Posts by Eric Schwartzman
Digital Public Affairs at the United States Marine Corps
In a detailed and informative discussion with Gregory Reeder, Director of Marine Corps Internal Communications at Defense Media Activity and Editor-in-Chief at Marines Magazine within the United States Marine Corps, we delve into the multifaceted realm of digital public affairs within the military context. 01:48 – Explore how the US Marine Corps (USMC) is effectively…
Read MoreHow Social Media Killed the Cold Call
Korn/Ferry International [NYSE:KFY] Executive Vice-President of Corporate Affairs Don Spetner talks about the impact of Linkedin on the executive recruiting industry, nurturing contacts using social media, and the death of the cold call. This is Spetner’s second appearance on this podcast. Last time, he discussed the public relations job market, the social media communication skills candidates…
Read MoreCrisis Management in the Wake of Catastrophe: Lessons from the 2010 BP Oil Spill
In the face of a looming crisis, CEOs and business leaders are under immense pressure to safeguard their organizations’ reputations and financial stability. They often turn to crisis management public relations agencies to navigate these treacherous waters for guidance. In this exclusive podcast by Eric Schwartzman, United States Navy Public Affairs Officer Jim Hoeft shares…
Read MoreBuilding a Niche B2B Social Network for the Restaurant Trade
FohBoh is a B2B niche social network for restaurant owners and their suppliers. Launched in late 2007 by veteran restaurateur and entrepreneur Michael Atkinson, it has built a base of 14,000 members, most of whom are restaurant owners. FohBoh’s core purpose is to help restaurant owners make more money during an economic period that has…
Read MoreSelling Social Media into the Enterprise
Are you ready to learn the logic behind the argument that convinces companies to invest as much as six-figures into social media initiatives? If so, this episode featuring Nielsen Online Digital Strategic Services EVP Pete Blackshaw (@pblackshaw) is for you. Pete currently CEO of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based venture capital group that creates jobs, brings talent,…
Read MoreOnline Influencers Drive Owned and Shared Media Marketing at Marine Week
As part of on owned and shared media marketing initiative I conducted for the United States Marine Corps, I packed an Osprey V-22 full of online influencers for a lap around Boston Harbor. We flew out of Hanscom Air Force Base today with David Meerman Scott, C.C. Chapman, Steve Garfield, Todd Van Hoosear and Doug…
Read MoreActivity Streams Will Change Your Business
Activity streams and data visualizations let us consume vast amounts of data in short periods of time. Together, they may just be the magic bullet for business to realize the true value of the social web. The problem, there are no interoperable standards for activity streaming and most companies hoard their data, says Google Open…
Read MoreNew Social Media Policy Template Available
Corporate Social Media Policy Template Released
Read MoreDigital Marketing Strategy Deep Dive with Jeremiah Owyang
How social media has caused the scope of marketing to expand inside organizations, why customer service needs to pay attention to customer influence, the concept of relinquishing oversight as a way of regaining control, aligning social media policy with business strategy and integrating social media into destination websites featuring Jeremiah Owyang. Digital Marketing…
Read MoreTips for Drafting Effective Corporate Social Media Policies
Online communications channels have become intricately interwoven into our social fabric. The overwhelming majority of young people use Facebook regularly, and adoption among older audiences continues to rise. Just as we use the telephone and e-mail to communicate with our colleagues, friends, and family, people of all ages are also increasingly using social media to…
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