Even better: It’s a video! I’ve tried to explain the usefulness of RSS (aka: “The new, fast way to read news and blogs”) to people unfamiliar with the concept, but usually end up mired in technical geek speak. From here on out, I’ll just ask them to take a look at this. (H/T: Open Culture)
Archive for the 'Web 2.0' Category
Best explanation of RSS I’ve ever seen
Published by April 25th, 2007 in RSS, Technology, Web 2.0, Web/Internet and Weblogs. 0 CommentsThere’s a chance to slip up around every corner
Published by April 17th, 2007 in New Media, Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Weblogs. 0 CommentsA world where reputations are destroyed with a slip of the tongue is a very perilous world, indeed. Twenty years ago one could make a remark in bad taste on television, or the radio or even in print and chances are, unless it was remarkably offensive, it would go largely unnoticed. Even then, the opportunity [...]
Indie podcasts face monetization and other challenges
Published by April 4th, 2007 in Podcasting, Web 2.0 and Web/Internet. 0 CommentsBusinessWeek online examines the revenue-generating possibilities of podcasts, and finds independent podcasters aren’t exactly rolling in dough. I think there are a few limiting factors that contribute to this issue; Namely, there is no AdSense equivalent for podcasters. I know plenty of bloggers who make a couple hundred dollars a month (on the low end) [...]
How can newspapers pull themselves from the grave?
Published by March 26th, 2007 in Journalism, New Media, Technology, Web 2.0, Web/Internet, Weblogs and Writing. 0 CommentsRobert Scoble says, “Newspapers are Dead” and that his son will never “subscribe to, nor read, a newspaper.” He’s probably right. Most people my age and younger get their news online or from news/entertainment shows like The Daily Show. I’ll admit to reading papers daily, but that’s because it’s a part of my job- Otherwise [...]
If you use Twitter and have a desire to learn of my various activities as I galavant about the Windy City, feel free to add me as a friend. If you aren’t a Twitter user, I advise caution: It’s remarkably addicting. UPDATE: Slacker Manager has a great post on how to effectively, successfully use Twitter.
Social Media 2007 in Chicago
Published by February 22nd, 2007 in Education, Podcasting, Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Weblogs. 0 CommentsIs anybody else going to this? If you’re coming in from out of town, drop me a line. I’d be happy to grab a post-conference bite or drink and talk shop.
Message to the NHL: If people want to share vids, let them
Published by February 21st, 2007 in Social Networking, Sports PR, Web 2.0 and Web/Internet. 0 CommentsSteve Rubel reports the NHL has forbidden YouTube viewers from embedding the league’s videos on other sites. I’m here scratching my head wondering, “why?” I’m a hockey fan, and grew up near Detroit (aka “Hockeytown“) where hockey is a very big deal. However, Detroit is a unique market, because people there actually care about the [...]
Microsoft dabbles in social news
Published by February 18th, 2007 in Social Networking and Web 2.0. 0 CommentsMicrosoft has rolled out social news (ala Digg, Netscape) sites for the Netherlands and Belgium. If the sites prove to be a success, could an American version be in the cards?
New blogs from Cohn & Wolfe, Tom Foremski
Published by February 17th, 2007 in Public Relations, Technology, Web 2.0, Web/Internet and Weblogs. 0 CommentsI was glad to learn Cohn & Wolfe (my employer) recently launched a new blog called “Boomerang – What goes around, comes around.” So far it covers a pretty broad range of communications-focused content, but it’s all really well done. I added it to my rapidly-expanding RSS reader, and you should too. C&W is also [...]
Proposed Illinois law may block social networks in public places
Published by February 15th, 2007 in Government, Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Web/Internet. 0 CommentsFrom the “bad idea” department: A new bill called “The Social Networking Web Site Prohibition Act”, and would require that social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace are blocked on any computer made available to the public in a plublic (sic) library, and schools must prohibit access on any computer made available to students. Here’s [...]
