In June, on a flight to Johannesburg we were fortunate to nab the “escape hatch” seats. So, extra legroom. However, if you are broad of shoulder - then the bulk heads can really cramp your style. That was the plight of our fellow-traveller, Neil Pendock. So Stuart, the better half, gallantly swapped seats. Read the rest of this entry »
Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are almost derigeur in business today. Businesses that don’t use social networking in some way of other are the exception rather than the norm. However, some businesses are resisting the temptation to join the social networking maelstrom.
How come I never find funny, interesting or relevant 404 pages! Apparently they are out there. The number of times I stumble on a boring 404 page - and then forgot where I was going and what I was looking for…
It doesn’t seem like that long ago that people didn’t know what twitter is. Today it is all over the media in the UK thanks to high-profile twitterers such as Stephen Fry who outed his habit on the new Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show recently.
Fry is certainly reaping the benefits of twittering - he gets it! Does it exceptionally well. And, he’s great with words - and so sounds authentic - which helps a lot. But will he ever be able to escape from the land of the perpetual dawn chorus? i wonder! Read the rest of this entry »
President Barack Obama
That was quite something … have just been watching the inauguration. Probably one of the most momentous days we will ever witness. President Barack Obama is an unbelievable orator - though think he has the toughest job ahead of him … Read the rest of this entry »
The social media phenomenon of twittering is spreading over into the business world. If you work in high-tech, chances are if you don’t twitter, somebody may be twittering about you… Read the rest of this entry »
We’ve seen a rash of April Fools this year. Some better than others. But, one thing is sure, telling tall stories is a serious business. April Fools can be very good for business. However, it has to be exceptionally done well. And needs to follow the simple rules of communication. Read the rest of this entry »
Storytelling is the most powerful tool we have as communicators. It is the most ancient of art forms and goes right to the heart of what makes us human. The art of storytelling hasn’t changed, but the possibilities have. We’re now able to tell stories in ways we haven’t before. So what’s changed? Everything has! Media, communities, social networks, technology. Read the rest of this entry »
Content. Content. Content. What do people mean when they say content? In the age of the internet and email communications, content has become increasingly important. Read the rest of this entry »
Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Innocent, Bird’s Eye … all have blogs. And, if they’re not talking about themselves - somebody else is likely to be blogging about them. Read the rest of this entry »