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Entries from February 27th, 2010
it happens to all of us eventually ;) happy Caturday anyway
February 27th, 2010 · Comments Off · LOLcats
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realtime really? my slides from #media140
February 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · ideas, speaking
Tweet Spoke during the last session of the day at Media 140 Perth about realtime web and how it might evolve into an internet of connected people and things. Our evolution towards a networked and hyperconnected society is under way. The slides might be somewhat opaque without the commentary but please feel free to ping [...]
Tags: future·hyperconnectivity·networked society·realtime·social computing·technology
#febusave update – nearly 9,000 women signed up
February 24th, 2010 · Comments Off · frugal, ideas
Tweet Nearly 9,000 women signed up for the Febusave 2010 campaign, for example: 2,307 pledged to give up buying lunch 1,118 pledged to give up treats 162 pledged to give up taxis These might not seem like much; but little changes like this can make a real difference to your finances. My pledge was to [...]
Why I'm probably not a social media expert and neither are you
February 21st, 2010 · 6 Comments · ideas
Tweet Over the past few years a plethora of Social Media Experts* have cropped up and their tweets, posts, podcasts etc serve up a cacophony of advice and pontification. Here’s a few of my thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of someone who sees herself as an apprentice on a learning journey. Anyone who [...]
Progress report on my #febusave pledge
February 21st, 2010 · Comments Off · frugal, ideas
Tweet For the month of February I decided to give up driving to work and bank the savings. It’s been surprisingly easy to catch the train each day, even if it does mean I need to plan ahead a bit more. The savings have been a real eye-opener, especially when one of my friends mentioned [...]
After a long, hard week we could all use a Pina Colada – happy Caturday
February 20th, 2010 · Comments Off · LOLcats
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Not just Twitter, most conversation is meaningless babble
February 19th, 2010 · Comments Off · ideas
Tweet It’s not really meaningless babble anyway! And this is not necessarily a bad thing. Most conversation is not important for the words we speak. Instead it is the act of being present to the other person and giving attention that gives most conversations their true value. Some experts term this social grooming. It also [...]
Tags: collaboration·communication·community·hyperconnectivity·social networking·twitter
Engagement Marketing In The Age Of Web 2.0
February 18th, 2010 · Comments Off · ideas, speaking
Tweet Here are the slides from my presentation at the National Growth Summit in Sydney today. Engagement Marketing In The Age Of Web 2 View more presentations from Kate Carruthers. Tweet
Tags: business·community·customer·marketing·social media·social networking·web 2.0
7 questions to ask re new technology for your business
February 17th, 2010 · Comments Off · ideas
Tweet These questions apply for all kinds of technology decisions including hardware, software, or even social media and social networking technologies. Business people do not want to spend money on unnecessary or unhelpful technology, yet are often ill advised when they make technology acquisitions or expenditure. I often see businesses, both large and small, acquire [...]
Ada Lovelace Day 24 March 2010
February 16th, 2010 · Comments Off · ideas
Tweet Last year many of us supported Ada Lovelace Day, the international day of blogging to draw attention to women excelling in technology and science. It’s now time to pledge your support once more for Ada Lovelace Day, 24 March 2010. To sign up, please go to http://findingada.com/ and add your details to the brand [...]
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