5 things to leave out of a social media proposal
In my organisation, staff are normally asked to write a short proposal before they can set up an official social media account. This works quite well – it means they have to think about all the pros...
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Tartan Tweetmeet (in 500 words or less)
Tartan Tweetmeet In the spirit of Twitter’s conciseness, I’m keeping this below 500 words. Last night’s Tartan Tweetmeet was, by all accounts, a great success. The national event, which took place in 6...
View ArticleHow can we bring back free social media surgeries?
Last night I went along to #smedinburgh – a meet up for people from all backgrounds to come and discuss social media. I made some useful contacts and the people there were all keen to hear more about...
View ArticleSocial Media and the future of journalism
Following a successful first meet-up last month, the next Tartan Tweetmeet will take place in a number of Scottish cities next Wednesday 28th March, with the theme of “social media and the future of...
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IslandGovCamp shows potential of remote attendance
Last weekend witnessed the hotly anticipated #islandgovcamp in Kirkwall, Orkney. I was one of the lucky in-person attendees getting the full island experience with wonderful hosts, stunning views,...
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Facebook in the public sector – lunchtime digest
Today I’m reporting from an event in Glasgow exploring the use of Facebook in the public sector. Organised by Public Sector Customer Services Forum and Comms2point0, the event is enjoying an impressive...
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Gathering of Edinburgh Social Media Surgeons – Monday 10 December
Some of you will recall my post earlier in the year, about getting Social Media Surgeries going again in Edinburgh. Well, we’ve finally got a date in the diary for potential surgeons to come along and...
View ArticleConfessions of a Better connected reviewer
Today saw the publication of the annual Better connected survey of all UK local authority websites, produced by Socitm, which identifies good (and bad) practice based on extensive evidence-based...
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6 social media pitfalls, and how to avoid them
Last week I ran a couple of social media sessions at the annual Scottish Housing and Support Conference (SHASC) in Edinburgh. It was a joint effort alongside Louise Sutherland and Lauren Kobilnyk from...
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Local Government – I love you, but I’m leaving
After a decade working in local government, I’m off to pastures new. Tomorrow I leave the City of Edinburgh Council to join NHS Health Scotland, the national agency for reducing health inequalities and...
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