Social Media Sites Differ-No One Stays Long-Mainstream Media Dominates
Http://LeonardSipes.Com The report from Pew (below) has some age but still remains very relevant. It answers the following user questions: Are Internet platforms (Twitter, Facebook, others) attracting different audiences? The answer is a resounding yes. Whatever format you use, some…
They’re not going to say anything good about us—How to handle bad news
Http://leonardSipes.Com Another interesting article from Media Post documents (laments?) the trials and tribulations of Martha Stewart. In an article titled, “Martha Stewart, Public Relations Failure by Drew Kerr,” the article addresses New York Magazine’s investigation of Stewart’s company: “You…
Can reporters make great PR people?
Today’s question–can you master skills you don’t have the day you start a job? Poynter (source below) asks whether or not former reporters successfully make the switch to the public relations industry. Most respondents to their survey agreed they do….
“Facebook for Business” Applies to all Organizations
Http://LeonardSipes.Com Facebook for business applies to government, associations and nonprofits—the lessons are the same. The bottom-line is use of a page rather than a profile for entities. The guide shows you how to get the most from your page….
Video Explosion on the Internet–71% of Online Adults Use Video
Http://LeonardSipes.Com This report substantiates what we already know; video use is exploding on the Internet. Pew does their usual outstanding job of documenting changes in Internet use. But what does it mean for those of us in government, associations…