Content summary: Two FIR Interviews posted, one more coming, FIR Live on Blogtalk Radio set for Dec 19; discussion: Chris Brogan’s Kmart/Izea sponsored post controversy; Michael Netzley reports on some of his latest research findings from the Digital Media Across Asia wiki; the Media Monitoring Minute with CustomScoop; News That Fits – finding social media engagement leaders, a challenge to Swisscom’s reputation; listeners’ comments discussion and Friendfeed FIR Room round-up; music from Granian; and more.
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For Immediate Release: The Hobson & Holtz Report, for December 15, 2008: A 61-minute podcast recorded live from Wokingham, Berkshire, England, and Concord, California, USA.
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So, until Thursday December 18…
(Cross-posted from For Immediate Release, Shel’s and my podcast blog.)
