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Social media – stop the hysteria.
I read with interest an article on the Guardian website that discussed whether Twitter was putting an end to private lives. If you haven’t read it and are interested then click on the link. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jun/09/twitter-privacy-melissa-stetten?newsfeed=true It seems Twitter continues to … Continue reading
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Living events through social media
Social media is now more mainstream and part of our daily lives. People are now finding ways to use it to enhance aspects of what they do everyday. It is now a way that we can share elements of our … Continue reading
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Social networks – but why?
I was in discussion with a friend recently about using Twitter. They were keen to start tweeting but as a one-person business posed the question why do people use the social networking site. It started me thinking about why I … Continue reading
Twitter – publicity or engagement?
In the past few days I read the interesting paper from Jeremy Crump analysing what the police are doing on Twitter. It charts the developments that have taken place since 2008 when the first police forces in the UK started … Continue reading
Shifting sands – sink or swim?
Recently I have had a number of opportunities to speak with a variety of PR colleagues about the future of the industry and the changing communication landscape. It has been a great opportunity to reflect on the issues, challenges and … Continue reading
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But I am a PR and am in control.
It is the one thing that PR professionals have built reputations on….being in control. Whether it is media management or the latest initiative the industry has long held the reins of the channels of communication in an organisation, but not … Continue reading
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Who owns social media?
There are some days when you can take a long look at where you are and what you are doing and can feel a sense of satisfaction. Today was one of those days for me. Why? Well, it was down … Continue reading
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You’ve got some face
In the past year I have come to really see the benefits of Twitter and how it can help to keep me updated about events, as well as to use it to start conversations with interesting people. I enjoy the … Continue reading
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The social media lessons of the past seven days
The past seven days have been ones that have surprised the world, and particularly people in the UK. There have been many things that have been discussed or reviewed about recent events and this includes the role of social media … Continue reading
Social media – future or fad?
There are pages and pages of words about how important social networks are and how police, as well as other agencies, need to take advantage of this new form of communication. There are seminars, conferences, lectures and training sessions all … Continue reading
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