August 2006 - Posts

• "Astro-turfing": Hill & Knowlton's view

  One of the conversations I missed whilst away on paternity leave has concerned astro-turfing . The first thing I will point out is that in the UK this term is not well known at all, so I appreciate the efforts to define it properly . However, it also Read More... Posted 18 August 2006 08:53 by Niall Cook | 4 Comments Filed under: Reputation

• A new job

  Yes, it's that time that every corporate blogger dreams of - the chance to announce that your blog has propelled you into the limelight to such an extent that you've been offered a job with up-and-coming social movie via api mashup company Meebeliki... Read More... Posted 15 August 2006 13:28 by Niall Cook | 9 Comments Filed under: Marketing Technology, Personal

• Compare and Contrast

  Google allegedly telling journalists not use their brand name as a verb (i.e. googling, to google) 12 people from Oregon State University's Linux Users Group creating a 220 feet diameter crop circle out of the Firefox logo in under 24 hours Read More... Posted 15 August 2006 13:17 by Niall Cook | 2 Comments Filed under: Reputation

• Normal Service has almost resumed

  I've been back at work for a few days now following the birth of our daughter. Nice to see I'm in good company . Thanks to everyone who has left comments and emails of congratulations - yet another reminder that this truly is social media. Here's the Read More... Posted 12 August 2006 20:34 by Niall Cook | 8 Comments Filed under: Personal Attachment(s): http://static.flickr.com/90/213373693_c9a3aa7476_m.jpg