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Monthly Archives: October 2009
An analysis of the Superfreakonomics debate
don’t have time to comment much as busy helping work a major response at the moment but this WSJ article captures much of what I was trying to say about this debate.
More examples of news via Twitter, plus: Is Social Media a fad?
I’ve been talking in my presentations quite a bit about how Twitter is how the mainstream is getting more of its news and how increasingly Twitter itself is spreading the news. Here’s another great example–the debris on the Bay bridge … Continue reading
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The best resource for social media and internet use policy
At least it is the best resource I’ve seen. Here is a very extensive list of sample policy statements and policies in place at various prominent organizations. I found it on a blog post providing some good advice about dealing … Continue reading
The hot debate on global warming
I’m finding the continuing blogwar and public interchange over Levitt and Dubner’s new book Superfreakonomics and its discussion of geoengineering as a possible solution to global warming very interesting. I want to thank Joseph Romm, the environmental blogger heavily engaged … Continue reading
Documenting the accelerating decline of mainstream media
Any longtime crisisblogger reader, and certainly any reader of my book Now Is Too Late, will note that I have referred to the post media world many times. In fact, it was the working title for Now Is Too Late … Continue reading
Anatomy of a credibility war–global warming and Superfreakonomics
Here’s a blog war that seems to be heating up faster than our climate: The New York Times guest editorial column by Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner takes on a very strident attack by a prominent environmental blogger. From a reputation … Continue reading
Two healthcare communication webinars coming up
I’m very pleased to have been asked to present two national webinars on healthcare communications next week. PRSA is offering one on swine flu (or H1N1) communications and lessons learned–I’ll be doing with with respected health communication expert Stephen Davidow. … Continue reading
Fake press releases turn into breaking news–the high price of immediacy
You remember what happened on Sept 11, 2009. Breaking news from CNN about a possible terrorist attack on the Potomac near where Pres. Obama passed by. Got picked up and broadcast around the world in moments. Turns out it was … Continue reading
Obama and Fox News war–now this I just don't get
There are only a couple of explanations I can come up with to explain why the Obama administration would declare open war on Fox News. Either the arrogance of power is so great that it has clouded what for the … Continue reading
How social media is changing emergency and crisis communication
I blogged on this at emergencymgmt.com which is my blog more focused on government communication and emergency management. But, it may be of more general interest to those involved in crisis communication so, here it is. It’s my crisis management … Continue reading