Archive for October, 2011
NPR has done it again … self-inflicted controversy
Acting in what has become the insecure, confused and fearful signature manner of NPR management, they have cancelled a member station produced program “World of Opera” because the show host – Lisa Simeone – helped organize an ongoing protest in Washington.
“About Us” are the weakest words in communications
The words “about us” have become the weakest words in the practice of communications. Why? Simple … no one cares about your company or organization. Customers, vendors, clients, shareholders and others only care about the value of your services and products to them.
Newsroom, classrooms linked-in with online tools
A collaborative guest post by a George Washington University graduate student and professor examining whether the role of communicators can keep up with technology.
VideoLink helps to define the future of TV news and communications
There is increasing discussion that advanced video technology together with the Internet are driving seismic shifts in not only TV news but also how companies will control brand and competitive differentiation in the future. VideoLink’s in the lead.
10 clues someone isn’t really a social media expert
Don’t let the fancy social media buttons and big talk fool you. Heed these warning signs before you hire another “expert.”
Steve Jobs … One of Us But Different
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” ~ Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011
















