Why be clever when you want to be clear, right? Yep. I tweeted that once, and in spite of myself, I insisted on a clever-sounding title. But before I jump into the bulleted list about content (the point of this post), a brief digression: cover courtesy of penguinsciencefiction.org I could have avoided alluding to John … Continue reading Trouble with Likin’..Content, that is
Author: autom
Autom writes at the intersection of communications and tech, tracking the why behind the what. He cuts through hype to surface nuance, moving from expanded insights on leading tech coverage to critical reflections distilled into rhythmic haikus. His work probes the tenor of an era saturated by hollow digital echoes. Driven by the gap between human intent and machine action, he both marvels at and cautions over tech’s relentless transformation.
Opinions are his own, not his employer's.
Starting the Conversation
The social web is gaining ground and your organization is scrambling. If that sounds familiar, don't worry. You're probably not alone. Now more than ever, organizations must be knowledgeable and agile at identifying pieces of the social media puzzle that would be of value and make good business sense to them. And there are ways … Continue reading Starting the Conversation
Six Nuggets from The Twitter Stream
Vibrant Twitter washes many a golden nuggets down its ever-flowing stream. After months of crouching, soaking and back-breaking filtering, I've managed to collect some to share. These shiny pieces aren’t earth-shattering, but they describe what Twitter means to me and why I always make the effort of keeping social media in perspective. photo sourced from … Continue reading Six Nuggets from The Twitter Stream
Screening hires: social media’s pound of flesh?
Recently I've seen a number of articles suggesting more and more employers are using social networking sites to screen candidates. It seems reasonably proactive and an efficient leverage for companies to filter through the rough and determine if applicant X would be an apt fit in a given work environment. A New York Times blog post notes … Continue reading Screening hires: social media’s pound of flesh?
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