by Mark | Nov 19, 2010 | Digital Public Affairs, Politics, Public Relations and Communications, Rambles
fRed has arrived. Liberal Facebook groups boast links to fRed. Liberal ministers, MPPs and staffers are, performances notwithstanding, buzzing about fRed (video appears below). So, what is fRed? Well, watching the video and looking at the website won’t really...
by Mark | Nov 17, 2010 | Rambles, Social Media, Tools
My recent wave of speaking engagements on social media in politics and public affairs turned into an invitation to deliver a webinar to Fleishman-Hillard colleagues around the globe. It had been quite some time since I last delivered a webinar. When I had it was a...
by Mark | Nov 13, 2010 | Rambles
Cooking is not my favourite activity. Most of the dinners I make involve pasta, vegetables and sauce from a jar. I know! My contribution is at the bbq and the occasional fit of inspiration when I immerse myself in making sweet potato quesadillas — thank you...
by Mark | Nov 6, 2010 | Rambles
Sysomos blogger Mark Evans recently asked if anyone uses browser bookmarks anymore. I have to admit, my bookmarking (local and social) has dropped significantly over the last year or so. I notice I open websites in new tabs with the intent (note the intent) of...
by Mark | Nov 5, 2010 | Rambles, Television
Andrea and I share a special language and elevated understanding of the world thanks to the TV show Arrested Development. Despite the fact it lasted only two-and-a-half seasons. the dialog and context of the show is the gift that keeps on giving. Thankfully, word is...
by Mark | Oct 11, 2010 | Rambles, Review, Software, Technology, Tools
The real value in iPhones and iPads lies in the apps which allow us to be productive, creative, informed and entertained. Of the 94 apps I have installed on my iPhone and/or iPad, here are the 16 apps that make up the core of my mobile experience. APPS I RELY ON EACH...