religious holiday he asked to be able to celebrate and went in 3 hours early to assist. Is communism back in fashion? It is here South Florida. Shelley Fernande If one could use the social media to make change it would be a wonderful thing. My husband used to work at Wal-mart and was discriminated against due to a disability and age. After working 3 years he called in sick and was told he abandoned his job, wasn’t paid for his sick time, was told a week later he was being transferred and then another week later discovered his transfer was a termination.We were told to use Wal-mart’s open door policy for complaints, but were given wrong names and phone numbers! So much for their policy of respecting employees and being sensitive to there needs(concerning disability and being in pain). I don’t think the average wal-mart manager has the capapbilities to put constructive criticism to good use. They are definitely lacking in operational behavior management training and do not provide positive reinforcement for their employees. There is no follow through with complaints, jobs completed well, and checks on managers that they are implementing the values of Wal-mart. The store my husband worked at if one had a complaint or grievance the employer was told too bad, transfer if you don’t like mangement here. Wow! Has the wall gone back up! Are we in Cuba? This is most defintely another “big” corporate idea from upper management when there is so much lacking in the actual stores. One hand does not know what the other hand is doing etc. I have decided that I don’t need to buy cheap crap from China to survive. Consumers should look for a better market to purchase necessities..not a discriminting dictator-like store such as WAL-MART. Thank God we have choices in this country and can shop else where. Speaking of God my husband was written up for leaving early on Christmas to be with his family. The ONE religious holiday he asked to be able to celebrate and went in 3 hours early to assist. Is communism back in fashion? It is here South Florida. Shelley Fernande

]]> By: Second (and Third) Chances for Social Media and Corporations to Change » The Buzz Bin http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-236639 Second (and Third) Chances for Social Media and Corporations to Change » The Buzz Bin Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:28:25 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-236639 [...] is certainly a case study for what NOT to do in social media, but even with all of the bumps along the way, can they come back and truly start [...]

[...] is certainly a case study for what NOT to do in social media, but even with all of the bumps along the way, can they come back and truly start [...]

]]> By: Goodness Gracious, Great Blogs of Fire! » The Buzz Bin http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-234553 Goodness Gracious, Great Blogs of Fire! » The Buzz Bin Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:51:19 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-234553 [...] is again trying to get in touch with consumers, according to thenewmarketing blog (Jeremiah Owyang also has a post on the subject). It’s interesting to note that although Wal-Mart is (of course) receiving [...]

[...] is again trying to get in touch with consumers, according to thenewmarketing blog (Jeremiah Owyang also has a post on the subject). It’s interesting to note that although Wal-Mart is (of course) receiving [...]

]]> By: Quotes for the week ending 8 Dec, 2007 « http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-229210 Quotes for the week ending 8 Dec, 2007 « Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:47:36 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-229210 [...] Owyang, on his advice to Walmart’s PR agency, Edelman, with Walmart’s attempt to get things right this time. [...]

[...] Owyang, on his advice to Walmart’s PR agency, Edelman, with Walmart’s attempt to get things right this time. [...]

]]> By: Bloggers Digest - 12/07/07 - Get Elastic Ecommerce Blog http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-228244 Bloggers Digest - 12/07/07 - Get Elastic Ecommerce Blog Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:58:19 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-228244 [...] Can WalMart rise like the phoenix after a slew of social media marketing mishaps? The Wally Mart is givin’ ‘er another go, this time using real employees, not unlike their weekly flyers. Jeremiah Owyang catches up with one of the employee-bloggers in an interview. [...]

[...] Can WalMart rise like the phoenix after a slew of social media marketing mishaps? The Wally Mart is givin’ ‘er another go, this time using real employees, not unlike their weekly flyers. Jeremiah Owyang catches up with one of the employee-bloggers in an interview. [...]

]]> By: Lavprisvarehus blogger igen. Denne gang uden svindel - dSeneste http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227935 Lavprisvarehus blogger igen. Denne gang uden svindel - dSeneste Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:40:49 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227935 [...] Web Strategy by Jeremiah: Will Wal-Mart’s newest Blogging Initiative Succeed? An interview with one of the Bloggers. Translate: English, [...]

[...] Web Strategy by Jeremiah: Will Wal-Mart’s newest Blogging Initiative Succeed? An interview with one of the Bloggers. Translate: English, [...]

]]> By: Derek http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227903 Derek Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:15:31 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227903 For the analyst and enviro community, Wal-Mart's sustainability blog is a great channel. Would like to see an investor relations blog a la Dell's Dell Shares http://dellshares.dell.com/default.aspx For the analyst and enviro community, Wal-Mart’s sustainability blog is a great channel. Would like to see an investor relations blog a la Dell’s Dell Shares http://dellshares.dell.com/default.aspx

]]> By: Christopher Coulter http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227441 Christopher Coulter Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:42:57 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227441 As if it matters, one way or another, people still shop in droves, getting some snooty-bloggers a showing up, isn't exactly a big demographic. Lower prices, better quality and selection of goods, similar to a Target-like play, would be a better move over some new sure-to-fail (and rather pointless) "initiative". As if it matters, one way or another, people still shop in droves, getting some snooty-bloggers a showing up, isn’t exactly a big demographic. Lower prices, better quality and selection of goods, similar to a Target-like play, would be a better move over some new sure-to-fail (and rather pointless) “initiative”.

]]> By: PaleFire http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227366 PaleFire Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:03:42 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227366 I tend to agree with Joseph. I think the failure of the company is not because it didn't open its discussion threads on its Facebook group or anything else (although I am sure that these were a factor), but mostly because all the reaction the company is getting from the activists groups due to its questionable labor practices. I was listening to one of the MIT podcasts the other day, the podcast was on the Harry Potter Alliance which is one of the activist groups, the speaker was talking about the kind of initiatives they took against Walmart (after discussing Darfur, of course). So Walmart is right up there with Darfur... How do you beat that kind of negative press? I tend to agree with Joseph. I think the failure of the company is not because it didn’t open its discussion threads on its Facebook group or anything else (although I am sure that these were a factor), but mostly because all the reaction the company is getting from the activists groups due to its questionable labor practices. I was listening to one of the MIT podcasts the other day, the podcast was on the Harry Potter Alliance which is one of the activist groups, the speaker was talking about the kind of initiatives they took against Walmart (after discussing Darfur, of course). So Walmart is right up there with Darfur… How do you beat that kind of negative press?

]]> By: Joseph Thornley http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227298 Joseph Thornley Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:02:04 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227298 Jeremiah, I too wish every company well. After all, they create jobs for many people and offer valuable service to their customers. But, if a company engages in labour practices that are broadly criticized, they should change their ways. Anyone who fails to "walk the talk" will be called out for their lack of sincerity and follow through. No communications strategy can counteract this. Jeremiah,
I too wish every company well. After all, they create jobs for many people and offer valuable service to their customers.

But, if a company engages in labour practices that are broadly criticized, they should change their ways. Anyone who fails to “walk the talk” will be called out for their lack of sincerity and follow through. No communications strategy can counteract this.

]]> By: The arrival of The Blog Council… : Community Group Therapy http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-227197 The arrival of The Blog Council… : Community Group Therapy Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:15:36 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-227197 [...] http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-i... [...]

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]]> By: Time Warp http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/06/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/comment-page-1/#comment-226565 Time Warp Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:34:32 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/09/28/will-wal-marts-newest-blogging-initiative-succeed-an-interview-with-one-of-the-bloggers/#comment-226565 [...] Update: After some time, the site is now live, and I published the post exactly as promised. [...]

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