Do politicians really understand how to use social media? Those of us versed in these new ways of online communication know that any political figure who can truly and completely adopt social media methods would have a formidable secret weapon in their arsenal. A weapon that would have to be adopted across all the battling parties or they would quickly fall by the wayside. Obama has come the … [Read more...] about Politics and Social Media.
Social Media
12Seconds on the iPhone
Video has finally arrived for the un-cracked iphone! Well.. video in the shape of a video slideshow, which as far as I am concerned is a bloody miracle judging by the way Apple seems to be restricting development of video based apps. Or is it AT&T and O2 not wanting people to stream with their 'unlimited' data? I have to say I am so happy that it is 12seconds.tv that has started to build this … [Read more...] about 12Seconds on the iPhone
Politics and Social Media.
Do politicians really understand how to use social media? Those of us versed in these new ways of online communication know that any political figure who can truly and completely adopt social media methods would have a formidable secret weapon in their arsenal. A weapon that would have to be adopted across all the battling parties or they would quickly fall by the wayside. Obama has come the … [Read more...] about Politics and Social Media.
The Manchester Digital Development Agency
This week I was asked to go along to the Manchester Digital Development Agency and talk at an event called AmbITion, an Arts Council project that's helping arts organisations in the East and North West regions of England make better use of technology. It was a quality day, well organised in a great venue. Whenever I make the journey up to Manchester I always end up returning inspired after … [Read more...] about The Manchester Digital Development Agency
PM in the AM
Thomson Reuters hosted a NewsMaker event on the present economic crisis and in addition to it's regular text, streaming video and picture coverage, they opened up their doors and minds to social media. In addition to making live and edited video content available worldwide over the web, myself (@Documentally) and Mike Atherton (@sizemore) were given unprecedented access to the event and asked … [Read more...] about PM in the AM