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Public Relations, Social Networks

History of social networking in the UK

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10 March 2008

I enjoy a writing challenge, and I’m about to embark on a pretty interesting one. Working with Drew Benvie at Hotwire PR, I’m researching information to write 1,000 words for a chapter in a publication that will chronicle the history of social networking in the UK. Drew says it will be a unique review of the UK social networking market from its inception to the present day. The topic I’ve chosen is titled "Death of the subscription model – What…
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The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #325: March 6, 2008

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7 March 2008

Content summary: Neville’s traveling while Shel assembles the show from the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, site of the Ragan Social Media for Communicators conference; Ragan conference included an unconference featuring Crystal Interactive technology; Media Monitoring Minute; Neville reports on IABC’s launch of eXchange, a blogging utility for members that’s more than just blogs; Eric Schwartzman’s report; IABC has assumed leadership of the social media release initiative; Dan York reports; listener comments; the music – The Hush Sound performs Crawling…
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Business, Communication, Mobile, Web

Disrupting mobile data costs

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6 March 2008

I twittered the other day about my most recent Vodafone bill for mobile phone service that included a charge of £80 for data use. ‘Ouch’ was the polite epithet I used. Although the costs for using a mobile phone to make phone calls are within general acceptable limits, costs for data use remain ridiculously high. A big problem I find is the difficulty in truly figuring out the actual costs for using the phone for going online, before you go…
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Blogging, Communication, IABC, Social Media, Weblogs

IABC members can join the conversation

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4 March 2008

An email yesterday from IABC brought news of a new member benefit – The IABC eXchange. In development for some while, this new resource offers a great opportunity to introduce every IABC member to blogs and blogging. According to IABC, though, it’s much more than simply an application for writing blog posts: The IABC eXchange is an online tool for networking and collaboration. Developed based on member feedback, the IABC eXchange allows you to create member-only discussion groups, private working…
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Communication, Mobile, Society, Trends

Too many crazy drivers

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3 March 2008

The news last week of a woman motorist sent to jail for running down a cyclist while she was sending a text message on her mobile phone is a sobering thought for every driver. Even though I use a hands-free phone kit when I’m out in my car – either my TomTom or the very neat TalkTool – it always makes me uneasy when receiving a call while driving. You are distracted, there’s no question about it. So I tend…
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