- A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY requested news monitoring services for its products and industry issues and for breaking news concerning a proposed merger. NORIS provided news and information seven days a week, along with briefing summaries for the company’s Board for major issues.
- A large LAW FIRM establishing an office in a new city requested a review of community issues and background on competitors’ activities in the area. NORIS developed summaries of information on seven law firms competing in that region that included reviews of major cases, corporate issues and community action.
- A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY involved in a proposed merger wanted monitoring services on breaking news and trends involving competition and consolidation it its industry. NORIS provided daily breaking news summaries on products, regional area actions, and developing issues.
- An INTERVENOR in a proposed utility merger case before a public utilities commission requested news monitoring of the ongoing discussion and review of energy issues in that state. NORIS provided daily news summaries and analysis of news and political and social issues associated with the proposed merger.
- A MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY wanted to keep its trained doctors informed of new developments in the field of laparoscopy. NORIS developed research digests and reviews of the scientific literature on new uses and applications for laparoscopy in various medical specialties.
- A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY requested an executive briefing booklet for senior staff who would be attending the opening of a new facility in a foreign country. NORIS prepared a report that outlined the history of the geographical area, its culture, demographics, and a compilation of other businesses and community organizations in the area.
- A HEALTHCARE COMPANY developing an HIV drug requested a review of the AIDS-related humanitarian activities of other pharmaceutical companies and the challenges they faced. NORIS researched activities of seven companies, summarizing positive activities and negative fallout from the campaigns into a comprehensive report.
- A major TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY wanted to manage issues facing the company’s manufacturing operations and products. NORIS developed a semi-monthly digest that reported on news and trends affecting the company.