This has been an interesting one to say the least. We were supposed to get a giant snow storm, but it never came and we got less snow than the folks in DC, so my snow angel kind of stunk. It has also been frustrating because my issues with some of the code on this blog are kind of screwed up so the RSS and email feeds are down to some extent and the WP.org forum was no help. So if anyone out there is fluent in coding or WP hacks or fixes, please email me at jeffreyespositoAThotmailDOTcom so we can talk about what’s going on. So without further adieu, here is this week’s Five for Friday.

How To Bounce Back From A PR Disaster – This article comes from NPR and is something that all flacks to take a look at. Not only does it pertain to a PR nightmare that is going on with Toyota. It also goes into some interesting facts on recovery, some I agree with others, I call shenanigans on.

Matrix: Companies Should Factor ‘Social Influence’ Into Total Customer Value– One thing that always fascinates me is metrics in social media. There is no silver bullet and everyone is looking to string together something sticky. This piece is quiet interesting as it pulls in metrics based upon real-time influencer assistance. I would argue that companies need to care for even the smallest of customer (and influencer) but he does make some good points for his side of the fence.

Enough, Google — Just Buy Twitter Already – On Monday evening, I was Tweeting with Brett Peterselon this very issue after Google announced their version of Twitter with social status updates for Gmail. The article states something that many have been proposing for a while, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when only difference is the price tag and its inflation. As the article points out, the acquisition may be a game changer in holding off Facebook.

Detroit Red Wings Make Game Programs Interactive With QR Codes – In a league that is desperate for goodwill and publicity, the Red Wings are doing their part. Making their program filled with QR codes is very hip and cool, but what really stands out is their intro video that shows fans how to use it is even cooler. This not only exposes their fans to new technologies, but also includes increased exposure for their partners.

The Pros & Cons of Twitter – Forget Twitter in this title as you could easily substitute any social site into the equation. It offers a number of good points for news organizations as well.

This has been an interesting one to say the least. We were supposed to get a giant snow storm, but it never came and we got less snow than the folks in DC, so my snow angel kind of stunk. It has also been frustrating because my issues with some of the code on this blog are kind of screwed up so the RSS and email feeds are down to some extent and the WP.org forum was no help. So if anyone out there is fluent in coding or WP hacks or fixes, please email me at jeffreyespositoAThotmailDOTcom so we can talk about what’s going on. So without further adieu, here is this week’s Five for Friday.

How To Bounce Back From A PR Disaster – This article comes from NPR and is something that all flacks to take a look at. Not only does it pertain to a PR nightmare that is going on with Toyota. It also goes into some interesting facts on recovery, some I agree with others, I call shenanigans on.

Matrix: Companies Should Factor ‘Social Influence’ Into Total Customer Value– One thing that always fascinates me is metrics in social media. There is no silver bullet and everyone is looking to string together something sticky. This piece is quiet interesting as it pulls in metrics based upon real-time influencer assistance. I would argue that companies need to care for even the smallest of customer (and influencer) but he does make some good points for his side of the fence.

Enough, Google — Just Buy Twitter Already – On Monday evening, I was Tweeting with Brett Peterselon this very issue after Google announced their version of Twitter with social status updates for Gmail. The article states something that many have been proposing for a while, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when only difference is the price tag and its inflation. As the article points out, the acquisition may be a game changer in holding off Facebook.

Detroit Red Wings Make Game Programs Interactive With QR Codes – In a league that is desperate for goodwill and publicity, the Red Wings are doing their part. Making their program filled with QR codes is very hip and cool, but what really stands out is their intro video that shows fans how to use it is even cooler. This not only exposes their fans to new technologies, but also includes increased exposure for their partners.

The Pros & Cons of Twitter – Forget Twitter in this title as you could easily substitute any social site into the equation. It offers a number of good points for news organizations as well.

This has been an interesting one to say the least. We were supposed to get a giant snow storm, but it never came and we got less snow than the folks in DC, so my snow angel kind of stunk. It has also been frustrating because my issues with some of the code on this blog are kind of screwed up so the RSS and email feeds are down to some extent and the WP.org forum was no help. So if anyone out there is fluent in coding or WP hacks or fixes, please email me at jeffreyespositoAThotmailDOTcom so we can talk about what’s going on. So without further adieu, here is this week’s Five for Friday.

How To Bounce Back From A PR Disaster – This article comes from NPR and is something that all flacks to take a look at. Not only does it pertain to a PR nightmare that is going on with Toyota. It also goes into some interesting facts on recovery, some I agree with others, I call shenanigans on.

Matrix: Companies Should Factor ‘Social Influence’ Into Total Customer Value– One thing that always fascinates me is metrics in social media. There is no silver bullet and everyone is looking to string together something sticky. This piece is quiet interesting as it pulls in metrics based upon real-time influencer assistance. I would argue that companies need to care for even the smallest of customer (and influencer) but he does make some good points for his side of the fence.

Enough, Google — Just Buy Twitter Already – On Monday evening, I was Tweeting with Brett Peterselon this very issue after Google announced their version of Twitter with social status updates for Gmail. The article states something that many have been proposing for a while, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when only difference is the price tag and its inflation. As the article points out, the acquisition may be a game changer in holding off Facebook.

Detroit Red Wings Make Game Programs Interactive With QR Codes – In a league that is desperate for goodwill and publicity, the Red Wings are doing their part. Making their program filled with QR codes is very hip and cool, but what really stands out is their intro video that shows fans how to use it is even cooler. This not only exposes their fans to new technologies, but also includes increased exposure for their partners.

The Pros & Cons of Twitter – Forget Twitter in this title as you could easily substitute any social site into the equation. It offers a number of good points for news organizations as well.

This has been an interesting one to say the least. We were supposed to get a giant snow storm, but it never came and we got less snow than the folks in DC, so my snow angel kind of stunk. It has also been frustrating because my issues with some of the code on this blog are kind of screwed up so the RSS and email feeds are down to some extent and the WP.org forum was no help. So if anyone out there is fluent in coding or WP hacks or fixes, please email me at jeffreyespositoAThotmailDOTcom so we can talk about what’s going on. So without further adieu, here is this week’s Five for Friday.

How To Bounce Back From A PR Disaster – This article comes from NPR and is something that all flacks to take a look at. Not only does it pertain to a PR nightmare that is going on with Toyota. It also goes into some interesting facts on recovery, some I agree with others, I call shenanigans on.

Matrix: Companies Should Factor ‘Social Influence’ Into Total Customer Value– One thing that always fascinates me is metrics in social media. There is no silver bullet and everyone is looking to string together something sticky. This piece is quiet interesting as it pulls in metrics based upon real-time influencer assistance. I would argue that companies need to care for even the smallest of customer (and influencer) but he does make some good points for his side of the fence.

Enough, Google — Just Buy Twitter Already – On Monday evening, I was Tweeting with Brett Peterselon this very issue after Google announced their version of Twitter with social status updates for Gmail. The article states something that many have been proposing for a while, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when only difference is the price tag and its inflation. As the article points out, the acquisition may be a game changer in holding off Facebook.

Detroit Red Wings Make Game Programs Interactive With QR Codes – In a league that is desperate for goodwill and publicity, the Red Wings are doing their part. Making their program filled with QR codes is very hip and cool, but what really stands out is their intro video that shows fans how to use it is even cooler. This not only exposes their fans to new technologies, but also includes increased exposure for their partners.

The Pros & Cons of Twitter – Forget Twitter in this title as you could easily substitute any social site into the equation. It offers a number of good points for news organizations as well.