Will Facebook replace [Insert social media tool here]?
I’ve just joined Facebook. I like it. I’ve made all the same friends that I have on other social networking sites like Ning and tools like Twitter. But there’s a big difference – Facebook has…
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Back in the US after a great trip to the UK. One thing which struck me is that the UK has gone ‘carbon footprint’ crazy. Companies are all falling over themselves to promote that they…
Eleven years at LEWIS
Just realized that I’ve been with my agency, LEWIS PR, for 11 years. I joined on April Fool’s Day in 1996. Wow, that’s quite a good stint in agency land. I still find it odd…
Going global and getting virtual
I had a great chat with Bulldog Reporter’s Brian Pittman last week about trends in media (social media/new media/citizen journalism – call it what you will), Second Life, and the internationalization of PR. He’s kindly…
All the best for 2007
Welcome to 2007. This year will continue to see rapid changes in communications technologies and techniques (from virtual worlds to the greater adoption of social media news releases), some great new start ups emerge (especially…
Jacob William McLintic, born October 10, 2006
I’m delighted to announce the birth of my first child, Jake McLintic, born at 12.49am on Tuesday October 10, 2006 weighing 8lbs 9oz. He and my wife, Lucy, are both doing well and we’re pleased…
Off topic – Vote Jules
So my former colleague, friend and sometime mentee, Julia French, is through to the finals of ValleyWag’s Web 2.Ooh poll. Though she’s thoroughly embarrassed by the whole thing, has already berated Wagmeister Nick Douglas about…
Long time, no post
Sorry to drop off the radar. Afraid a combination of client work, industry events, and moving house rather soaked up every spare moment. The campaigns and event calendar continue, but I’m finally moved in to…
Upcoming events
Few things for your calendar for Valley PR types: Stirr – Wednesday May 10 (tonight) – 6pm onwards in Palo Alto – Sean Ness and gang’s mixer for entrepreneurs featuring one-minute presentations. JumpCut’s video-editing demo…
100 years since San Francisco’s Great Quake
Today San Francisco remembers the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires on the 100-year anniversary. Technorati Tags: San Francisco