Corporate Social Media Backlash: The Virtual Firewall

In December I predicted that over the next 5 years we would see intranets begin to integrate with social networks. I’ve seen some signs recently that this might take longer than I anticipated (but trust me it will happen). The intranet is a metaphor for corporate control. Intranets are secure … Continue reading

Two Interviews About Social Media, SEO, Lifestreaming and Twitter Measurement

I was recently interviewed for two podcasts. I’ve been interviewed before but these two were especially cool for me. I used to Listen to the Mr SEO podcast years ago, before the company changed hands and relocated locally here in Seattle. And For Immediate Release is probably the podcast I’ve … Continue reading

Transparency isn’t about creating trust it’s about creating better content.

Transparency isn’t about creating trust it’s about creating better content. I’ve been thinking a lot about the issue of transparency. Partly because I’m reading Shel Holtz great book, Tactical Transparency. This is a very *meaty* book. It’s taking me a while to read because I end up stopping every few … Continue reading