Social media

Who should Twitter – and why?

Stephen Fry has again set the debate going on who should Twitter and about what.  Yesterday he announced he is taking another (temporary) break to write his autobiography. Steve Davies (an online communications expert) has produced a list of all the journalists he could find using Twitter.  I’ve used the Christmas break to go through Who should Twitter – and why?

Social media for businesses

Rob Brown’s book, Public Relations and the Social Web, is packed with information, ideas and thoughts for both the novice and the expert in this area.  Although aimed specifically at those working in PR, I am going to recommend this to our clients – it is a very good overview of what’s going on and Social media for businesses

The Northern Conference of the CIPR

Just got back from the northern conference of the CIPR – our industry’s professional body – held at West Yorkshire Playhouse. It was a great day and well done to my colleague, Carol Arthur, who chaired this year’s conference. Keynote speakers included Alastair Campbell, Heather McGregor, ceo of Taylor Bennett and an FT columnist and The Northern Conference of the CIPR