Herb Gray and I geeked out on digital politics
I had the opportunity to spend uninterrupted time geeking out about politics and digital with Herb Gray, one of Canada’s most respected politicians.
PorterPlans vs NoJetsTO: A campaign case study of the air and ground war
I remember the exact moment I decided Porter Airlines was going to lose their campaign for a runway extension at Billy Bishop airport. It’s a textbook lesson for integration, particularly in digital public affairs.
Draft one of the book due this week
The book Tod Maffin and I started in June is happening. We signed a contract with a publishing company. The first draft is due Thursday — four days from now.
We can be royals: King George teaches authentic communication
Best Picture winner The King’s Speech holds lessons on authentic, human communication.
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Full Duplex is (extremely) pleased to announce
Full Duplex, the digital public affairs and research company I started two years ago, has hired its first employee and moved in to office space.
Understand Music
Sometimes you need a little inspiration. This short video by “finally” overdelivers in that respect.
Updated big data on the Israel-Hamas conflict
In preparation for my appearance on CTV News Channel this morning, I’ve updated and expanded my analysis of big data coming from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Social media 2012 act three: war porn
If television gave us a front row seat to the front lines of Desert Storm, social media has given us a front row seat to the war rooms in Israel and Gaza.
Can I buy you a pony? #DamnYouAutocorrect
If you want the attention of a public figure, it’s probably worth the embarrassment of offering livestock.
Move: a new KONY2012 documentary from Invisible Children
Invisible Children has released a new movie. Move explains how the wildly successful KONY2012 campaign came together and what it hopes to achieve before the end of the year.
Ottawa phone scam attempting to siphon $300 from victims
A crime involving a car we don’t own never took place. And a “kind” caller told me if I don’t pay $300 by midnight, I’ll have to pay $600.
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