The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been the focus of a lot of attention lately. Last month, the SEC announced new guidance in using traditional websites and social media channels as legitimate means for companies listed on US stock exchanges to communicate with investors and others. That announcement will have a far-reaching impact on how organizations communicate, not only listed companies (I've outlined some reasons why I think so). It's not the death of the press release, as … [Read more...] about The SEC’s big IDEA
Archives for August 2008
Mapping Web 2.0 relationships
Although the term 'Web 2.0' seems to have gone off the boil in recent months, you can't miss seeing mention of start-ups and other companies with that tech moniker attached. Take a look at this collection by Ludwig Gatzke (click the image for a fuller view). It's not the only such collection, either - here's more. Many of these companies' logos are widely recognized as they're regarded as the early pioneers in this evolving space. Others are very new, and it's sometimes hard to figure out what a … [Read more...] about Mapping Web 2.0 relationships
Cuts from FIR #372
Overflow from today's FIR #372: News That Fits Searching by brand keywords on the rise Launch of Blogs.com Listen to these FIR Cuts: [display_podcast] Download FIR Cut MP3s: Keywords (3:15) | Blogs.com (4:16) If you want to automatically receive FIR Cuts as they're published, subscribe to the RSS feed. (What are FIR Cuts?) … [Read more...] about Cuts from FIR #372
The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #372: August 18, 2008
Content summary: Next FIR Live on Aug 23; update on PR Week blog contest; discussion: Is PR dead? Oh, God, not again...; the Media Monitoring minute with CustomScoop; News That Fits - Inc magazine study on US company adoption of social media, unique medical simulation in Second Life; Michael Netzley reports on Singapore's Social Media Breakfast 3; listeners' comments discussion and FIR Friendfeed round-up; music from Manda and The Marbles; and more. Listen to FIR now: [display_podcast] Get … [Read more...] about The Hobson and Holtz Report – Podcast #372: August 18, 2008
3 Skypephone S2 hits the UK market
The 3 Skypephone S2 - the second-generation Skypephone from mobile operator 3 - is about to go on sale in the UK. From today, you can pre-order one from 3's website or at a local 3 store. Phones ordered this way will be available in the UK on August 25 with general sale from August 27. Thanks to 3mobilebuzz, I have an advance example to take a look at. I've unpacked the box - that's it above: click the image for a bigger view - and have the phone plugged in to charge. I'm looking forward to … [Read more...] about 3 Skypephone S2 hits the UK market