Content summary: SNCR's new print journal; Microsoft launches Windows Vista; word of mouth marketing; the police and the blogosphere; TiVo and attention; David Phillips reports on CBS on YouTube, XPRL and the CIPR guidelines; listeners' comments discusssion; Dan York reports on Skype 3 beta; recording with Pinnacle Podcast Factory; the music; and more. [Messages from our sponsors: Save time with the CustomScoop online clipping service: sign up for your free two-week trial, at … [Read more...] about The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #194: November 30, 2006
Archives for November 2006
No painless switching to Open Office
The French parliament has said 'au revoir' to Microsoft, according to a Yahoo News report: [...] Starting [next June], French deputies will use desktops and servers running Linux, Mozilla's Firefox web browser, and OpenOffice.org, a free open-source alternative to Microsoft's Office software. [...] Why the change? The French parliament [...] believes it can save money using open-source software, despite the near-term costs of switching from Microsoft systems and retraining all employees. The … [Read more...] about No painless switching to Open Office
If Microsoft had Firefox…
An imaginative spoof. I don't know who's behind it nor what its marketing or PR goal might be. No matter - hugely disruptive entertainment! http://www.msfirefox.com/ I bet Stuart would like this :) (Via TechCrunch UK) … [Read more...] about If Microsoft had Firefox…
The never-ending spam deluge
If you've noticed a sudden upsurge in spam email in the UK recently, offering sex, stock tips, genuine fake Rolexes and the usual pharmacopia, it could be the result of criminal gangs using hijacked computers, says a Reuters report. I've been getting loads of such spams recently, all of which have managed to get through the spam filters on my email server. When they arrives at my PC, most get trapped by the excellent Cloudmark Desktop for Outlook, a pay-for service I've been using for over four … [Read more...] about The never-ending spam deluge
New PR blog, new PR network
Two emails from two Canadian PR bloggers with news of new developments in PR blogging. The first from Eric Eggertson in Saskatchewan, with news that he's started Common Sense PR for b5media, the fast-growing blog network founded by Canadian serial entrepreneur and author Jeremy Wright: [...] As the name implies, I try to take some of the mystery out of business communications jargon and methods, while raising the level of understanding between executives and the PR people who help manage … [Read more...] about New PR blog, new PR network
Highway robbery and other tales from the road
Mainz in Germany is an attractive city. That's where I spent the night on Sunday ahead of a full day on Monday with a client in Rüsselsheim. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency. Right on the bank of the river Main. A very nice place, comfortable room (and bed), excellent breakfast menu, great service overall. Except the internet connectivity. Rooms are wired or wireless with broadband internet, as you expect from every major hotel these days. What I also expect - but constantly hope to be … [Read more...] about Highway robbery and other tales from the road
Unofficial Vista Blog Tour, Day 2: Does IE7 suck?
Stuart Mudie and Derek Torres are co-authors of The Unofficial Guide to Windows Vista, a warts-and-all look at the new Microsoft operating system, that is due to be published by Wiley early next year. I've worked with Stuart in the past, we've known each other through our blogs for quite some time, and we've met up in Paris. So when he announced that the two of them were planning a "virtual blog tour" to promote their book, I was happy to volunteer as a host. Over to Stuart... I did a … [Read more...] about Unofficial Vista Blog Tour, Day 2: Does IE7 suck?
The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #193: November 27, 2006
Content summary: A legitimate labour issue misses social media opportunities; CBS grows late-night viewing by adding clips to YouTube; new RSS services; a report by Lee Hopkins; the music; and a little bit more. [Messages from our sponsors: Save time with the CustomScoop online clipping service: sign up for your free two-week trial, at www.customscoop.com/fir. Online meetings made easy with GoToMeeting: try it free for 45 days - use promo code "Podcast".] Show notes for November 27, … [Read more...] about The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #193: November 27, 2006