You can sort-of fake remember the headline – “Sales of Slide Rules Forecast to Drop Dramatically.” (I think I just made up that “fake remember” notion, by the way). A gloomy forecast that hides good news – “Sales of Calculators Skyrocket” because they’re a better solution (and I’m old enough to have used a slide rule in school – not fun). I bring this up because there’s another instance of this today. Continue reading
Tag Archives: digital media
A Higher Standard
We were watching 60 Minutes Sunday evening and they re-ran a report on the dumping of computers under the guise of recycling. This piece first ran last November and I’m surprised it hasn’t had more repercussions. As the piece went on, getting more disturbing by the minute, I had one of those little epiphanies I have from time to time and which I like to share with you. I realized that this piece is why professional content matters. Continue reading
Filed under Reality checks, Thinking Aloud
Another Twitter Security Issue
Twitter is having issues again. Unfortunately, the problem this time isn’t as obvious as the massive fails that have kept them off-line recently. This time, it’s something way more problematic for you and me and provides another great example of how companies that don’t get social media can hurt themselves. Even companies right at the social media epicenter! Continue reading
Filed under Consulting, digital media, Reality checks
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