Cisco Systems launched The Network about a year ago. At that time, we interviewed John Earnhardt, the communicator responsible for the site, about the goals and aspirations for the content portal that folded in the company’s former media center. A year later, FIR co-host Shel Holtz chats with John about the experience and results to date, including the use of The Network’s content by third parties. Of particular interest are two video series launched on the site, My Networked Life…

Content summary: FIR Interview with IABC executive director Chris Sorek published; new interview with Cisco’s John Earnhardt coming; Canada’s super holiday; Be Positively Social on August 14, says Frank Eliason; Ragan promo; News That Fits: Is the PR world underestimating Reddit’s importance?; Michael Netzley reports from Singapore on social media used for recruiting in China, and more; the Media Monitoring Minute with CustomScoop; with influence rank, Salesforce.com shows the shape of recruitment to come; listener comments; new angles on content…