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Twitter offers richer scope with 280 characters

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9 November 2017

Since Twitter first appeared in 2006, the notion of sharing your thoughts and those of others in a concise 140-character message you can create and share from myriad devices has become an enduring aspect of the social web. Today for many, it’s an essential communication tool that enables direct and unfiltered connection between individuals that […]
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SDF Podcast 13: 1984 meets Pavlov’s dogs

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6 November 2017

“Trust, but verify” is a phrase that was used often by Ronald Reagan. It is more than a little ironic that this is originally a Russian proverb (Doveryai, no proveryai). Trust is also what links the various topics in episode 13 of our podcast (with show notes written by Thomas Stoeckle). From Chinese citizen scores […]
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Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Ethics, Innovation, Politics, Public Relations, Science, Society, Software, Technology, Trends

Artificial intelligence risks GM-style public backlash, experts warn

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3 November 2017

Researchers say social, ethical and political concerns in the UK about artificial intelligence (AI) are mounting and greater oversight is urgently needed, according to the Guardian. Otherwise, we could expect to see the kind of social disruption that greeted the advent of genetically-modified (GM) foods during the past decades. The Guardian’s report notes that there […]
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Artificial Intelligence, Business, Communication, For Immediate Release, Investor Relations, Marketing, Politics, Public Relations, Reputation, Social Media, Software, Technology, Web

For Immediate Release 109: CEOs Torturing English

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17 October 2017

Shel and I recorded the October edition of the monthly Hobson & Holtz Report. This month’s topics: Three distinguished PhDs propose a Magna Carta for Artificial Intelligence. Too soon? Research establishes a connection between CEOs who mangle English during analyst calls and falling share prices. What can PR agencies and associations do to build a […]
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How to engage the C-suite about social media with authority and confidence

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16 October 2017

“Social media takes time to build,” said one of the participants in the webinar on social media and the C-suite that I co-presented for the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) of The Conference Board earlier this month. It underscores a primary reality for communicators looking to engage their leaders in helping them understand the […]
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