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Newspapers reporting what they read in Social Media

Artis struisvogel leest krant van oppasser / Ostrich reads newspaper of caretaker

I just love this news release on the local newspaper website: It’s fantastic to think that some news editor somewhere saw a Tweet and decided that a 3-line news article was needed, without any context, any investigation, any journalistic value. No wonder newspapers everywhere are… Read more »

Third Thursday – November 2012 – Social Media Club #smc

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It’s one of those months ago when Third Thursday comes really early in the month (15th November this time) and takes everyone off guard. Well, here’s your reminder to make sure you know all about it! We had a great turn out last month, with… Read more »

Third Thursday – October 2012 – Social Media Club #smc

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It’s just amazing how quickly these Third Thursdays come around, isn’t it? Well, another one is upon us, so I thought I’d post about it to make sure it’s in everyone’s calendar. For the uninitiated, the Third Thursday of every month is when the Social… Read more »

Pretty up your Facebook profile

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How’s your Facebook Timeline looking? Well, if it looks a bit boring you might want to check out a service called Foob Me which lets you pretty up your Facebook profile. It’s funny how first impressions used to be the thing people judge you by,… Read more »

Third Thursday – September 2012 – Let’s talk about risk!

Pizza Mista

Hey everyone! It’s that time of month again, yes the Third Thursday of September is this week, and we’re all meeting at Paparazzi again for your favourite Social Media hangout. So bring your Social Media tales, anything new you’ve learnt this month and any problems… Read more »

Third Thursday – June 2012 – #socialmediaclub

Pizza

What are you doing for lunch this Thursday? Well, if you’re interested in Social Media, you should come out to lunch with us at Paparazzi. It’s the monthly gathering of the Manx Social Media Club, a group of like-minded individuals who use Social Media for… Read more »

TT Race week Tweet-up

I’ve just got back home from a Tweet-up in Castletown put together by @ProgramX, @PerrynIOM, @andrewjskatz, @johnbinns, @isleofmandan, @BugJo and @NettyIOM. It was a lovely get-together with a bunch of people I knew and a number I didn’t. Was good to meet some new people and share… Read more »