Content summary: HARO update; Dan York reports on Phweet, Dropio, Tweetio, and more; the Media Monitoring Minute with CustomScoop; News That Fits - launching social media in a crisis: Apple and Exxon Mobil, social media gains SEC approval for Reg FD, BlogWorld hosts certification workshop for journalist-bloggers, Blog Council launches disclosure best practices toolkit; listeners' comments discussion; a word about FIR #366; news about next week's shows; music from Mojomama; and more. Listen to … [Read more...] about The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #367: July 31, 2008
Archives for July 2008
Social media gains SEC approval
Yesterday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new guidance for publicly-listed companies in using traditional websites and social media channels like blogs to meet the SEC's public disclosure requirements under Regulation FD. Regulation FD ('fair disclosure') sets out a clear rule relating to the selective disclosure of information, and clarifies some issues under the US law of insider trading. The SEC's new guidance on what tools companies can use concerning Reg FD is a … [Read more...] about Social media gains SEC approval
Making your blog look good on a mobile device
When visiting websites on your mobile device, there's nothing more frustrating than waiting for a site to load when that site contains huge numbers of images and other graphical paraphernalia. It gets downright annoying when you're on a cellular connection and especially if you're roaming: all you see are currency symbols flashing in front of your eyes as you think about what it's costing you to wait for all the content to appear on your device's screen. And when a site does eventually come up … [Read more...] about Making your blog look good on a mobile device
The tipping point for Twitter is coming
Twitter suffered an unplanned outage this afternoon. Not on the scale of the troubles Twitter has suffered during much of this year - things are definitely getting better - but an outage all the same. What's a Twitterer to do at times like this? Quite a few people blog about it. Others head to Pownce or Plurk, even Jaiku. A growing number focus on Friendfeed and the relative newcomer Identi.ca. Everyone always comes back to Twitter as soon as it's back up, including me. But I wonder how long the … [Read more...] about The tipping point for Twitter is coming
The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #366: July 28, 2008
Content summary: Wrap-up of Saturday's FIR Live; Michael Netzley reports from Singapore on China's Internet and business challenges around the upcoming Olympic Games; the Media Monitoring Minute from CustomScoop; News That Fits: 50 steps to establishing a consistent social media practice, PRSA's new diversity podcast, how cool is Cuil?, Google Knol is an opportunity for communicators; listeners' comments discussion; music from The Taters; and more. Listen to FIR now: [display_podcast] Get … [Read more...] about The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #366: July 28, 2008
Making FT.com compelling
London-based publishing conglomerate Pearson - owner of the Financial Times, among other companies - announced its half-year financial results this morning. Market watchers seem pleased with Pearson's performance. One item in the press release caught my eye: [...] FT.com benefits from launch of innovative new access model involving registration for access to more than five articles per month. Subscribers maintained at around 100,000, while registered users increase more than three-fold from … [Read more...] about Making FT.com compelling
No need for speed
I've been thinking about speeding lately. Rather, the consequences of speeding. In April, I was snapped by this speed camera in London doing 34mph in a 30mph limit. I didn't realize it until a notice of intended prosecution arrived in the mail from the Metropolitan Police about a week later. In the UK, admitting a traffic violation like this attracts a £60 fine plus three penalty points on your driving license. (If you don't admit it, the police will institute court proceedings: the 'intended … [Read more...] about No need for speed
FIR Live Call-In Episode #7: July 26, 2008
Content summary: The FIR Live call-in episode on BlogTalk Radio. Our topic: At what stage do marketers and communicators really need to get to grips with new communication tools? Listen to FIR Live now: [display_podcast] Get FIR Live: Download the MP3 file (27.4Mb, 59:55) Subscribe to the FIR RSS feed Get the show at iTunes Share your comments or questions about this show, or suggestions for future shows, in the FIR FriendFeed Room. You can also email us at [email protected]; call … [Read more...] about FIR Live Call-In Episode #7: July 26, 2008