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Window on the social media world
I had the opportunity in the past week to speak to a variety of different groups about the use of social media, the good things it brings and the pitfalls that exist. It was a huge privilege to have the … Continue reading
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Tagged #coverforgmp, #gmp24, communication, Greater Manchester Police, social media, social networks, tweets, twitter
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Does recognition really matter?
I was involved in an interesting Twitter discussion tonight considering communication and social media. As the conversation, under the hashtag #commschat, developed the discussion moved to whether awards were important or not. There were a range of views but it … Continue reading
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Getting and staying connected
I had a few hours on the train today and while I was crammed in with all the other passengers I noticed something really quite striking. Virtually every person had a computer of some form, whether that was an iPad … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, communication, iPad, social media, social networks, technology, twitter
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From words to action
The silence was broken only by the sound of the cathedral bell tolling. From the platform put in place for the media you could see a large section of Manchester city centre and its busiest street, Deansgate. As officers, police … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, communication, Constable Chaos, Fiona Bone, GMP, Nicola Hughes, social media, social networks, tweeting, twitter
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Unleashing the social media beast
There have been a few articles that have appeared today (2 October) about what happens when using social media in an organisation becomes a problem. I am not going to comment on the specifics of the two cases involving two … Continue reading
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Social media is not always the answer
For almost two years I have been championing the use of social media and have tried to encourage organisations to use it and make the most of the opportunities it brings. My support for it hasn’t changed and I continue … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, communication, PR, social media, social networks, twitter
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Creative support – look and its free
These are really challenging times for all of us working in communication roles. No matter where you are the pressure on budgets is increasing and we are all trying to get something for nothing or as the saying goes ‘get … Continue reading
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Tagged #ConDemgovernment, #facebook, Audioboo, budget, communication, cutbacks, financial crisis, instagram, social media, social networks, storify, tweets, twitter
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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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Tagged #facebook, communication, google+, media, modern life, social media, social networks, twitter
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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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Tagged #facebook, communication, event, event management, innovation, Kelsall Hill, media, retweet, social media, social networks, twitter
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The difference 140 characters can make
The Manchester City homecoming attracted extensive national media coverage last night (Monday 14 May) and was a challenge for policing. Thousands of people came out on the city’s streets to celebrate and the key was for them to be able … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, manchester city, parade, social media, social networks, tweet, twitter
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