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04.23.09Food tampering and political smear campaigns: Dominos and Labour Government onlineTwo 'case studies' in social media have been high on the agenda in the last few weeks. They are: Wayward Dominos' employees in Conover, North Carolina The UK Labour Government's political smear campaign I have heard much discussion about the brand and political impact of these unfortunate exposes and lots of experts talking about the need for the victims (or culprits) to engage social media to clean up the mess caused by these indiscretions. All of this is interesting to a point. Continue Reading... Related posts:Gordon Brown on YouTube does more harm than goodWhat’s going on in Britain? Government Creep is a Concern While ...
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04.05.09Social Media Monitoring is Extreme Says Coalition Communications MinisterGovernment plans to monitor social media in Australia are a 'waste of tax payers' money, according to the Nick Minchin, the Opposition communications spokesperson. Huh? What's the point of social media if no-ones listening? Blogs, forums and other forms of social media provide Government with access to a large amount of public feedback and sentiment. Of course they should be monitored. They provide a litmus test of public opinion. The Government needs to invest in the 'comprehensive digital monitoring service(s) for print and electronic media' in order to do this. One would like to think that advisors and Ministers are listening to online conversation as this enables ...
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03.30.09What’s going on in Britain? Government Creep is a Concern While Financial Crisis Grabs HeadlinesThings are tough back at home right now. It seems that the economy isn't the only thing in UK in recession right now. Personal freedoms seems to be taking a bit of a battering too. Britain seems listless. It is struggling to find a new identity and the apparent politico-cultural transformation that has occurred in the US is in stark comparison to an arrogant, out of touch and un-elected leadership in Britain. We're stuck with two political classes that are yet to truly modernise in a way that seems relevant and compelling to the community and more importantly to the wider world, ...
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