Frigging with the rigging
I managed to get some time this weekend to make some changes to this blog. You can now subscribe more easily using Bloglines and Feedster. I’ve also added a Directories section with links to all…
February 2005
Commercialization of RSS
The varied approach of publications to RSS is remarkable. The Financial Times and The Economist have only just launched their feeds, and even then both only offer a taster of the content they provide. Both…
IPR gets Chartered status
The UK’s Institute of Public Relations, its professional body, has received chartered status from the Privy Council (finally after 50 years of applying). Colin Farrington, its director general, sees this as ‘a national endorsement of…
NYT on Podcasting
The New York Times introduces podcasting in this article with a fun example called Why Fish. Take away quote: "And as bloggers have influenced journalism, podcasters have the potential to transform radio. Already many radio…
Six Apart profile on CNN
CNN profiles Mena and Ben Trott, founders of Six Apart, which develops Movable Type, Typepad and now owns LiveJournal.
American media vs the blogs
The BBC reports. This divide is not helpful. The additional scrutiny which bloggers can provide is valuable in getting a rounded perspective on a story, but approaching it from a position of media vigilantism will…
Blogging on Wall Street
The New York Times reports that ThinkEquity Partners, a boutique equity bank, has started a blog to collect ideas: "ThinkEquity is betting that the blog will attract analysts, bankers, investors, venture capitalists and anyone else…
Crisis blogs
Good advice about crisis blogs on Corporate Blogging. "If done correctly, corporate blogging in a crisis can significantly enhance communication with external and internal stakeholders. But I always caution management that despite their dramatically increased…
Firefox – 25m can’t be wrong
Firefox has been downloaded onto 25m desktops during its first 100 days. If that doesn’t include you – perhaps it should. Get it here.
WSJ – Blogging and journalism
Peggy Noonan, contributing editor for the WSJ, has a good essay on the impact of blogging on journalism and several predictions for the future. I picked this up from Steve Rubel, but it’s doing the…