Michael asks…
How does Greenpeace manipulate the media?
I have a paper to write which gives an example of a corporation's wilfull manipulation of the media (preferably in Canada).
Instead of taking the standard boilerplate attack on big oil, GM foods, etc, etc, I'd like to come from a different direction altogether.
Now that I have determined that Greenpeace is a corporation (they are incorporated as a charity), I'd like to take a focus on their manipulation of the media to promote their causes (right or wrong, I'm not trying to debate the worthiness of their cause).
Does anyone know of any specific examples of any high (or even low) profile stories?
andre1 answers:
Try to point out the majority of people that scream about green this and green that use just as much energy and pollution as people who dont. See if you can find information on top people who tell you what to do and then live just like you and me.
Mary asks…
what should I wear to a interview with Greenpeace?
I'm applying for a Canvasser position, and I have never gone in for a interview with a non-profit.
One more Question...
Is working for Greenpeace as a Canvasser a good job?
andre1 answers:
My advice is to dress professionally, no matter whether it's an interview for a sales clerk, an accountant or a canvasser!
Skirt suit or pantsuit, polished shoes, moderate jewelry, No loud colors, cleavage or heavy perfume. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know!
Other tips--lose the oversized hand bag. Take a small leather notepad--with a couple of questions jotted inside (interviewers LOVE to answer a simple question at the end of the interview! "What about overtime?" or "How large is the team I'll be working with?")
Shake their hand at the end and thank them for their time. (Do a test of your handshake iwth a trusted friend...it can make or break your first impression!!!)
Finally, relax and be calm. And good luck!!!!
Thomas asks…
Should I ask for permission to Greenpeace if I want to do an environmental campaign in my school?
I have been selected as an Environmental Ambassador in my school and I intend to make July as "Antigarbage Month", meaning I will put up some pamphlets and posters encouraging others to be aware of the danger of garbage. Should I ask for a permission to Greenpeace if I want to attach their logo in my poster? How?
I have visited their official web last week and have received no reply. You know, I just need their logo to make my poster looks more... more official and powerful... You know what i mean?
andre1 answers:
Greenpeace International's logo is trademarked from the office in Amsterdam: Ottho Heldringstraat 5, 1066 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This means you normally (but not in this case as you will find out below) would have to ask permission to use it because otherwise you will be passing off your products as theirs.
You would otherwise be able to use the logo with proviso that "Greenpeace do not endorse this campaign" to dissassociate yourself from greenpeace. And as some of the others have mentioned, it is only courteous.
HAVING SAID THAT HOWEVER:
See this link:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/fungames/banners
Greenpeace have clearly made their logo available to all, so you can use the logos on this page without asking permission, to help your campaign. This page constitutes an implied licence to users to be able to use the Greenpeace logo without having to ask for permission.
Also you aren't really damaging their economic goodwill and reputation, so you can use it. How one "uses" trademarks is very important in the law (Trade Marks Act 1994).
OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO DO:
Contact some of the email addresses on this page: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/getinvolved
or the contacts page and let them know about your campaign for a garbage Month? It might be a really good idea the team like and they will ask other schools to do something similar.
Linda asks…
How can i convince greenpeace i really DON'T want to save the whales?
When ever i go shopping, i'm always rudely confronted by the greenpeace workers, trying to get me to save the whales. I do love the whales, but how can i convince them to leave me alone?
andre1 answers:
Ask them why that they are not making any effort to save the baby humans, which we slaughter through abortion at a much great speed than the whales....
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But yeah, any info would be nice.
