Odiogo Podcasting added to main BCN Website

Blackpool Community News – You can now buy the CD! …Well not quite… but from today you can listen to the latest posts on the BCN website as podcasts.
How to use: In its basic form click on the Odiogo symbol under Subscribe to Podcast. Scroll down the page until you find the ‘play’ symbols next [...]

Interview with Heroes Star Brea Grant | chrisbrogan.com

This has been included because I’m a fan of both Heroes and Chris Brogan (read his Blog regularly – see the feed on the left-hand column). Chris advises business, groups and individuals on new social media. Brea (Daphne in Heroes) is a Blogger and Twitterer!
Interview with Heroes Star Brea Grant | chrisbrogan.com

Paul Murphy unveils new role of Digital Champion – Corporate – Communities and Local Government

via Paul Murphy unveils new role of Digital Champion – Corporate – Communities and Local Government

NCVO – Information and Social Media National Event

Are you up to date with the latest developments in social media and web 2.0 functionality? What are the best ways your organisation can connect, both internally and externally? How can your organisation ensure you are making best use of new media to better serve your beneficiaries?
Date: Monday 24 November 2008
Time: 09.30am-4.30pm
Venue: NCVO Conference Suite, London
“We [...]

How to Launch a Group Blog Project?

A Blow by Blow Account via How to Launch a Group Blog Project | chrisbrogan.com

New minister to champion social media!?

Stephen Carter is to be the first Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting see the press release. The new position of Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting has been created by the Prime Minister and is in recognition of the important role that CTB plays in our economy and our society.”

Social Media Surgery – Early successes!

The Social Media Surgery held in Birmingham as a practical response to Blog Action Day was undoubtedly a success!  Check out these posts to guage the early successes. I say ‘early’ because the new tools learned will undoubtedly have an knock-on affect with the individuals and organisations concerned sharing that experience with colleagues, friends, members, [...]

Can blogging end poverty?

Can blogging end poverty? This is the headline in an article that challenges whether Blog Action Day can achieve its intended outcomes. Is serious attention being given to an important issue, or is it just a fad for a day only?
Read all about it! …in todays Guardian via John Hilary: Can blogging end poverty? | [...]

Blog Action Day – Be happy by making others happy

One of the ‘grandparents’ of modern Blogging The Huffington Post has contributed to Blog Action Day.

Birmingham Social Media Surgery, for BAD08 (Blog Action Day 2008).

Exciting event organised at short notice in Birmingham for BAD08 via Podnosh Blog » Archive » Who’s coming to the Birmingham Social Media Surgery, BAD08