Monthly Archives: December 2008

The crisis of 2009–some "happy" new year thoughts

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

Today we say goodbye to 2008, and for many that comes with little regret. Unfortunately, it also comes without the usual anticipation for a clean start and solid hopes for a new year. The world is very much in a … Continue reading →

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Neil Chapman Guest Post: "Grandma Thinking" or why corporations don't adopt social media

Posted on December 26, 2008 by admin

Here’s another intriguing guest post from Neil Chapman, direct from London: Grandma thinking As a long-time fan of the For Immediate Release podcast (Twice weekly commentary on public relations and technology by Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson), there are lots … Continue reading →

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Christmas greetings from crisisblogger

Posted on December 23, 2008 by admin

We’re sliding into the quiet days of Christmas, then into the new year. Being buried under one of the biggest snowstorms we’ve had in many years provide a little extra time to think about the meaning of this season. They … Continue reading →

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More examples of social media nastiness–Chris Brogan and Kmart post

Posted on December 22, 2008 by admin

Although this controversy that erupted on twitter about Chris Brogan and his sponsored KMart post is over a week old (that is a lifetime in this business) it highlights the issues I raised in my previous post about Engadget. This … Continue reading →

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Engadget tries to cope with the nasty side of social media

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

Engadget is one of the very popular websites/blogs that reviews the latest electronic gadgets. It’s very popular with the gadget set and has lots of viewers and commenters. I’ve been working on a draft of an article for a major … Continue reading →

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Nice review of Now Is Too Late in EducationPR blog

Posted on December 18, 2008 by admin

Just have to share this very nice review of my 2006 book in the EducationPR blog. The review was written by Paul Baker and his blog is now on my blogroll. The disastrous shortcomings of FEMA during the early stages … Continue reading →

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Nixon and Frost and the blending of history and entertainment

Posted on December 17, 2008 by admin

The Smithsonian is one of the very few magazines I read and I came across this intriguing article by James Reston Jr in the email teaser for the latest issue. One of my favorite topics, as any regular crisisblogger reader … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Neil Chapman on the Buncefield explosion in UK

Posted on December 17, 2008 by admin

Here is another guest post from Neil Chapman from London. Critical issue addressed: the dangers of speculating on cause. Sometimes the obvious takes time to sink in. It’s just past the third anniversary of the Buncefield explosion in the UK. … Continue reading →

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The future of the internet: PEW study

Posted on December 16, 2008 by admin

Where are things going with the internet. Here’s a summary of a PEW study that is interesting but contains few surprises. Which suggests as much sense as it makes that it will probably be wrong. One thing certain about the … Continue reading →

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Blagojevich, Schwarzenneger and the risks of all big stories

Posted on December 15, 2008 by admin

I try to see in situations like the Blagojevich scandal the impact for companies and agencies relating to crisis communication. What lessons can be learned? There are many obvious ones here like don’t be stupid, don’t be a criminal, don’t … Continue reading →

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