Strategy sometimes gets a bad name because it is viewed as manipulation - a killer for relationships. I mean, who wants to feel as if they are just a part of some grand master plan? However, too many companies are jumping into using the latest technological trends and emerging media opportunities without too much thought as to why they are doing it. I would like to submit that this can lead to a destructive outcome for members of social networks and businesses alike. My thought is that an organization or business should take stock of where they fit in read more...
The OoVoo Channel is Live Streaming Blog Potomac Today: Join Us Virtually
I am hanging out today in Falls Church, Va., just outside of the District of Columbia for Blog Potomac. Later today, about 3:15 ET, I will talking about online ethics. However, sponsor ooVooo is live streaming the event on its UStream channel. Online Video provided by read more...
Movie Stars and Blogerati: TIME 100 Was Awash with the Influential
People seem to always be in the lookout for a pecking order. Some through rankings, some through awards. Certainly they are on the lookout for the influential. This year's TIME 100 was no different, with 100 people chosen who were deemed most influential by the TIME judges. Interestingly, there were four people honored from the online world:
The Three Principles of Change to Live By: Learn, Mentor, Give
I thought I would share the speech that I am giving tonight at the PRSA San Antonio annual Del Oro Awards. My peers in San Antonio were so kind as to honor me with the PR Professional of the Year award (press release). The truth is that the description of the read more...
Big Discounts for the NewComm Forum, April 22-24, 2008, Sonoma, California
These days it seems that there are a plethora of conferences to choose from that claim to impart insight into social media. However, one of the best is the NewComm Forum, an event that is organized by Society for New Communications Research. It will be held April 22-25, 2008. This year I am giving two seminars with Geoff Livingston, and even though the early bird deadline has passed. read more...