Month: March 2006

  • More spreading the word

    As we’re about to head into the second quarter of 2006, I’m reviewing my schedule for conferences and workshops I’m involved with as a speaker/presenter. I invest a great deal in time and commitment to spreading the word about the…

  • The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #122: March 23, 2006

    Content summary: Sparklines; Mobitype scraping blog content; Shel’s road weary trek; South West Airlines tackles gaming of online check-in; the IAOC conference; Josh Hallett on FPRA Blog Week; Luke Armour’s intro music #2; David Phillips reports; listeners’ comments and trackbacks…

  • If this means no more Plaxo emails, great

    One of my (few) pet peeves is getting emails from people with the canned Plaxo message. I received another one just this morning: I’m updating my address book. Please take a moment to update me with your latest contact info.…

  • Spinning Vista and grassroots resentment

    So Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows Vista will be delayed in its public release for consumers, not coming out until early 2007 instead of the expected later in 2006. Not surprisingly, this news has already attracted wide commentary in mainstream…

  • You are what you’re Googled

    We talk about transparency a great deal, especially in relation to blogging, as in being open about who you are and what you do. The flip side is too much transparency, illustrated by a thoughtful article in Business Week on…