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2 months ago
in louisgray.com: Pet Shop Boys Trump Depeche Mode in New Music Nostalgia Week on louisgray.com
Thanks for the review which threw me back to college days (all good). I'm off to (Pet) Shop.
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Louis Gray
William, you'll have to let me know what you think of it, or add a link to your Last.fm/Pandora to see how you're enjoying the new tracks. I'm very glad I found it.
6 months ago
in louisgray.com: 8 Ways to Start a Conversation: Social Media Style! on louisgray.com
Great showcase of style, Kent. Even after reading some of the work done by these folks I never articulated a "style". Some can call that stereo or typecasting, but it's helpful to give the rest of us some "framework" around what drives them.
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ChangeForge | Ken Stewart
William, I am glad you found it useful. You are correct in that it pigeon-holes these personalities a bit. The intent was a little of this just for simplicities sake, but obviously not to typecast any particular person's style. As you know, people are complex organisms - and we always like to over-simplify don't we?
Again, thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. I can assure you they are well received.
Again, thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. I can assure you they are well received.
8 months ago
in Corporate Social Media Policy on 123 Social Media » business social media
All too often those who develop the policy have no idea what Social Media is about - except from an intellectual standpoint. Usually the policy is defensive in nature (of the company) versus being encouraging or paired with resources or coaching about SM. So, yes, write a policy before HR or Legal does it for you, but don't forget what makes it's it authentic, transparent and otherwise successful (this isn't just marketing folks...)
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barryhurd
I completely agree with you William. One of the parts often overlooked is "when should policy be thrown out the door?"
I would really like to see more coaching along the area of "doing social media right" and to encourage employees to proudly participate, rather than fear participation.
I would really like to see more coaching along the area of "doing social media right" and to encourage employees to proudly participate, rather than fear participation.
Michael E. Rubin
Absolutely, this isn't just marketing. It's about inclusiveness and education.
Legal departments don't exist solely to be obstacles. Inclusiveness is a value of social media we all cherish, so it seems counterproductive to not get them involved from the very beginning.
Our work with the Disclosure Best Practices Toolkit bears that out. It had input and contributions from counsel and attorneys at some of the biggest corporations in the world. They were thrilled to even be asked.
Instead of viewing Legal and HR as obstacles to be avoided or shunned, I would suggest being pro-active. Educate, teach, and answer questions. Explain that social media policy is simple, and that "being open" doesn't translate as "lawsuit." When asked to participate in a thoughtful and pro-active way, many HR and Legal departments end up becoming the social media team's biggest champions.
Cheers,
Michael
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312-932-9000 / michael@blogcouncil.org / twitter: merubin
I am a Blog Council employee and this is my personal opinion.
Legal departments don't exist solely to be obstacles. Inclusiveness is a value of social media we all cherish, so it seems counterproductive to not get them involved from the very beginning.
Our work with the Disclosure Best Practices Toolkit bears that out. It had input and contributions from counsel and attorneys at some of the biggest corporations in the world. They were thrilled to even be asked.
Instead of viewing Legal and HR as obstacles to be avoided or shunned, I would suggest being pro-active. Educate, teach, and answer questions. Explain that social media policy is simple, and that "being open" doesn't translate as "lawsuit." When asked to participate in a thoughtful and pro-active way, many HR and Legal departments end up becoming the social media team's biggest champions.
Cheers,
Michael
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312-932-9000 / michael@blogcouncil.org / twitter: merubin
I am a Blog Council employee and this is my personal opinion.
