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Evolution of the Web

One of my clients sent me this link to a very creative and useful reminder of how the web has evolved – especially in the interaction between browsers and various web technologies. I’d like to see them add the social element in as well in the next edition…

Facebook PR Debacle Part II: You’re Doing It Wrong!

I recommended in my post on the 13th that those responsible for this mess be fired; if not for ethics violations, then at least for incompetence. And there are people responsible for this on the Facebook as well as the Burson-Marsteller side of this debacle. It is quickly becoming a grand case study of “How-Not-To-Do-It.” Now Burson-Marsteller… Continue reading Facebook PR Debacle Part II: You’re Doing It Wrong!

Disney to the US SEALS

Wow. The sheer lack of respect. I’m not astounded that Disney pulled this stunt, but I am astounded that those in charge of the trademark office don’t have the common sense to reject this out of hand on the basis of well, sheer common sense. WTF!? Some congresscritter should take the reform of the trademarks as well… Continue reading Disney to the US SEALS

Facebook PR Debacle: If not for Ethics Violations, Fire Them for Incompetence

In case you haven’t seen the news: The social-networking company secretly hired a public-relations firm to push stories critical of Google’s privacy practices. But the strategy backfired when bloggers and journalists disclosed Facebook’s behind-the-scenes role, forcing the company to explain its tactics. Facebook hired WPP Group PLC’s Burson-Marsteller to pitch journalists and security experts on stories… Continue reading Facebook PR Debacle: If not for Ethics Violations, Fire Them for Incompetence