Weekly Grab Bag – April 16, 2010
This week we’ll discuss how Twitter has rendered our parents obsolete, and examine business secrets from a fake boss, among other topics.
Let’s get started.
Has Twitter made my Mum ‘invisible’? (The Comms Corner) – I like this post because it raises questions. Just how important is Twitter? Does it seem more important to us because we use it on a daily basis, but, in reality, we represent only a small percentage of the general population? Or, is it important enough to impact our parents? Also, if my Dad signs up for Twitter, does that mean it has jumped the shark? There is a lot to consider here.
The PR Machine (The Flack) – This post examines New York’s Attorney General’s secret to his high approval rating. What is it? Uh, I’m not sure, because it certainly isn’t public relations. Talk about controlling the message.
Reuters Cameraman Dies, Leaves Seven Minutes of Violent Footage Behind (Gizmodo) – I have not watched even the bits and pieces of this footage that they have released, and I don’t think I ever will. But like one of the commenters so eloquently puts it, “…this dude had huge balls…he died so that we can stay informed.” Well said. Once we lose that, what else is there?
Emptying Your Inbox (PRBreakfastClub) – One of these days, we will all behold the power of Inbox Zero. Until then, here’s another post to inspire you to clean it out.
The Forbes Fictional Interview: Michael Scott (Forbes.com) - I don’t know if the brains behind The Office had anything to do with this Q&A, but whomever answered the questions on behalf of Mr. Scott did a bang-up job. It’s worth the five minutes it will take you to read this interview.
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What captured your fancy this week?
