I sometimes ask myself why I’m not blogging more. The answers are many, of course. I have a 15 month old daughter at home that saps my attention and energy. I’m also deeply engaged in a project at work (and have been since January) that is exciting, daunting, inspiring and monotonous all at the same… Continue reading On blogging, silence and finding my place
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Video: Canadian Democracy 101
I know, this is mostly a communications blog. But I watched the federal leader’s debate and was blown away by the mischaracterizations of our system I heard from some of the leaders. I’m no expert but in the social media era that’s no reason not to get on a soapbox, right? Hope you like my… Continue reading Video: Canadian Democracy 101
Where is Joe?
Sorry folks. I know that the DOZENS of people who occasionally stumble over to this site have been waiting for another post. I mean, really, nothing since January? It’s not that I don’t care. But with the wife back at work I’m doing a lot more Daddy duty these days. That, coupled with a pretty… Continue reading Where is Joe?
Measuring influence in social media
Are you tired of arbitrary measures of influence based on some proprietary “score?” Tired of some black magic algorithm you don’t understand telling you how influential you are? No. Me neither. Introducing Influnc – the new standard of online influence. Want to know how influential you really are? Check it out.
Infographic: Writing a social media strategy
My podcasting co-conspirator Bob has a great post up on his blog, blasting PR and comms pros who troll their community mailing lists looking for “sample” social media strategies. It made me wonder (and comment, as you can see if you scroll down in his post) – are these people absolute hacks? It also inspired… Continue reading Infographic: Writing a social media strategy
Social media folks: This is why people hate you
Another in the growing collection of my snarky graphics / comics.
A dark day for minor hockey
UPDATE (12/20/2010): Sanity prevails. The following is an open letter I sent to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association following the suspension of Coach Greg Walsh of Peterborough. Coach Walsh pulled his team off the ice after hearing racist slurs directed at two of his players. The Toronto Star has the details of the suspension. I’d… Continue reading A dark day for minor hockey
I am afraid of the internet
The brilliant Ed Lee shared an even more brilliant Ignite presentation on his blog this morning – a presentation all about how social media could theoretically (except it’s not so theoretical, really) go very bad, very quickly. I encourage you to watch the clip, it’s a fast-moving five minutes. The nutshell version, though, is it… Continue reading I am afraid of the internet
RIP #FAIL, he writes optimistically
Several weeks ago, someone I follow on Twitter – and I am really sorry that I can’t remember who – made a wonderfully concise critique of the ubiquitous #FAIL hashtag. Since Twitter’s search is borked and can’t retrieve results more than a week old these days (ROFLMAO TWITTERFAIL!), I’m going to have to paraphrase. In… Continue reading RIP #FAIL, he writes optimistically
A letter to the mayor elect
Good morning Mr. Watson, First and foremost, congratulations on your victory. You worked hard to earn it and if I were you I’d reward myself by heading over to the Cora’s next to your campaign office and treating yourself to the 1990s Harvest. The mountain of fruit makes it a responsible choice, even with the… Continue reading A letter to the mayor elect