Why Governments Fear Social Media – the Demise of Representational Democracy. Social networks were widely used by gangs to co-ordinate the riots across the country. Cleveland and Washington DC are trying to ban these social media organised demonstrations too. Why Traditional Media Ignores or Reviles Social Media. MORE >>

Telephones don’t stalk children, Social Media doesn’t intimidate them either. must see a dozen articles a day trashing social media in traditional media. And who is responsible for the “social media is party media&# approach? ‘Disturbing’ threats against Australia’s Got Talent star. MORE >>

When Crikey asked me for a quote on The Australian Defence Force employing George Patterson agency to do a social media review, I agreed. made some comments about using a traditional media agency to advise on social media and offered the opinion that it was like using a fox to do an audit of the henhouse. by Andrew Crook. and my quote. MORE >>

No journalists, except a journalists that now work in social media and a few bloggers now paid to bring their audiences and expert knowledge to journalism (blogournalists?) Why invite Bloggers to a News.com Press briefing? NB I’ll be on Radio National Monday night talking about OccupyWallstreet and social media). Fairfax? MORE >>

If you are a company, government department or organisation interested in social media training for your staff, this three day class held privately at your premises (or we can organise premises for you) suits those looking for a more indepth course. Social Media Workshop Outline. Nine Steps of a Social Media Strategy. DAY ONE. MORE >>