SEO Copywriter – a move to the dark side?
Share In the next few days I have an interview for an SEO Copywriter position – which has prompted a very unexpected reaction from my friends and colleagues. My background: broadcast journalism – 10 years of writing news scripts and documentaries. More…
Should you buy social media followers?
ShareCan you buy friendship? It’s an interesting question and one even more relevant today as friendships now exist online as well as in the real world I recently got into a (mini)debate about this subject over on LinkedIn, where a…
#BINSgate > a few thoughts
ShareAn interesting spat broke on Twitter this morning. At the centre of it all, wannabe Birmingham mayor (yes, Birmingham is in the process of deciding if it wants an elected mayor not not) Gisela Stuart (@giselastuart) took an open pot…
How journalists can follow the story/find contacts online
A few notes/ideas of using online resources for journalism from a recent 30 minute workshop with 2nd year Online Journalism students
Facebook: groups V fan pages
ShareI am currently working with several companies to develop their online marketing via Twitter, Facebook etc. A new client currently has a profile, which they actively use, and a Group. However, I wonder if this is the most effective way…
6 tips for good blogging (and social networking)
ShareRecently I began writing a blog and looking after the social interaction for a music venue. Here are a few things I have learnt along the way (NOTE: this is a work in progress and will be updated – feel…
Do they want you, or your contacts? (updated)
ShareWe’ve all heard the phrase – it’s not what you know, but who you know. But: if your job involves promotion/marketing – where do you draw the line between your friends, and your contacts? In this social-networking world we find we…
iPhone Apps: search
ShareAfter jumping into the iPhone apps world with both feet, I thought I’d run through my favourites. Watch our for more posts in this series. SEARCH/RESEARCH Google (free) (Itunes link) Image via CrunchBase I am a big fan of the…








