My input to this blog will be a bit different (and probably a bit erratic) during the rest of this week as I will be at the New Communications Forum 2005 event in Napa, California, from later today. This is going to be a terrific time to gather with a group of like-minded communication folk […]
Category: NewComms Forum – Napa, Jan 2005
Preparing for Forum kick-off
The New Communications Forum 2005 kicks off today in Napa, California. It’s being held at the Silverado Ranch resort and spa, "set in 1,200 acres of lush vineyards and emerald hills in Napa Valley" (its says in the brochure). Can’t see much lushness right now as the weather’s actually reminiscent of what we have in […]
First session blogged
I just finished leading the discussion session on "Introduction to Corporate Blogging" which provides an overview introduction using blogs from a company’s perspective, looking at examples of what some companies and other organizations are currently doing. Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends, who participated in the session, has blogged it. Nice commentary, too 😉 Edit: […]
Blogs in crisis communication
I’m sitting in Shel Holtz‘ session on “The Blog’s New Role in Crisis Communication.” Some highlights from the discussion: Not practical to expect that the CEO of a large company will run a crisis blog. It will depend on the nature of the crisis – whoever is the best spokesperson for whatever the crisis is […]
The Napa experience Day 1
From my own perspective, the first day of New Communications Forum 2005 has been an enlightening experience. As I’ve presented one session and led two workshops, I’ve been able to participate in only one other workshop (Shel’s on blogs in crisis communication, which I commented about earlier today). The workshops I led today addressed the […]
The Hobson & Holtz Report – RSS Special Edition – January 26, 2005
Welcome to a the RSS Special Edition of the Hobson & Holtz Report, a 23-minute conversation recorded live at the New Communications Forum 2005 in Napa, California, USA, on January 26, 2005. In this show, we interview Fergus Burns, CEO of Hookable Media Ltd, the creator of Nooked, the RSS service for corporate communications. Listen […]
EPIC: The age of participatory communication
I’m blogging in the keynote presentation being given by Andy Lark that starts the second day of the New Communications Forum 2005. Andy advocates how the age of participatory communication that has already dawned will change forever the way we communicate. To illustrate this, he presents EPIC, an 8-minute video showing a concept of what […]
Panel discussion: Blogging and branding
Highlight points from the panel – pictured, left to right: Anita Campbell, Evelyn Rodriguez, Dan Taylor, Andy Lark – moderated by Elizabeth Albrycht. The panel addressed the broad theme of how the connectedness of blogs and other networked media creates both threats and opportunities for corporate brands: Where are conversations occurring and how does this […]
Panel discussion: Blogging and journalism
Highlight points from the panel – pictured, left to right: Dan Forbush, Tom Foremski, Jeremy Wright, Heath Row – moderated by Dan Forbush. The panel addressed the impact of blogs on their work, their general view on the value of blogs as a communication channel, and how best to promote their blogs. Tom: Blogs are […]
The Hobson & Holtz Report – Jeremy Wright Interview – January 27, 2005
Welcome to a the second Special Edition of the Hobson & Holtz Report, a 30-minute conversation with Jeremy Wright recorded live at the New Communications Forum 2005 in Napa, California, USA, on January 27, 2005. A high-profile business blogger, Jeremy authors the Ensight blog and is now focused on building his new venture, Inside Blogging. […]
Opportunity knocks for corporate communicators
A few immediate reflections on The New Communications Forum 2005 which took place in Napa, California over the past two days. I’ve posted commentary on some of the workshops and panel discussions; others have also posted during the event (Guillaume de Gardier has a great post with links to many of those posts). I will […]
Lots of talk about Napa event
Arrived home late yesterday from the New Communications Forum 2005 conference in Napa, California. A truly oustanding event, as I’ve mentioned in my posts so far (more in the coming days). Elizabeth has been active over the past couple of days with new posts in the event blog. Lots of other people are talking about […]
Forum photos on Flickr
I’ve just uploaded 39 photos I took at the New Communications Forum 2005 conference last week in Napa, California, to the Flickr photo-sharing service. They’re currently just there, in no particular order and with no captions or texts. They include a wide range of subjects – some of the presenters, some of the panels, lots […]