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Identity theft in numbers

Stephen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:59:29 +0000

Via: Online MBA

Information is everything and the White House knows it

Stephen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:16:25 +0000

Via Steve Rubel.

Internet addiction infographic

Stephen — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:32:05 +0000

Via: Online Nursing Programs

What a difference 12 years make

Stephen — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:27:48 +0000

My first phone, 1998

Motorola M3288. I didn’t have text messaging at that point. Purely a phone.

My current phone, 2010

HTC Desire. I have everything I need and then some. Purely a computer.

(Inspiration from Ged Carroll)

Stats on internet pornography

Stephen — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:48:50 +0000

Point 11. Not good.

Via: Online MBA

UK tech journos you should be following on Twitter

Stephen — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:10:00 +0000

It’s a good start but this is by no means a comprehensive list. Tech journos are usually the first to embrace new technologies (it’s in the genes you see) and it came as no surprise when I was researching UK journos using Twitter that this particular sector has the highest proportion using it. Plus the fact that ‘tech’ is a broad topic which I guess you could say encapsulates a number of sectors really.

If you’re a tech journo and you’re not on the list you can @reply me on Twitter, leave a comment on this post or send me a mail.

The Twitter list is available to follow also.

And if you’re interested, here’s a list of UK political journalists using Twitter.

Freelance

Other

Mike Hillier – http://twitter.com/Mikehillier (Music Tech Magazine)
Kris Sangani – http://twitter.com/Kris_Sangani (E&T Magazine)
Mark Prigg – http://twitter.com/markprigg (Evening Standard)
Mark Hattersley – http://twitter.com/markhattersley (Mac World)
Jane Douglas – http://twitter.com/janedouglas (Gamespot UK)
Dan Raywood – http://twitter.com/DanRaywood (SC Magazine)
Clare Newsome – http://twitter.com/ClareNewsome (What Hi-fi)
Davey Winder – http://twitter.com/happygeek (PC Pro)
Jason Jenkins – http://twitter.com/jenkojenkins (Cnet)
Kat Hannaford – http://twitter.com/clashcityrocker (Gizmodo)
Chris Davies – http://twitter.com/c_davies (Slash Gear)
Dawn Smith – http://twitter.com/missgadgetuk (Geeks.co.uk)
Nik Taylor – http://twitter.com/msntechnik (MSN)
Richard Lai – http://twitter.com/richardlai (Engadget)
Mike Simons – http://twitter.com/ITjournalist (Computer World)
Benjamin Cohen – http://twitter.com/benjamincohen (Channel 4 News)
Paul Kunert – http://twitter.com/Kunerticus (MicroScope)
Leila Makki – http://twitter.com/leilamakki

Election fever – 69 UK political journalists you should follow on Twitter

Stephen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:05:11 +0000

On the run up to the so called first digital election in the UK I thought it would be useful to keep up to speed with what the people behind the headlines are thinking and doing during this event. Below is a list (incomprehensive I think) of UK political journalists. If you know of any others to include let me know in the comments or via Twitter.

UPDATE: You can follow this list using the UK Political Journalist Twitter list I’ve created.

BBC

Jon Sopel – http://twitter.com/BBCJonSopel
John Pienaar – http://twitter.com/JPonpolitics (5 Live)
Peter Henley – http://twitter.com/Peter_Henley
Tim Reid – http://twitter.com/TimReidBBC
Laura Kuenssberg – http://twitter.com/BBCLauraK
Anna Filipova – http://twitter.com/Anna_Filip

Channel 4 News

Gary Gibbon – http://twitter.com/GaryGibbonBlog
Cathy Newman – http://twitter.com/cathynewman

Daily Mirror

James Lyons – http://twitter.com/MirrorJames
Kevin Maguire – http://twitter.com/Kevin_Maguire
Vincent Moss – http://twitter.com/vincentmoss

ITV

Lucy Manning – http://twitter.com/lucymanning
Alex Forrest – http://twitter.com/alexforrestitv (ITN)
Chris Ship – http://twitter.com/chrisshipitv

News of the World

Ian Kirby – http://twitter.com/ianakirby
Sophy Ridge – http://twitter.com/sophyridge
David Wooding – http://twitter.com/DavidWooding

The Daily and Sunday Telegraph

Christopher Hope – http://twitter.com/christopherhope
Patrick Hennessy – http://twitter.com/PatJHennessy
James Kirkup – http://twitter.com/jameskirkup

The Guardian and Observer

The Independent and Independent on Sunday

Simon Carr – http://twitter.com/simonsketch
Richard Osley – http://twitter.com/RichardOsley
Michael Savage – http://twitter.com/michaelsavage
Jane Merick – http://twitter.com/janemerrick23
John Rentoul – http://twitter.com/JohnRentoul

The Spectator

Alex Massie – http://twitter.com/alexmassie
Fraser Nelson – http://twitter.com/frasernels
Pete Hoskin – http://twitter.com/pete_hoskin

The New Statesman

Sophie Elmhirst – http://twitter.com/sophieelmhirst
Mehdi Hasan – http://twitter.com/ns_mehdihasan
James Macintyre – http://twitter.com/James_Macintyre
George Eaton – http://twitter.com/georgeeaton
Jon Bernstein – http://twitter.com/Jon_Bernstein

The Times

Ann Treneman – http://twitter.com/anntreneman
Sam Coates – http://twitter.com/SamCoatesTimes
Daniel Finkelstein – http://twitter.com/Dannythefink

Sky News

Miranda Richardson – http://twitter.com/mirandasky
Adam Boulton – http://twitter.com/adamboulton
Ruth Barnett – http://twitter.com/RuthBarnett

Other

Sunny Hundal – http://twitter.com/sunny_hundal (Pickled Politics)
Jonathan Walker – http://twitter.com/jonwalker121 (Birmingham Post and Mail)
David Singleton – http://twitter.com/david_singleton (PR Week)
David Hughes – http://twitter.com/DavidHughesPA (Press Association)
David Maddox – http://twitter.com/DavidPBMaddox (The Scotsman)
Tomos Livingstone – http://twitter.com/TomosL (Western Mail)
Matt Chorley – http://twitter.com/MattChorley (Western Morning News)
Torcuil Crichton – http://twitter.com/Torcuil (Daily Record)
David Stringer – http://twitter.com/David_Stringer (Associated Press)
Nigel Nelson – http://twitter.com/NigelNelson (Sunday People)
Paul Waugh – http://twitter.com/paulwaugh (London Evening Standard)
Kirsty Walker – http://twitter.com/kirstywalker1 (Daily Mail)

48 percent of journalists are using Twitter

Stephen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:09:52 +0000

The 2nd piece of research from Middleberg Communications and the Society for New Communications Research titled, “Media in the Wired World” (pdf). Key points include:

Nearly 70 percent of journalists are using social networking sites, a 28% increase since the 2008 study
48 percent are using Twitter or other microblogging sites and tools, a 25% increase since 2008
66 percent are using blogs
48 percent are using online video
25 percent are using podcasts
More than 90 percent of journalists agree that new media and communications tools and technologies are enhancing journalism to some extent

Only US journalists surveyed for this I believe. If you are of the UK persuasion check out the most comprehensive Twitter list of UK journalists.

YouTube: the channel of choice for C-level execs

Stephen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:07:13 +0000

Something bad happened to your company? Scandal occurring? Negative press from the traditional media outlets? Reputation damage? There’s always YouTube.

YouTube is becoming the communication channel of choice among senior executives during a time of crisis. CEOs, presidents and other important senior staff are using YouTube to go direct to their stakeholders while cutting out the (often negative) traditional media in the process.

The latest example is Toyota Motor Sales President & COO, Jim Lentz (see below) who is using YouTube to communicate with customers regarding the recent news of the the sticking pedals.

But Mr Lentz is not the first as you will see below.

Toyota Motor Sales President & COO, Jim Lentz

Founder and CEO of jetBlue Airways, David Neeleman. (No longer CEO)

After jetBlue customers suffered terrible conditions and waiting times at JFK Airport which was subsequently documented in the press, Neeleman used YouTube to make a public apology and to outline what the company intended to do.

President of Domino’s, Patrick Doyle

Basically: Two Domino’s Pizza staff uploaded a video to YouTube of themselves doing disgusting things to the fast food chain’s food. The video spread like wildfire and negative press ensued which caused president of Domino’s, Patrick Doyle, to upload his own video to YouTube to alert customers and other interested parties on the company’s reaction to the video and the steps it had taken.

CEO of Mattel, Bob Eckert

Mattel had to recall over 1 million Chinese-made toys because of potential hazards from parts of the toys which were colored using lead-based paint. It was found that the amount of lead in the paint exceeded US government limits. Bob Eckert looked to quash worries by posting this YouTube clip.

Notice one thing? They’re all American. Having spoke with many UK (and European) PR execs over the years about deploying such tactics I’ve found that the majority of PR people don’t think it would work as well in their respective countries. Personally, I think it depends.

UK journalists on Twitter Update

Stephen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:04:36 +0000

About a year ago I carried out a piece of research that looked at UK journalists using Twitter which was positively received from both PRs and journos. In fact, I’m going to stick my neck out and say it probably helped a couple of people in our respective industries establish relationships with one another over on Twitter. I know it helped me.

With this in mind, and because everyone likes a list, I’ve created this follow up post almost one year on. By no means is it exhaustive and it’s very likely I have missed some people out (I mean, really, it’d be quite difficult to find every UK journo given Twitter’s so mainstream these days).

Before you start here’s a short Q&A:

Q: How come I’m not included in the list?

A: Sorry, the research was done manually and I am only human. Send me an email, leave a comment or ping me an @reply on Twitter itself and I’ll happily add you.

Q: Why have you included me in the list? I don’t want to be, thank you very much.

A: Sorry, my bad, but all this is publicly available. Send me an email, leave a comment or ping me an @reply on Twitter itself and I’ll happily remove you.

Q: Why am I in the ‘Other’ section?

A: Simply because you are the only person on Twitter that works at your publication (or that I could find).

Q: You idiot, I left Acme News Journal six months ago! Why am I still down as working there?

A: Sorry! I did check, but it was late and I was tired. Let me know and I’ll change it.

Q: Anything changed since the last time?

A: Aside from an increase in numbers which, given Twitter’s growth and exposure this past year is obvious anyway, I suppose the most noticeable thing is the uptake of tabloid journalists using it. Last year there were none.

Q: Woohoo! I’m a PR person and now I can start following all these journos and push out spammy tweets about my clients to them!

A: Er, no you can’t. Read this blog post first to see how some journos feel about being approached on Twitter. If you do you’re an idiot and the other 99.9% of the UK PR industry that practice good Twitter etiquette will laugh at you when you’re outed.

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