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LOTD: 9/29/09

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

News from DialogueMedia

Washington Post Cracks Down on Dissident Journalists

Reports have come in that the authorities at Washington Post have launched a severe crackdown on journalists’ use of social media after news broke that one of its editors, Raju Narisetti, used the popular microblogging website, Twitter, to send personal opinionated comments to the public.  The crackdown includes never before seen levels of censorship by shutting down Narisetti’s independent Twitter profile and new edicts outlawing similar uses by all WaPo writers.  These actions have been severely criticized by other member websites such as TechCrunch with limited discussion on the subject coming from within.  Narisetti’s conditions and whereabouts within the WaPo HQ are as yet unknown.

Brand Websites Under Attack by Google Sidewiki

Correspondent Steve Woodruff reports that brand websites are facing a critical threat to its image by the emergence of Google’s new tool called Sidewiki.  The wiki allows rogue agents to leave unflattering comments in direct contradiction to the careful messaging on the branded websites for all others to see.  Woodruff highlights the effects it is having on pharmaceutical blogs and websites.

Google Wave or a Google Tsunami?

Reports indicate that there are high levels of chatter surrounding Google Wave to be unleashed today.  Some are predicting it to be a Google Tsunami in its “potential to redefine the web and how we interact digitally.” Experts are still waiting to see what effect it will have for brands and social media strategy.

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LOTD: 9/24/09

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

News from DialogueMedia

Interview of How General Motor Handles Social Media

David Meerman Scott interviews Christopher Barger on how GM uses social media.  Barger discusses what tools they use, how they monitor and what their MO is on engaging in social media.  The video is definitely worth watching.


Why Companies are Still Scared of Social Media

BL Ochman discusses the six reasons why companies are still scared of social media.  Among them are: loss of control and employee productivity issues.  BL provides some very good reasons for each.

Alternative Ways of Encouraging PR Embargos

In light of TechCrunch’s refusal to accept embargoed releases, Robert Scoble provides some tips on how to get your message out at the proper time.  Release news at a press conference, on the company blog or even use donation to a charity as leverage in keeping the silence.

Interview of How General Motor Handles Social Media

David Meerman Scott interviews Christopher Barger on how GM uses social media.  Barger discusses what tools they use, how they monitor and what their MO is on engaging in social media.  This is someone who gets it and the video is definitely worth watching.

Why Companies are Still Scared of Social Media

BL Ochman discusses the six reasons why companies are still scared of social media.  Among them are: lose of control and employee productivity issues.  BL provides some very good reasons for each.

Alternative Ways of Encouraging PR Embargos

In light of TechCrunch’s refusal to accept embargoed releases, Robert Scoble provides some tips on how to get your message out at the proper time.  Release news at a press conference, on the company blog or even use donation to a charity as leverage in keeping the silence.

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