Friday, March 11, 2011How does traditional media digest user-generated social content during a disaster?
It's certainly not a new question, but today's tragedy in Japan and Hawaii highlights the challenge traditional media outlets face in addressing user-generated content. When is "real", too-real to show?
Sunday, October 17, 2010Social Media: Be careful what you wish for.
Everyone knows all about social media "wins" like Gilette's "Share Everywhere" and Old Spice's personalized videos. But, we also know "Woody", the 'Where the [expletive] is my free burger?', guy, Oprah's 'not so fried' fried chicken disaster and the recent Gap logo contest backlash.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010No, I will not be your friend.
There's a dangerous movement, flying under the "risk management" flag, that advocates companies mandate "friendships" on social media platforms with their employees. Slippery slope...
Monday, September 13, 2010Keep your friends close; your enemies closer.
OK, so here's the thing... Many companies claim to want to go social; but the reality is often starkly different than the vision — or lack thereof.
Sunday, September 05, 2010For as much as Disney does well, they lack in loyalty programs.
This blog post comes to you live from The Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida.