We're both very excited about tomorrow's "live" podcast of episode #142. We tested the interface today and it worked great, so we're ready to rock and roll. Here's some information on how to get online with us and participate (and also see my earlier post today). First, you'll need to go to the Skypecast web page -- https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home -- and log in there in addition to opening your Skype application. The Skype login is at the upper-left of your screen, where it says, … [Read more...] about Details on Thursday’s “live” FIR podcast
Archives for May 2006
Join FIR for live podcast on June 1
Do you have an opinion about anything to do with that intersection of online communication, business and technology? A pressing thought in your mind on a PR topic we discussed in a recent episode of the For Immediate Release podcast, or something another listener said? Now's your chance to tell the world in real time. As regular listeners to our podcast know, Shel and I are hosting show number 142 tomorrow as a live Skypecast. You’ll be able to participate in the conversation in … [Read more...] about Join FIR for live podcast on June 1
Biz-Tech-News: Headlines 31-May-06
A book: "The Definitive Guide" to Skype BBC chief outlines global ambitions Beware the PR moniker... CNET’s AllYouCanUpload Is Disruptive Corporate Conscience Survey Says Workers Should Come First Daewoo boss gets 10 years in jail MySpace.com the top source of search traffic to Google Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has a 1000 page staff handbook Old media to embrace internet upstarts Relationships as a PR goal Result of 80 Posts about Effective Blogging … [Read more...] about Biz-Tech-News: Headlines 31-May-06
The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #141: May 29, 2006
Content summary: FIR Skypecast June 1; Vancouver FIR Dine-Around June 4; CIPR president Tom Bradley starts a blog; commenting on blogs; why Technorati is irrelevant to reputation; Apple loses in court; the art of relationship building; listeners' comments discussion (university lecturer podcasts, more on blog commenting, the interactive press release, visual FIR); get-together in New York on June 8; the music, and more. Show notes for May 29, 2006 Welcome to For Immediate Release: The Hobson … [Read more...] about The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #141: May 29, 2006
Knowledge-enhancers from IABC
I've just received my copy of the May/June edition of Communication World, the magazine on communication management published by IABC for its members. It's a very late arrival this month. But, some really compelling content makes that better late than never. The cover story is an interview with Robert Scoble. Entitled "Speaking Frankly," the interview by CW executive editor Natasha Spring and contributor William Briggs provides an excellent sense of how blogs work as an engagement … [Read more...] about Knowledge-enhancers from IABC
Three stories from the blogosphere
Being on the road and mostly disconnected from blogs and RSS feeds for the better part of last week provides a great opportunity for an hour's quiet reviewing today of what's been happening recently in the PR/tech part of the blogosphere. Three stories in particular that caught my attention: > Around the world in 20+ days. 'Naked Conversations' co-author Shel Israel and Canadian VC Rick Segal are embarking on a whirlwind global tour in August to "[...] meet smart people with … [Read more...] about Three stories from the blogosphere
FIR goes live on June 1
Listeners to For Immediate Release: The Hobson and Holtz Report will be able to participate actively in the show as we record episode #142 on Thursday, June 1. Since we record the show over Skype anyway, it was not a huge leap to record a Skypecast, a conference call-like service that allows dozens of people to participate. We'll cover the normal content we usually review in a show, but you'll be able to join in the discussion with us in real time. In addition, you'll be able to chat with each … [Read more...] about FIR goes live on June 1
Who is the conscience for corporate ethics?
A new report from the IABC Research Foundation shows that less than half of companies encourage discussion of moral dilemmas and criticism of censurable conduct at the workplace. "The Business of Truth: A Guide to Ethical Communication" says most organizations maintain or practice a generally healthy climate for ethical concerns and issues, with 70 percent of respondents agreeing that their organization makes it clear to employees what is ethically acceptable and what is not. … [Read more...] about Who is the conscience for corporate ethics?