Lee Hopkins' podcast Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:11:35 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:11:35 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.leehopkins.net 2006 Lee Hopkins http://www.leehopkins.net Lee Hopkins in Adelaide Australia waxes lyrical on business communication issues, reminding you all to communicate with PASSION! https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/7/a/c/47acf71edb6118a2 Lee Hopkins' podcast Lee Hopkins no episodic business,communication,PR,marketing,internal,employee no Lee Hopkins in Adelaide Australia waxes lyrical on business communication issues, reminding you all to communicate with PASSION!lee@leehopkins.netLee Hopkins BCR095: AccessIQ and catering to the disabled BCR095: AccessIQ and catering to the disabled Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:27:57 +0000 An interview with Amajjika Kumara, Business Director at AccessIQ (http://accessiq.org), talking about providing access to the 1 in 5 Australians who have some sort of disability. AccessIQ offers advice and tools to help content managers and web developers meet Web Compliance standards.

]]> An interview with Amajjika Kumara, Business Director at AccessIQ (http://accessiq.org), talking about providing access to the 1 in 5 Australians who have some sort of disability. AccessIQ offers advice and tools to help content managers and web developers meet Web Compliance standards.

]]> 21:14 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)An interview with Amajjika Kumara, Business Director at AccessIQ (http://accessiq.org), talking about providing access to the 1 in 5 Australians who have some sort of disability. AccessIQ offers advice and tools to help content managers and web developers meet Web Compliance standards.Lee HopkinsAn interview with Amajjika Kumara, Business Director at AccessIQ (http://accessiq.org), talking about providing access to the 1 in 5 Australians who have some sort of disability. AccessIQ offers advice and tools to help content managers and web developers meet Web Compliance standards. BCR093: Interview with Rebekah Campbell, CEO of Posse.com BCR093: Interview with Rebekah Campbell, CEO of Posse.com Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:12:39 +0000 Rebekah has launched a new social network, Posse. Hear her talk about its points of difference and future plans.

]]> Rebekah has launched a new social network, Posse. Hear her talk about its points of difference and future plans.

]]> 13:36 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Rebekah has launched a new social network, Posse. Hear her talk about its points of difference and future plans.Lee HopkinsRebekah has launched a new social network, Posse. Hear her talk about its points of difference and future plans. Edit of FIR #628 - The Carrier IQ kerfuffle Edit of FIR #628 - The Carrier IQ kerfuffle Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:06:19 +0000 An edit of FIR #628, focussing on the Carrier IQ kerfuffle and its importance for business communicators

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]]> 17:02 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)An edit of FIR #628, focussing on the Carrier IQ kerfuffle and its importance for business communicatorsLee HopkinsAn edit of FIR #628, focussing on the Carrier IQ kerfuffle and its importance for business communicators BCR083 : Interview with Ed Brill, , Director, Messaging and Collaboration, IBM Collaboration Solutions BCR083 : Interview with Ed Brill, , Director, Messaging and Collaboration, IBM Collaboration Solutions Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:28:29 +0000 We're on the cusp of a major shift in business transformation, the interest in companies wanting to adopt social business is on the rise. 

Businesses are using social networking concepts to transform their business into a 'social business'. According to IBM's 2010 CEO Study, 57% of companies who have invested in social business tools have outperformed their peers citing collaboration as having a direct impact on their organisation's growth. Analysts are getting on the bandwagon too with IDC estimating the market opportunity for social business software to exceed $1 billion by 2014, a 33% increase from 2010.

Listen in as Ed and I discuss the benefits of social business, including how to approach the always-asked 'ROI' question, and the other question I'm always asked: "Twitter - why would anyone do that?"

The case study that Ed discusses is the company CEMEX. You can find the case study at  http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/uk/en/socialbusiness/examples/index.html

]]> We're on the cusp of a major shift in business transformation, the interest in companies wanting to adopt social business is on the rise.

Businesses are using social networking concepts to transform their business into a 'social business'. According to IBM's 2010 CEO Study, 57% of companies who have invested in social business tools have outperformed their peers citing collaboration as having a direct impact on their organisation's growth. Analysts are getting on the bandwagon too with IDC estimating the market opportunity for social business software to exceed $1 billion by 2014, a 33% increase from 2010.

Listen in as Ed and I discuss the benefits of social business, including how to approach the always-asked 'ROI' question, and the other question I'm always asked: "Twitter - why would anyone do that?"

The case study that Ed discusses is the company CEMEX. You can find the case study at http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/uk/en/socialbusiness/examples/index.html

]]> 18:43 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)We're on the cusp of a major shift in business transformation, the interest in companies wanting to adopt social business is on the rise.  Businesses are using social networking concepts to transform their business into a 'social business'. According to IBM's 2010 CEO Study, 57% of companies who have invested in social business tools have outperformed their peers citing collaboration as having a direct impact on their organisation's growth. Analysts are getting on the bandwagon too with IDC estimating the market opportunity for social business software to exceed $1 billion by 2014, a 33% increase from 2010. Listen in as Ed and I discuss the benefits of social business, including how to approach the always-asked 'ROI' question, and the other question I'm always asked: "Twitter - why would anyone do that?" The case study that Ed discusses is the company CEMEX. You can find the case study at  http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/uk/en/socialbusiness/examples/index.htmlLee HopkinsWe're on the cusp of a major shift in business transformation, the interest in companies wanting to adopt social business is on the rise.  Businesses are using social networking concepts to transform their business into a 'social business'. According to IBM's 2010 CEO Study, 57% of companies who have invested in social business tools have outperformed their peers citing collaboration as having a direct impact on their organisation's growth. Analysts are getting on the bandwagon too with IDC estimating the market opportunity for social business software to exceed $1 billion by 2014, a 33% increase from 2010. Listen in as Ed and I discuss the benefits of social business, including how to approach the always-asked 'ROI' question, and the other question I'm always asked: "Twitter - why would anyone do that?" The case study that Ed discusses is the company CEMEX. You can find the case study at  http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/uk/en/socialbusiness/examples/index.html bcr082 : Shel Holtz on content curation bcr082 : Shel Holtz on content curation Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:46 +0000 Master business communicator, Shel Holtz, ABC, shares with us his views on why content curation is the 'next big thing' and why we should be paying attention to it right now, whether we are a SoHo consultant or an organisational communicator.

]]> Master business communicator, Shel Holtz, ABC, shares with us his views on why content curation is the 'next big thing' and why we should be paying attention to it right now, whether we are a SoHo consultant or an organisational communicator.

]]> 07:42 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Master business communicator, Shel Holtz, ABC, shares with us his views on why content curation is the 'next big thing' and why we should be paying attention to it right now, whether we are a SoHo consultant or an organisational communicator.Lee HopkinsMaster business communicator, Shel Holtz, ABC, shares with us his views on why content curation is the 'next big thing' and why we should be paying attention to it right now, whether we are a SoHo consultant or an organisational communicator. BCR080: On symbols and conversations BCR080: On symbols and conversations Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:27:53 +0000 Ok, I realise it should be "around which", not "around what"... Consider me slightly distracted -- I *was* driving at the time [smile].

A short video asking if you and your organisation are considering hiring professional analysts to look at how you converse with your audiences.

You can watch this video over on YouTube (why not subscribe to my channel while you’re there?) and the audio of this video is available on my podcast feed on iTunes.

]]> Ok, I realise it should be "around which", not "around what"... Consider me slightly distracted -- I *was* driving at the time [smile].

A short video asking if you and your organisation are considering hiring professional analysts to look at how you converse with your audiences.

You can watch this video over on YouTube (why not subscribe to my channel while you’re there?) and the audio of this video is available on my podcast feed on iTunes.

]]> 04:08 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Ok, I realise it should be "around which", not "around what"... Consider me slightly distracted -- I *was* driving at the time [smile]. A short video asking if you and your organisation are considering hiring professional analysts to look at how you converse with your audiences. You can watch this video over on YouTube (why not subscribe to my channel while you’re there?) and the audio of this video is available on my podcast feed on iTunes.Lee HopkinsOk, I realise it should be "around which", not "around what"... Consider me slightly distracted -- I *was* driving at the time [smile]. A short video asking if you and your organisation are considering hiring professional analysts to look at how you converse with your audiences. You can watch this video over on YouTube (why not subscribe to my channel while you’re there?) and the audio of this video is available on my podcast feed on iTunes. HMR001 - the Hopkins & Matthews Report HMR001 - the Hopkins & Matthews Report Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:44:52 +0000 The first edition of the Hopkins & Matthews Report

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]]> 23:57 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)The first edition of the Hopkins & Matthews ReportLee HopkinsThe first edition of the Hopkins & Matthews Report GOC003: On Coos Bay, Twitter, Facebook and having a beer named after us GOC003: On Coos Bay, Twitter, Facebook and having a beer named after us Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:28:00 +0000 Your communications-lusty commentators are back after a slight (ahem) absence.

In this edition of 'Grumpy Old Communicators' at the CommsCafe Allan & Lee talk about Twitter and its 5th birthday, as well as how useful or otherwise it has been for Allan's B&B business, especially when compared to TripAdvisor.

We also look at the IABC and gastronomic experiences, the Coos Bay case study two years on, and a probably tongue-in-cheek opportunity from the east coast of the USA to visit and have a beer named after us.

You couldn't find a better way to spend 25 minutes and six seconds, trust us! We even finish off the podcast with a sublime piece of music from the ever-wonderful Karoline Hausted, from her new album 'Drawings'.

]]> Your communications-lusty commentators are back after a slight (ahem) absence.

In this edition of 'Grumpy Old Communicators' at the CommsCafe Allan & Lee talk about Twitter and its 5th birthday, as well as how useful or otherwise it has been for Allan's B&B business, especially when compared to TripAdvisor.

We also look at the IABC and gastronomic experiences, the Coos Bay case study two years on, and a probably tongue-in-cheek opportunity from the east coast of the USA to visit and have a beer named after us.

You couldn't find a better way to spend 25 minutes and six seconds, trust us! We even finish off the podcast with a sublime piece of music from the ever-wonderful Karoline Hausted, from her new album 'Drawings'.

]]> 25:11 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Your communications-lusty commentators are back after a slight (ahem) absence. In this edition of 'Grumpy Old Communicators' at the CommsCafe Allan & Lee talk about Twitter and its 5th birthday, as well as how useful or otherwise it has been for Allan's B&B business, especially when compared to TripAdvisor. We also look at the IABC and gastronomic experiences, the Coos Bay case study two years on, and a probably tongue-in-cheek opportunity from the east coast of the USA to visit and have a beer named after us. You couldn't find a better way to spend 25 minutes and six seconds, trust us! We even finish off the podcast with a sublime piece of music from the ever-wonderful Karoline Hausted, from her new album 'Drawings'.Lee HopkinsYour communications-lusty commentators are back after a slight (ahem) absence. In this edition of 'Grumpy Old Communicators' at the CommsCafe Allan & Lee talk about Twitter and its 5th birthday, as well as how useful or otherwise it has been for Allan's B&B business, especially when compared to TripAdvisor. We also look at the IABC and gastronomic experiences, the Coos Bay case study two years on, and a probably tongue-in-cheek opportunity from the east coast of the USA to visit and have a beer named after us. You couldn't find a better way to spend 25 minutes and six seconds, trust us! We even finish off the podcast with a sublime piece of music from the ever-wonderful Karoline Hausted, from her new album 'Drawings'. BCR074: Interview with Frankie Moore, Dell's Consumer Senior Marketing Manager BCR074: Interview with Frankie Moore, Dell's Consumer Senior Marketing Manager Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:09:23 +0000 16:16 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins bcr072: Andrea Matthews, Holde bcr072: Andrea Matthews, Holde Sat, 18 Dec 2010 06:11:17 +0000 32:06 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)An interview with Andrea MatLee HopkinsAn interview with Andrea Mat BCR071: David Boloker, part two BCR071: David Boloker, part two Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:34:53 +0000 Part two of an interview with David Boloker, CTO Emerging Internet Technology at IBM. In this interview we talk about what will be the dominant technologies for consumers in 5 years time

]]> Part two of an interview with David Boloker, CTO Emerging Internet Technology at IBM. In this interview we talk about what will be the dominant technologies for consumers in 5 years time

]]> 46:10 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Part two of an interview with David Boloker, CTO Emerging Internet Technology at IBM. In this interview we talk about what will be the dominant technologies for consumers in 5 years timeLee HopkinsPart two of an interview with David Boloker, CTO Emerging Internet Technology at IBM. In this interview we talk about what will be the dominant technologies for consumers in 5 years time BCR070: Interview with David Boloker - part one BCR070: Interview with David Boloker - part one Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:49:00 +0000 44:30 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins Lantern Mental Health, Victoria : VicServ 2010 Conference Lantern Mental Health, Victoria : VicServ 2010 Conference Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:42:29 +0000 57:08 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)There is no description for this file!Lee HopkinsThere is no description for this file! BCR059: ABC Radio Darwin - interview on Second Life BCR059: ABC Radio Darwin - interview on Second Life Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:49:00 +0000 04:55 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins GOC 002: On sex with Danish blondes, Twitter and QR Codes GOC 002: On sex with Danish blondes, Twitter and QR Codes Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:50:00 +0000 In this excitement-packed edition of Grumpy Old Communicators you will hear us wax lyrical about such diverse topics as:

  • Karen, her baby August, and the scandal she's created (and if you want to know where the idea for Karen came from, check out Australia's far less raunchy but equally seductive young lady who is looking for her Mr Right and only has his misplaced jacket to go on; the video is below, as is a link to some thoughts by a superb Aussie commentator and no, that's not Lee!)
  • Twitter follower numbers and a reference to the superb The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein
  • Simon Crisp and IBM's new division
  • David Jones and his truly excellent MAIL process for social media engagement 
  • QR codes, the Three Minds blog and Allan's B+B website

All in all, 29 minutes and 22 seconds of disarmingly direct conversation over a shocking Skype line that makes you wonder if your two intrepid communicators were actually alive at the time, or were communicating via telepathy, a Ouija board and a plump and quite harmless 50-something-year-old landlady by the name of Mrs Scoggins who dabbles in the occult and thinks she's a channel for 'those on the other side'.

]]> In this excitement-packed edition of Grumpy Old Communicators you will hear us wax lyrical about such diverse topics as:

  • Karen, her baby August, and the scandal she's created (and if you want to know where the idea for Karen came from, check out Australia's far less raunchy but equally seductive young lady who is looking for her Mr Right and only has his misplaced jacket to go on; the video is below, as is a link to some thoughts by a superb Aussie commentator and no, that's not Lee!)
  • Twitter follower numbers and a reference to the superb The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein
  • Simon Crisp and IBM's new division
  • David Jones and his truly excellent MAIL process for social media engagement
  • QR codes, the Three Minds blog and Allan's B+B website

All in all, 29 minutes and 22 seconds of disarmingly direct conversation over a shocking Skype line that makes you wonder if your two intrepid communicators were actually alive at the time, or were communicating via telepathy, a Ouija board and a plump and quite harmless 50-something-year-old landlady by the name of Mrs Scoggins who dabbles in the occult and thinks she's a channel for 'those on the other side'.

]]> 29:22 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)In this excitement-packed edition of Grumpy Old Communicators you will hear us wax lyrical about such diverse topics as: Karen, her baby August, and the scandal she's created (and if you want to know where the idea for Karen came from, check out Australia's far less raunchy but equally seductive young lady who is looking for her Mr Right and only has his misplaced jacket to go on; the video is below, as is a link to some thoughts by a superb Aussie commentator and no, that's not Lee!) Twitter follower numbers and a reference to the superb The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein Simon Crisp and IBM's new division David Jones and his truly excellent MAIL process for social media engagement  QR codes, the Three Minds blog and Allan's B+B website All in all, 29 minutes and 22 seconds of disarmingly direct conversation over a shocking Skype line that makes you wonder if your two intrepid communicators were actually alive at the time, or were communicating via telepathy, a Ouija board and a plump and quite harmless 50-something-year-old landlady by the name of Mrs Scoggins who dabbles in the occult and thinks she's a channel for 'those on the other side'.Lee HopkinsIn this excitement-packed edition of Grumpy Old Communicators you will hear us wax lyrical about such diverse topics as: Karen, her baby August, and the scandal she's created (and if you want to know where the idea for Karen came from, check out Australia's far less raunchy but equally seductive young lady who is looking for her Mr Right and only has his misplaced jacket to go on; the video is below, as is a link to some thoughts by a superb Aussie commentator and no, that's not Lee!) Twitter follower numbers and a reference to the superb The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein Simon Crisp and IBM's new division David Jones and his truly excellent MAIL process for social media engagement  QR codes, the Three Minds blog and Allan's B+B website All in all, 29 minutes and 22 seconds of disarmingly direct conversation over a shocking Skype line that makes you wonder if your two intrepid communicators were actually alive at the time, or were communicating via telepathy, a Ouija board and a plump and quite harmless 50-something-year-old landlady by the name of Mrs Scoggins who dabbles in the occult and thinks she's a channel for 'those on the other side'. BCR 051: Interview with Sarah and Chris from SnapComms BCR 051: Interview with Sarah and Chris from SnapComms Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0000 08:45 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins interviews Sarah and Chris from www.SnapComms.com -- an internal comms software provider that could revolutionise how you and department managers communicate with your teamsLee HopkinsLee Hopkins interviews Sarah and Chris from www.SnapComms.com -- an internal comms software provider that could revolutionise how you and department managers communicate with your teams Lee Hopkins : Better Communication Results Lee Hopkins : Better Communication Results Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:58:17 +0000 07:33 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)On bluehost.com, an IABC survey about twitter, Cory Treffiletti on independence from the wired world, wishing my mate Chris Bell a happy birthday, and the sorry state of Qantas and their lack of online monitoring - what a fiasco!Lee HopkinsOn bluehost.com, an IABC survey about twitter, Cory Treffiletti on independence from the wired world, wishing my mate Chris Bell a happy birthday, and the sorry state of Qantas and their lack of online monitoring - what a fiasco! Lee Hopkins : Better Communication Results Lee Hopkins : Better Communication Results Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:47:33 +0000 08:44 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Today's videoblog discusses Norton360, great podcast mics from easi-speak.co.uk, book reviews on 'Online Public Relations' by David Phillips and Phillip Young, and 'Tactical Transparency' by Shel Holtz and John Havens. Plus there's a HUGE thunderstorm outside my office window - sorry about the rain noise!Lee HopkinsToday's videoblog discusses Norton360, great podcast mics from easi-speak.co.uk, book reviews on 'Online Public Relations' by David Phillips and Phillip Young, and 'Tactical Transparency' by Shel Holtz and John Havens. Plus there's a HUGE thunderstorm outside my office window - sorry about the rain noise! GOC 001: Grumpy Old Communicators at the CommsCafe.net GOC 001: Grumpy Old Communicators at the CommsCafe.net Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:26:00 +0000 We're back!

Sorry…

Allan Jenkins and Lee Hopkins have bowed to public pressure (hi, mom) and are cranking out their irregular chats on an irregular basis.

Perhaps they need to eat more fibre.

Anyway, in this rivetting (ha ha! very unlikely – Admin) first edition they:

  • briefly review the recent IABC World Conference in San Francisco
  • talk about a US Governor who keeps going walkabout (a very Australian tradition)
  • D. Mark Schumann, the new IABC Chair, with a great post about what IABC means
  • the vagaries of the humble toilet across the continents: your Peter Stuyvesant smoking, air hostess chatting-up, international jetset playboys consider water levels and acoustics.

Honourable mentions in this podcast go out to:

Please send your brickbats or bouquets (or any invites or swag) to Commscafe@gmail.com.

This has been an RS production – and we don't mean 'Rip Snorta'.

]]> We're back!

Sorry…

Allan Jenkins and Lee Hopkins have bowed to public pressure (hi, mom) and are cranking out their irregular chats on an irregular basis.

Perhaps they need to eat more fibre.

Anyway, in this rivetting (ha ha! very unlikely – Admin) first edition they:

  • briefly review the recent IABC World Conference in San Francisco
  • talk about a US Governor who keeps going walkabout (a very Australian tradition)
  • D. Mark Schumann, the new IABC Chair, with a great post about what IABC means
  • the vagaries of the humble toilet across the continents: your Peter Stuyvesant smoking, air hostess chatting-up, international jetset playboys consider water levels and acoustics.

Honourable mentions in this podcast go out to:

Please send your brickbats or bouquets (or any invites or swag) to Commscafe@gmail.com.

This has been an RS production – and we don't mean 'Rip Snorta'.

]]> 16:29 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)We're back! Sorry… Allan Jenkins and Lee Hopkins have bowed to public pressure (hi, mom) and are cranking out their irregular chats on an irregular basis. Perhaps they need to eat more fibre. Anyway, in this rivetting (ha ha! very unlikely – Admin) first edition they: briefly review the recent IABC World Conference in San Franciscotalk about a US Governor who keeps going walkabout (a very Australian tradition)D. Mark Schumann, the new IABC Chair, with a great post about what IABC meansthe vagaries of the humble toilet across the continents: your Peter Stuyvesant smoking, air hostess chatting-up, international jetset playboys consider water levels and acoustics. Honourable mentions in this podcast go out to: Donna PapacostaShel and Michele HoltzSue Horner (whose name Lee forgot in the podcast — bad boy, Lee!) Please send your brickbats or bouquets (or any invites or swag) to Commscafe@gmail.com. This has been an RS production – and we don't mean 'Rip Snorta'.Lee HopkinsWe're back! Sorry… Allan Jenkins and Lee Hopkins have bowed to public pressure (hi, mom) and are cranking out their irregular chats on an irregular basis. Perhaps they need to eat more fibre. Anyway, in this rivetting (ha ha! very unlikely – Admin) first edition they: briefly review the recent IABC World Conference in San Franciscotalk about a US Governor who keeps going walkabout (a very Australian tradition)D. Mark Schumann, the new IABC Chair, with a great post about what IABC meansthe vagaries of the humble toilet across the continents: your Peter Stuyvesant smoking, air hostess chatting-up, international jetset playboys consider water levels and acoustics. Honourable mentions in this podcast go out to: Donna PapacostaShel and Michele HoltzSue Horner (whose name Lee forgot in the podcast — bad boy, Lee!) Please send your brickbats or bouquets (or any invites or swag) to Commscafe@gmail.com. This has been an RS production – and we don't mean 'Rip Snorta'. BCR 041: Gila Fox and new communication media BCR 041: Gila Fox and new communication media Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:12:00 +0000 Gila Fox is just one of the hundreds of very bright and erudite folks I met at #iabc09 world conference.

She runs the Twitter account @valpakcoupons for Cox and Valpak and has fascinating insights into how and how not to use Twitter.

Gila also shares with us how her colleagues are using these new communication landscape tools.

I was personally delighted to see that her business card announced her as a 'Communications Generalist'; in this age of increasing specialisation and unnecessary 'boxing in' of one's skills, abilities and attitudes (and I think of Sir Ken Robinson's excellent Closing Address today and his brilliant book, The Element: How finding your passion changes everything) her employer recognises the value of having someone who can turn their considerably skilled and passionate hand to a wide variety of communication tasks.

I hope that what Gila shares will encourage you to consider taking up some of these new tools and seeing for yourself how they can revolutionise your organisation and how it communicates with all of its stakeholders, both inside and outside of itself.

]]> #iabc09 world conference.

She runs the Twitter account @valpakcoupons for Cox and Valpak and has fascinating insights into how and how not to use Twitter.

Gila also shares with us how her colleagues are using these new communication landscape tools.

I was personally delighted to see that her business card announced her as a 'Communications Generalist'; in this age of increasing specialisation and unnecessary 'boxing in' of one's skills, abilities and attitudes (and I think of Sir Ken Robinson's excellent Closing Address today and his brilliant book, The Element: How finding your passion changes everything) her employer recognises the value of having someone who can turn their considerably skilled and passionate hand to a wide variety of communication tasks.

I hope that what Gila shares will encourage you to consider taking up some of these new tools and seeing for yourself how they can revolutionise your organisation and how it communicates with all of its stakeholders, both inside and outside of itself.

]]> 10:12 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Gila Fox is just one of the hundreds of very bright and erudite folks I met at #iabc09 world conference. She runs the Twitter account @valpakcoupons for Cox and Valpak and has fascinating insights into how and how not to use Twitter. Gila also shares with us how her colleagues are using these new communication landscape tools. I was personally delighted to see that her business card announced her as a 'Communications Generalist'; in this age of increasing specialisation and unnecessary 'boxing in' of one's skills, abilities and attitudes (and I think of Sir Ken Robinson's excellent Closing Address today and his brilliant book, The Element: How finding your passion changes everything) her employer recognises the value of having someone who can turn their considerably skilled and passionate hand to a wide variety of communication tasks. I hope that what Gila shares will encourage you to consider taking up some of these new tools and seeing for yourself how they can revolutionise your organisation and how it communicates with all of its stakeholders, both inside and outside of itself.Lee HopkinsGila Fox is just one of the hundreds of very bright and erudite folks I met at #iabc09 world conference. She runs the Twitter account @valpakcoupons for Cox and Valpak and has fascinating insights into how and how not to use Twitter. Gila also shares with us how her colleagues are using these new communication landscape tools. I was personally delighted to see that her business card announced her as a 'Communications Generalist'; in this age of increasing specialisation and unnecessary 'boxing in' of one's skills, abilities and attitudes (and I think of Sir Ken Robinson's excellent Closing Address today and his brilliant book, The Element: How finding your passion changes everything) her employer recognises the value of having someone who can turn their considerably skilled and passionate hand to a wide variety of communication tasks. I hope that what Gila shares will encourage you to consider taking up some of these new tools and seeing for yourself how they can revolutionise your organisation and how it communicates with all of its stakeholders, both inside and outside of itself. BCR 040: Shel Holtz and 3D virtual worlds BCR 040: Shel Holtz and 3D virtual worlds Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:10:00 +0000 A tireless supporter of others, a true gentleman and a font of wisdom and knowledge, Shel Holtz is one of my personal "one day I hope to be even half as good as him" type of individuals.

Luckily, I have finally got to meet him and during a discussion in a noisy bar we entered into a discussion about 3D virtual worlds and the presentation I gave at the #iabc09 World Conference.

So I stuck my new and much-loved easi-speak mic in front of him and captured some more gems from the man.

The result lies before you: be gentle with that audio file, Virginia!

]]> A tireless supporter of others, a true gentleman and a font of wisdom and knowledge, Shel Holtz is one of my personal "one day I hope to be even half as good as him" type of individuals.

Luckily, I have finally got to meet him and during a discussion in a noisy bar we entered into a discussion about 3D virtual worlds and the presentation I gave at the #iabc09 World Conference.

So I stuck my new and much-loved easi-speak mic in front of him and captured some more gems from the man.

The result lies before you: be gentle with that audio file, Virginia!

]]> 07:00 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)The guy is a true hero to many of us in the business communications industry. A tireless supporter of others, a true gentleman and a font of wisdom and knowledge, Shel Holtz is one of my personal "one day I hope to be even half as good as him" type of individuals. Luckily, I have finally got to meet him and during a discussion in a noisy bar we entered into a discussion about 3D virtual worlds and the presentation I gave at the #iabc09 World Conference. So I stuck my new and much-loved easi-speak mic in front of him and captured some more gems from the man. The result lies before you: be gentle with that audio file, Virginia!Lee HopkinsThe guy is a true hero to many of us in the business communications industry. A tireless supporter of others, a true gentleman and a font of wisdom and knowledge, Shel Holtz is one of my personal "one day I hope to be even half as good as him" type of individuals. Luckily, I have finally got to meet him and during a discussion in a noisy bar we entered into a discussion about 3D virtual worlds and the presentation I gave at the #iabc09 World Conference. So I stuck my new and much-loved easi-speak mic in front of him and captured some more gems from the man. The result lies before you: be gentle with that audio file, Virginia! BCR 039: Bryan Person and Donna Papacosta BCR 039: Bryan Person and Donna Papacosta Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:08:00 +0000 #IABC09 World Conference was finally meeting friends with whom I have been corresponding for many years but never met face to face.

Two such friends are Bryan Person and Donna Pepsicola Papacosta, the Canadian chanteuse behind the wonderful trafcomnews podcast.

Bryan decided to interview Donna about podcasting for his daily audio show, the Daily Boo. I decided to stick my marvellous new easi-speak microphone in between the two of them and capture what they said.

The result lies before you: gentle with that audio file, Eugene!

]]> #IABC09 World Conference was finally meeting friends with whom I have been corresponding for many years but never met face to face.

Two such friends are Bryan Person and Donna Pepsicola Papacosta, the Canadian chanteuse behind the wonderful trafcomnews podcast.

Bryan decided to interview Donna about podcasting for his daily audio show, the Daily Boo. I decided to stick my marvellous new easi-speak microphone in between the two of them and capture what they said.

The result lies before you: gentle with that audio file, Eugene!

]]> 04:15 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)One of the many amazing pleasures I was generously granted by attending the #IABC09 World Conference was finally meeting friends with whom I have been corresponding for many years but never met face to face. Two such friends are Bryan Person and Donna Pepsicola Papacosta, the Canadian chanteuse behind the wonderful trafcomnews podcast. Bryan decided to interview Donna about podcasting for his daily audio show, the Daily Boo. I decided to stick my marvellous new easi-speak microphone in between the two of them and capture what they said. The result lies before you: gentle with that audio file, Eugene!Lee HopkinsOne of the many amazing pleasures I was generously granted by attending the #IABC09 World Conference was finally meeting friends with whom I have been corresponding for many years but never met face to face. Two such friends are Bryan Person and Donna Pepsicola Papacosta, the Canadian chanteuse behind the wonderful trafcomnews podcast. Bryan decided to interview Donna about podcasting for his daily audio show, the Daily Boo. I decided to stick my marvellous new easi-speak microphone in between the two of them and capture what they said. The result lies before you: gentle with that audio file, Eugene! BCR 038: Interview with Jay Berkowitz BCR 038: Interview with Jay Berkowitz Wed, 27 May 2009 10:04:00 +0000 ]]> 12:45 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Interview with fabulous blogger and social media guru Jay Berkowitz.Lee HopkinsInterview with fabulous blogger and social media guru Jay Berkowitz. BCR #37: An interview with Andrew Povolny, CEO Digital of The Digital Edge BCR #37: An interview with Andrew Povolny, CEO Digital of The Digital Edge Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:34:00 +0000 TheDigitalEdge.com.au) about online surveys, market research and why Australia is a leader in the field.]]> TheDigitalEdge.com.au) about online surveys, market research and why Australia is a leader in the field.]]> 20:13 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)An interview with Andrew Povolny, CEO of The Digital Edge (TheDigitalEdge.com.au) about online surveys, market research and why Australia is a leader in the field.Lee HopkinsAn interview with Andrew Povolny, CEO of The Digital Edge (TheDigitalEdge.com.au) about online surveys, market research and why Australia is a leader in the field. Report for FIR #336 Report for FIR #336 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:30:00 +0000 In this week's report:

A rather futuristic thought piece on Second Life or other 3D Collaborative Virtual Worlds and our existing 2D web properties such as our traditional website, Facebook, Plaxo, MySpace, Twitter, et al.

Plus a request to the community at large to help me with an academic paper. I'm looking for your 'a-ha' moments when you 'got it' about Web2.0, and when your colleagues, your clients, your managers, etc., 'got it' — what were the circumstances around that 'a-ha' moment? Email to SL@LeeHopkins.net

Eight minutes and 53 seconds of …    well, I was going to say 'audio genius' but let us just say, 'audio'

]]> In this week's report:

A rather futuristic thought piece on Second Life or other 3D Collaborative Virtual Worlds and our existing 2D web properties such as our traditional website, Facebook, Plaxo, MySpace, Twitter, et al.

Plus a request to the community at large to help me with an academic paper. I'm looking for your 'a-ha' moments when you 'got it' about Web2.0, and when your colleagues, your clients, your managers, etc., 'got it' — what were the circumstances around that 'a-ha' moment? Email to SL@LeeHopkins.net

Eight minutes and 53 seconds of … well, I was going to say 'audio genius' but let us just say, 'audio'

]]> 08:55 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)In this week's report: A rather futuristic thought piece on Second Life or other 3D Collaborative Virtual Worlds and our existing 2D web properties such as our traditional website, Facebook, Plaxo, MySpace, Twitter, et al. Plus a request to the community at large to help me with an academic paper. I'm looking for your 'a-ha' moments when you 'got it' about Web2.0, and when your colleagues, your clients, your managers, etc., 'got it' — what were the circumstances around that 'a-ha' moment? Email to SL@LeeHopkins.net Eight minutes and 53 seconds of …    well, I was going to say 'audio genius' but let us just say, 'audio'Lee HopkinsIn this week's report: A rather futuristic thought piece on Second Life or other 3D Collaborative Virtual Worlds and our existing 2D web properties such as our traditional website, Facebook, Plaxo, MySpace, Twitter, et al. Plus a request to the community at large to help me with an academic paper. I'm looking for your 'a-ha' moments when you 'got it' about Web2.0, and when your colleagues, your clients, your managers, etc., 'got it' — what were the circumstances around that 'a-ha' moment? Email to SL@LeeHopkins.net Eight minutes and 53 seconds of …    well, I was going to say 'audio genius' but let us just say, 'audio' Report for FIR #332 Report for FIR #332 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:08:00 +0000 07:55 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)The Hitwise Social Networks report and latest newsletter - the implications for social network evolution.Lee HopkinsThe Hitwise Social Networks report and latest newsletter - the implications for social network evolution. Report for FIR #326 Report for FIR #326 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:07:00 +0000
  • Interview with a few Social Media 101 Workshop attendees
  • On being able to put into words and share with others what Social Media is all about - a tip
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  • Interview with a few Social Media 101 Workshop attendees
  • On being able to put into words and share with others what Social Media is all about - a tip
    • ]]>     04:30 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Interview with a few Social Media 101 Workshop attendees On being able to put into words and share with others what Social Media is all about - a tipLee HopkinsInterview with a few Social Media 101 Workshop attendees On being able to put into words and share with others what Social Media is all about - a tip     Report for FIR #324 Report for FIR #324 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:06:00 +0000
  • The BetterComms Empire takes on a new staff member - Sandy, my new assistant
  • The release of the Better Social Media Communication Results newsletter (and a special rate for listeners)
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  • The BetterComms Empire takes on a new staff member - Sandy, my new assistant
  • The release of the Better Social Media Communication Results newsletter (and a special rate for listeners)
    • ]]>     04:00 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)The BetterComms Empire takes on a new staff member - Sandy, my new assistant The release of the Better Social Media Communication Results newsletter (and a special rate for listeners)Lee HopkinsThe BetterComms Empire takes on a new staff member - Sandy, my new assistant The release of the Better Social Media Communication Results newsletter (and a special rate for listeners)     Report for FIR #322 Report for FIR #322 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:05:00 +0000
  • The 'Back' button Vs opening up a new browser window/tab - what does the community think we should standardise on?
  • Seth Godin, Web2.0 Vs Web3.0 - are we ready for Web3.0 yet?
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  • The 'Back' button Vs opening up a new browser window/tab - what does the community think we should standardise on?
  • Seth Godin, Web2.0 Vs Web3.0 - are we ready for Web3.0 yet?
    • ]]>     full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)     Report for FIR #316 Report for FIR #316 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:47:00 +0000
  • CarCast from the BetterComms Maserati - will Corporate Australia launch social media initiatives behind the firewall before it engages with the publics outside the firewall?
  • On being a B-list bloglebrity
  • Do dog doors come in microwaved flavours?
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  • CarCast from the BetterComms Maserati - will Corporate Australia launch social media initiatives behind the firewall before it engages with the publics outside the firewall?
  • On being a B-list bloglebrity
  • Do dog doors come in microwaved flavours?
    • ]]>     05:46 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)CarCast from the BetterComms Maserati - will Corporate Australia launch social media initiatives behind the firewall before it engages with the publics outside the firewall? On being a B-list bloglebrity Do dog doors come in microwaved flavours?Lee HopkinsCarCast from the BetterComms Maserati - will Corporate Australia launch social media initiatives behind the firewall before it engages with the publics outside the firewall? On being a B-list bloglebrity Do dog doors come in microwaved flavours?     Report for FIR #314 Report for FIR #314 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:48:00 +0000 And in this week's report:

    All in all, five minutes and 16 seconds of audio enlightenment [4.3mb].

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    All in all, five minutes and 16 seconds of audio enlightenment [4.3mb].

    ]]>     05:18 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)And in this week's report: On a new portable digital recorder for podcasters, Dave Fleet's Social Media Training wiki and the REAL meaning of 'Twitter' (and a tip of the fez to Luke Armour for uncovering a cracker of a Twitter profile) All in all, five minutes and 16 seconds of audio enlightenment [4.3mb].Lee HopkinsAnd in this week's report: On a new portable digital recorder for podcasters, Dave Fleet's Social Media Training wiki and the REAL meaning of 'Twitter' (and a tip of the fez to Luke Armour for uncovering a cracker of a Twitter profile) All in all, five minutes and 16 seconds of audio enlightenment [4.3mb].     Report for FIR #310 Report for FIR #310 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:18:00 +0000 On Janitor2.0, testing an online business building system, and fear and anger as keys to persuasion.


    Links:
    Janitor2.0 [http://www.mguerilla.com/media_guerrilla/2008/01/janitor-20-the.html]
    Online business building system blog [http://www.leehopkins.net/nitro]


    www.LeeHopkins.net
    Music by Flopsy (http://podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/546/)]]>     Janitor2.0 [http://www.mguerilla.com/media_guerrilla/2008/01/janitor-20-the.html]Online business building system blog [http://www.leehopkins.net/nitro]www.LeeHopkins.netMusic by Flopsy (http://podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/546/)]]> 04:29 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)This week: On Janitor2.0, testing an online business building system, and fear and anger as keys to persuasion. Links: Janitor2.0 [http://www.mguerilla.com/media_guerrilla/2008/01/janitor-20-the.html] Online business building system blog [http://www.leehopkins.net/nitro] www.LeeHopkins.net Music by Flopsy (http://podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/546/)Lee HopkinsThis week: On Janitor2.0, testing an online business building system, and fear and anger as keys to persuasion. Links: Janitor2.0 [http://www.mguerilla.com/media_guerrilla/2008/01/janitor-20-the.html] Online business building system blog [http://www.leehopkins.net/nitro] www.LeeHopkins.net Music by Flopsy (http://podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/546/)     Report for FIR #308 Report for FIR #308 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:16:00 +0000 ]]> 06:04 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins Report for FIR #306 Report for FIR #306 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:15:00 +0000 ]]> 02:45 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins Report for FIR #304 Report for FIR #304 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:14:00 +0000 ]]> 05:52 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins Report for FIR #302 Report for FIR #302 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:39:00 +0000 On Second Life now that the goldrush is over, on the Australian Federal Police and pedophiles, and on why I disagree with Chip Griffin

    www.LeeHopkins.net

    ]]>     On Second Life now that the goldrush is over, on the Australian Federal Police and pedophiles, and on why I disagree with Chip Griffin

    www.LeeHopkins.net

    ]]>     06:35 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)On Second Life now that the goldrush is over, on the Australian Federal Police and pedophiles, and on why I disagree with Chip Griffin www.LeeHopkins.netLee HopkinsOn Second Life now that the goldrush is over, on the Australian Federal Police and pedophiles, and on why I disagree with Chip Griffin www.LeeHopkins.net     Report for FIR #300 Report for FIR #300 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:49:00 +0000
    On Gerry McCusker's 'best PR gaffes of 2007' list
    ]]>     03:36 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Report for FIR#300: On Gerry McCusker's 'best PR gaffes of 2007' listLee HopkinsReport for FIR#300: On Gerry McCusker's 'best PR gaffes of 2007' list     BCRV - a test of a new vidcast BCRV - a test of a new vidcast Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:57:00 +0000 It's only a test of the software, but I've popped a video test run of a possible new-look Better Communication Results Video up on YouTube.

    I'd appreciate your comments.

    ]]>     It's only a test of the software, but I've popped a video test run of a possible new-look Better Communication Results Video up on YouTube.

    I'd appreciate your comments.

    ]]>     02:51 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)It's only a test of the software, but I've popped a video test run of a possible new-look Better Communication Results Video up on YouTube. I'd appreciate your comments.Lee HopkinsIt's only a test of the software, but I've popped a video test run of a possible new-look Better Communication Results Video up on YouTube. I'd appreciate your comments.     My report for FIR #296 My report for FIR #296 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:15:00 +0000 And in this week's report:

    • the election is over — now what will happen about Australia's atrocious broadband?
    • Australian financial institutions not ready for Web2.0, but realise that consumers are demanding it
    • Australian Federal Police (AFP) acknowledge their lack of skills within virtual worlds, so will set up island in SL and recruit savvy teens and web consultants to create one of the largest units within the AFP
    All in all, six minutes and 39 seconds of audio enlightenment]]>     And in this week's report:

    • the election is over — now what will happen about Australia's atrocious broadband?
    • Australian financial institutions not ready for Web2.0, but realise that consumers are demanding it
    • Australian Federal Police (AFP) acknowledge their lack of skills within virtual worlds, so will set up island in SL and recruit savvy teens and web consultants to create one of the largest units within the AFP
    All in all, six minutes and 39 seconds of audio enlightenment]]>     06:41 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)And in this week's report: the election is over — now what will happen about Australia's atrocious broadband?Australian financial institutions not ready for Web2.0, but realise that consumers are demanding itAustralian Federal Police (AFP) acknowledge their lack of skills within virtual worlds, so will set up island in SL and recruit savvy teens and web consultants to create one of the largest units within the AFP All in all, six minutes and 39 seconds of audio enlightenmentLee HopkinsAnd in this week's report: the election is over — now what will happen about Australia's atrocious broadband?Australian financial institutions not ready for Web2.0, but realise that consumers are demanding itAustralian Federal Police (AFP) acknowledge their lack of skills within virtual worlds, so will set up island in SL and recruit savvy teens and web consultants to create one of the largest units within the AFP All in all, six minutes and 39 seconds of audio enlightenment     Report for FIR #294 Report for FIR #294 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 'Professor' Hopkins rises from his deathbed to encourage Australian corporations to follow in the footsteps of ABC (that's the Australian Broadcast Corporation, to you Yanks) and Telstra and venture into social media, and to welcome the reappearance of Meryl David—a reminder that blogs can be a good way to stay in touch with friends and family, as well as a business communications tool.]]> 'Professor' Hopkins rises from his deathbed to encourage Australian corporations to follow in the footsteps of ABC (that's the Australian Broadcast Corporation, to you Yanks) and Telstra and venture into social media, and to welcome the reappearance of Meryl David—a reminder that blogs can be a good way to stay in touch with friends and family, as well as a business communications tool.]]> 05:30 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)'Professor' Hopkins rises from his deathbed to encourage Australian corporations to follow in the footsteps of ABC (that's the Australian Broadcast Corporation, to you Yanks) and Telstra and venture into social media, and to welcome the reappearance of Meryl David—a reminder that blogs can be a good way to stay in touch with friends and family, as well as a business communications tool.Lee Hopkins'Professor' Hopkins rises from his deathbed to encourage Australian corporations to follow in the footsteps of ABC (that's the Australian Broadcast Corporation, to you Yanks) and Telstra and venture into social media, and to welcome the reappearance of Meryl David—a reminder that blogs can be a good way to stay in touch with friends and family, as well as a business communications tool. BCR #36 - Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio grills me BCR #36 - Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio grills me Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:02:00 +0000 Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio interviewed me about Facebook, MySpace and web stuff in general.

    In all, 14 minutes and 55 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.

    ]]>     Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio interviewed me about Facebook, MySpace and web stuff in general.

    In all, 14 minutes and 55 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.

    ]]>     14:59 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Recorded a few weeks ago, Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio interviewed me about Facebook, MySpace and web stuff in general. In all, 14 minutes and 55 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.Lee HopkinsRecorded a few weeks ago, Rod Quinn from ABC Local Radio interviewed me about Facebook, MySpace and web stuff in general. In all, 14 minutes and 55 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.     Chatt #26: On crap communicators and micro-Web2.0 Chatt #26: On crap communicators and micro-Web2.0 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:07:00 +0000 In this action-packed explosion of erudition Lee shares his experiences on a half-day workshop on Social Media, especially his view that business communicators suck at communicating.

    Allan agrees, noting that the two best ways to prepare for a presentation are to:

    1. Don't work out and shape your presentation in Powerpoint; only turn on Powerpoint when you already HAVE your story.
    2. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.

    Lee praises David Grossman for his superb presentation that obviously met both of the above criteria, and agrees that he is the 'one born every minute' as PT Barnum would say.

    Allan goes into depth about how to use headline titles in PowerPoint correctly.

    Allan confesses that he doesn't read blogs these days, preferring to read Twitter, Jaiku and Facebook. Lee is really concerned at the possible death of blogging at the hands of micro-blogging and wonders whether the 'attention deficit economy' means that we are witnesses to the end of long-form creativity.

    But then again, 'they' all said that children were only interested in multi-colour, fast-paced, interactive blip-style media, and Harry Potter completely blew 'their' opinions out of the water. As Nassim Taleb says, a 'black swan' moment (a 'black swan' because scientific reason held that swans were only available in 'white', because hundreds of thousands of observations had shown only white swans. When black swans were discovered in Western Australia they completely and instantaneously made a mockery of 'scientific experts' and destroyed several 'truths' about swans that the scientific community held dear to their hearts.

    The differences in blog usage between Lee and Allan reflect their different perspectives. Allan uses his social media tools to engage with a small group of practitioners, to swap ideas and so on. Lee uses his tools as branding and marketing outreach channels. Both of their perspectives are equally valid.

    Like the 'old fart' that he is, Lee laments over the 'walled gardens' of Facebook, CommunicatorsNetwork, MyRagan, Second Life, MySpace and so on, arguing that these walled gardens are the opposite of the ethos of social media and the internet in general. Allan, quite naturally, sees these as complementary not antagonistic to the ethos, allowing small, like-minded groups of individuals to coalesce and share the conversations they would probably share around the water cooler, coffee urn or friendly pint down at the Queen's Bum & Icepack.

    Allan points out that there are stylistic differences that the limitations of micro-blogging can actually work to enhance, recounting that one well-known blogger is incredibly stilted and annoying on their blog posts, but warm, friendly and very funny in their micro-posts. Allan even briefly mentions Danah Boyd's post about the socio-economic differences between the residents of MySpace and Facebook.

    Agree with them? Disagree? Let them have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to their Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com.

    All in all, 30 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire.

    Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take your children to the park.
    ]]>     30:19 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)The first podcast in over six months! In this action-packed explosion of erudition Lee shares his experiences on a half-day workshop on Social Media, especially his view that business communicators suck at communicating. Allan agrees, noting that the two best ways to prepare for a presentation are to: 1. Don't work out and shape your presentation in Powerpoint; only turn on Powerpoint when you already HAVE your story. 2. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Lee praises David Grossman for his superb presentation that obviously met both of the above criteria, and agrees that he is the 'one born every minute' as PT Barnum would say. Allan goes into depth about how to use headline titles in PowerPoint correctly. Allan confesses that he doesn't read blogs these days, preferring to read Twitter, Jaiku and Facebook. Lee is really concerned at the possible death of blogging at the hands of micro-blogging and wonders whether the 'attention deficit economy' means that we are witnesses to the end of long-form creativity. But then again, 'they' all said that children were only interested in multi-colour, fast-paced, interactive blip-style media, and Harry Potter completely blew 'their' opinions out of the water. As Nassim Taleb says, a 'black swan' moment (a 'black swan' because scientific reason held that swans were only available in 'white', because hundreds of thousands of observations had shown only white swans. When black swans were discovered in Western Australia they completely and instantaneously made a mockery of 'scientific experts' and destroyed several 'truths' about swans that the scientific community held dear to their hearts. The differences in blog usage between Lee and Allan reflect their different perspectives. Allan uses his social media tools to engage with a small group of practitioners, to swap ideas and so on. Lee uses his tools as branding and marketing outreach channels. Both of their perspectives are equally valid. Like the 'old fart' that he is, Lee laments over the 'walled gardens' of Facebook, CommunicatorsNetwork, MyRagan, Second Life, MySpace and so on, arguing that these walled gardens are the opposite of the ethos of social media and the internet in general. Allan, quite naturally, sees these as complementary not antagonistic to the ethos, allowing small, like-minded groups of individuals to coalesce and share the conversations they would probably share around the water cooler, coffee urn or friendly pint down at the Queen's Bum & Icepack. Allan points out that there are stylistic differences that the limitations of micro-blogging can actually work to enhance, recounting that one well-known blogger is incredibly stilted and annoying on their blog posts, but warm, friendly and very funny in their micro-posts. Allan even briefly mentions Danah Boyd's post about the socio-economic differences between the residents of MySpace and Facebook. Agree with them? Disagree? Let them have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to their Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 30 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire. Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take your children to the park.Lee HopkinsThe first podcast in over six months! In this action-packed explosion of erudition Lee shares his experiences on a half-day workshop on Social Media, especially his view that business communicators suck at communicating. Allan agrees, noting that the two best ways to prepare for a presentation are to: 1. Don't work out and shape your presentation in Powerpoint; only turn on Powerpoint when you already HAVE your story. 2. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Lee praises David Grossman for his superb presentation that obviously met both of the above criteria, and agrees that he is the 'one born every minute' as PT Barnum would say. Allan goes into depth about how to use headline titles in PowerPoint correctly. Allan confesses that he doesn't read blogs these days, preferring to read Twitter, Jaiku and Facebook. Lee is really concerned at the possible death of blogging at the hands of micro-blogging and wonders whether the 'attention deficit economy' means that we are witnesses to the end of long-form creativity. But then again, 'they' all said that children were only interested in multi-colour, fast-paced, interactive blip-style media, and Harry Potter completely blew 'their' opinions out of the water. As Nassim Taleb says, a 'black swan' moment (a 'black swan' because scientific reason held that swans were only available in 'white', because hundreds of thousands of observations had shown only white swans. When black swans were discovered in Western Australia they completely and instantaneously made a mockery of 'scientific experts' and destroyed several 'truths' about swans that the scientific community held dear to their hearts. The differences in blog usage between Lee and Allan reflect their different perspectives. Allan uses his social media tools to engage with a small group of practitioners, to swap ideas and so on. Lee uses his tools as branding and marketing outreach channels. Both of their perspectives are equally valid. Like the 'old fart' that he is, Lee laments over the 'walled gardens' of Facebook, CommunicatorsNetwork, MyRagan, Second Life, MySpace and so on, arguing that these walled gardens are the opposite of the ethos of social media and the internet in general. Allan, quite naturally, sees these as complementary not antagonistic to the ethos, allowing small, like-minded groups of individuals to coalesce and share the conversations they would probably share around the water cooler, coffee urn or friendly pint down at the Queen's Bum & Icepack. Allan points out that there are stylistic differences that the limitations of micro-blogging can actually work to enhance, recounting that one well-known blogger is incredibly stilted and annoying on their blog posts, but warm, friendly and very funny in their micro-posts. Allan even briefly mentions Danah Boyd's post about the socio-economic differences between the residents of MySpace and Facebook. Agree with them? Disagree? Let them have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to their Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 30 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire. Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take your children to the park.     BCR #35 - an interview with pro photographer Steve McCawley BCR #35 - an interview with pro photographer Steve McCawley Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:21:00 +0000 Steve McCawley.

    Steve is half of the award-winning Slingshot Studios here in Adelaide, two photographers (Jim is the other chap) who are as passionate about their photography as I am about business communication.

    In this interview I ask Steve about digital rights photography, in particular whether 'stock' photography is a good or bad thing. Steve has unsurprising views, but what he also reveals is fascinating!

    In all, 24 minutes and 20 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.]]>     Steve is half of the award-winning Slingshot Studios here in Adelaide, two photographers (Jim is the other chap) who are as passionate about their photography as I am about business communication.

    In this interview I ask Steve about digital rights photography, in particular whether 'stock' photography is a good or bad thing. Steve has unsurprising views, but what he also reveals is fascinating!

    In all, 24 minutes and 20 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.]]>     24:24 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)I recently interviewed long-time friend and ace photographer Steve McCawley. Steve is half of the award-winning Slingshot Studios here in Adelaide, two photographers (Jim is the other chap) who are as passionate about their photography as I am about business communication. In this interview I ask Steve about digital rights photography, in particular whether 'stock' photography is a good or bad thing. Steve has unsurprising views, but what he also reveals is fascinating! In all, 24 minutes and 20 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.Lee HopkinsI recently interviewed long-time friend and ace photographer Steve McCawley. Steve is half of the award-winning Slingshot Studios here in Adelaide, two photographers (Jim is the other chap) who are as passionate about their photography as I am about business communication. In this interview I ask Steve about digital rights photography, in particular whether 'stock' photography is a good or bad thing. Steve has unsurprising views, but what he also reveals is fascinating! In all, 24 minutes and 20 seconds of audio entertainment and enlightenment.     BCR #34: an interview with Bill Sweetman BCR #34: an interview with Bill Sweetman Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:26:00 +0000 WOW! What a day!

    Not only do I finally get a vlog up and 'live', but I also get to interview online marketing legend and all-round good guy (aka 'white hat' not 'black hat') Bill Sweetman.

    Based in Toronto, Canada, Bill is the power behind the 'must-listen-to' podcast 'Marketing Martini'. Like Donna PepsiCola, Bill's podcasts are short, sweet and very 'to the point', with no waffle or fluff. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

    Bill graciously agreed to be interviewed by me and we discussed why blogs are so powerful and loved so much by search engines, why Social Media in general (including Facebook) is so powerful a business tool for 'connection', and Bill shared some fabulous tips for getting the most out of your search engine optimisation tactics.

    All in all, 29 minutes and 37 seconds of insight, wisdom and 'stuff' you absolutely need to know. As he says on his Marketing Martini site, Bill is officially 'on holiday' at the moment so I am especially grateful that he took the time to answer my questions and give of his wisdom.

    Subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast every time I publish one [hint: there's another great interview coming out next week!].

    ]]>     WOW! What a day!

    Not only do I finally get a vlog up and 'live', but I also get to interview online marketing legend and all-round good guy (aka 'white hat' not 'black hat') Bill Sweetman.

    Based in Toronto, Canada, Bill is the power behind the 'must-listen-to' podcast 'Marketing Martini'. Like Donna PepsiCola, Bill's podcasts are short, sweet and very 'to the point', with no waffle or fluff. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

    Bill graciously agreed to be interviewed by me and we discussed why blogs are so powerful and loved so much by search engines, why Social Media in general (including Facebook) is so powerful a business tool for 'connection', and Bill shared some fabulous tips for getting the most out of your search engine optimisation tactics.

    All in all, 29 minutes and 37 seconds of insight, wisdom and 'stuff' you absolutely need to know. As he says on his Marketing Martini site, Bill is officially 'on holiday' at the moment so I am especially grateful that he took the time to answer my questions and give of his wisdom.

    Subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast every time I publish one [hint: there's another great interview coming out next week!].

    ]]>     29:48 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)WOW! What a day! Not only do I finally get a vlog up and 'live', but I also get to interview online marketing legend and all-round good guy (aka 'white hat' not 'black hat') Bill Sweetman. Based in Toronto, Canada, Bill is the power behind the 'must-listen-to' podcast 'Marketing Martini'. Like Donna PepsiCola, Bill's podcasts are short, sweet and very 'to the point', with no waffle or fluff. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Bill graciously agreed to be interviewed by me and we discussed why blogs are so powerful and loved so much by search engines, why Social Media in general (including Facebook) is so powerful a business tool for 'connection', and Bill shared some fabulous tips for getting the most out of your search engine optimisation tactics. All in all, 29 minutes and 37 seconds of insight, wisdom and 'stuff' you absolutely need to know. As he says on his Marketing Martini site, Bill is officially 'on holiday' at the moment so I am especially grateful that he took the time to answer my questions and give of his wisdom. Subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast every time I publish one [hint: there's another great interview coming out next week!].Lee HopkinsWOW! What a day! Not only do I finally get a vlog up and 'live', but I also get to interview online marketing legend and all-round good guy (aka 'white hat' not 'black hat') Bill Sweetman. Based in Toronto, Canada, Bill is the power behind the 'must-listen-to' podcast 'Marketing Martini'. Like Donna PepsiCola, Bill's podcasts are short, sweet and very 'to the point', with no waffle or fluff. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Bill graciously agreed to be interviewed by me and we discussed why blogs are so powerful and loved so much by search engines, why Social Media in general (including Facebook) is so powerful a business tool for 'connection', and Bill shared some fabulous tips for getting the most out of your search engine optimisation tactics. All in all, 29 minutes and 37 seconds of insight, wisdom and 'stuff' you absolutely need to know. As he says on his Marketing Martini site, Bill is officially 'on holiday' at the moment so I am especially grateful that he took the time to answer my questions and give of his wisdom. Subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast every time I publish one [hint: there's another great interview coming out next week!].     Report for FIR #256 Report for FIR #256 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:26:00 +0000 On LiveWriter, burning the email bridges and a thought of the day.  

    Links:
    Dan York: http://www.disruptiveconversations.com/2007/07/windows-live-wr.html
    LiveWriter download: http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/
    Zoundry: http://zoundry.com/
    Crackbook: http://facebook.com/
    Twitku: http://twitku.com/
    MyRagan: http://myragan.com/
    Communicators Network: http:/communicatorsnetwork.com/
    GreatNews: http://curiostudio.com/

    ]]>     On LiveWriter, burning the email bridges and a thought of the day.

    Links: Dan York: http://www.disruptiveconversations.com/2007/07/windows-live-wr.htmlLiveWriter download: http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/Zoundry: http://zoundry.com/ Crackbook: http://facebook.com/Twitku: http://twitku.com/MyRagan: http://myragan.com/Communicators Network: http:/communicatorsnetwork.com/GreatNews: http://curiostudio.com/

    ]]>     06:57 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)On LiveWriter, burning the email bridges and a thought of the day.   Links: Dan York: http://www.disruptiveconversations.com/2007/07/windows-live-wr.html LiveWriter download: http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/ Zoundry: http://zoundry.com/ Crackbook: http://facebook.com/ Twitku: http://twitku.com/ MyRagan: http://myragan.com/ Communicators Network: http:/communicatorsnetwork.com/ GreatNews: http://curiostudio.com/Lee HopkinsOn LiveWriter, burning the email bridges and a thought of the day.   Links: Dan York: http://www.disruptiveconversations.com/2007/07/windows-live-wr.html LiveWriter download: http://windowslivewriter.spaces.live.com/ Zoundry: http://zoundry.com/ Crackbook: http://facebook.com/ Twitku: http://twitku.com/ MyRagan: http://myragan.com/ Communicators Network: http:/communicatorsnetwork.com/ GreatNews: http://curiostudio.com/     BCR #32: 28Jun2007 BCR #32: 28Jun2007 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:32:00 +0000 And in today's vlog I look at the clutter and confusion that is the social media world at the moment - and what I intend to do about it.

    ]]>     And in today's vlog I look at the clutter and confusion that is the social media world at the moment - and what I intend to do about it.

    ]]>     06:34 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)And in today's vlog I look at the clutter and confusion that is the social media world at the moment - and what I intend to do about it.Lee HopkinsAnd in today's vlog I look at the clutter and confusion that is the social media world at the moment - and what I intend to do about it.     My FIR report for June 5th, 2007 My FIR report for June 5th, 2007 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:33:00 +0000 06:26 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Lee Hopkins Chat #24: on pimping, podcasting and professionalism Chat #24: on pimping, podcasting and professionalism Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:54:00 +0000
    00:39
    A word from our sponsors - GoToMeeting.com

    01:58
    Your two intrepid intellects come clean that Allan & I are only into podcasting for the money. From the advertising revenue we receive we will be renting ajoining penthouse suites at a swanky hotel in New Orleans. Yes, we disclose exactly how much we have received...

    02:56
    Ted Demopoulos' new book "What no one ever tells you about blogging and podcasting: real-life advice from 101 people who successfully leverage the power of the blogosphere" is fabulous, but Allan wants the 2nd Edition out pronto! That's because he's not in it. Lee assures Allan that the reason he's not in it, unlike Lee who IS in it [page 25], is because Allan is not worth talking about, unlike Lee. Allan doesn't like the title, but Lee is happy with it because it draws you in, just as good Direct Marketing titles should do. Lee loves Ted's writing style, and also comments favourably on 'Promoting your podcast: the ultimate guide to building an audience of raving fans" by Jason Van Orden.

    07:35
    Allan is jealous of Lee's new Edirol R-09 digital recorder. Lee explains why he received it and again thanks Ross Monaghan at Deakin University for the opportunity.

    08:28
    Lee has been called many things over the years, but is he a "professional?" The question has been keeping Allan up late at night (much to Mrs Coffee's disgust). Jay Rosen and Shel Holtz raised the question a little while ago, Lee blogged about it over at the Marcom blog with interesting answers from Robert French's PR students. Allan thinks that the question for being recognised as a 'professional'; Lee recalls his Sociology studies and attempts to sound authoritative by talking about the 'Professional Project'. Both toss the ideas around about formal, legal accountability versus informal self-accreditation (including the IABC & PRSA), plus the difference between respect for the positional title and respect for the person. Allan suggests that accredited professionals have to go for re-examination or accreditation every, say, 5 years, in order to show that they are undergoing self-development and keeping their skills up to date.

    Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com.

    All in all, 23 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire, which you can either download and listen to right away, or else subscribe to via your rss podcatcher. And if you are an iTunes user, you can find our podcast in the iTunes Music Store (for free, of course!) Beware, though: iTunes has a funny habit of not picking up all of our chats; you are better off copying our rss feed and then, in your copy of iTunes, go to 'Advanced' in the top menu bar, 'Subscribe to Podcast…' and paste in our rss feed there.

    Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take the garbage out when your wife asks you to.



    ]]>     23:27 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Welcome from the global eruption of erudition 00:39 A word from our sponsors - GoToMeeting.com 01:58 Your two intrepid intellects come clean that Allan & I are only into podcasting for the money. From the advertising revenue we receive we will be renting ajoining penthouse suites at a swanky hotel in New Orleans. Yes, we disclose exactly how much we have received... 02:56 Ted Demopoulos' new book "What no one ever tells you about blogging and podcasting: real-life advice from 101 people who successfully leverage the power of the blogosphere" is fabulous, but Allan wants the 2nd Edition out pronto! That's because he's not in it. Lee assures Allan that the reason he's not in it, unlike Lee who IS in it [page 25], is because Allan is not worth talking about, unlike Lee. Allan doesn't like the title, but Lee is happy with it because it draws you in, just as good Direct Marketing titles should do. Lee loves Ted's writing style, and also comments favourably on 'Promoting your podcast: the ultimate guide to building an audience of raving fans" by Jason Van Orden. 07:35 Allan is jealous of Lee's new Edirol R-09 digital recorder. Lee explains why he received it and again thanks Ross Monaghan at Deakin University for the opportunity. 08:28 Lee has been called many things over the years, but is he a "professional?" The question has been keeping Allan up late at night (much to Mrs Coffee's disgust). Jay Rosen and Shel Holtz raised the question a little while ago, Lee blogged about it over at the Marcom blog with interesting answers from Robert French's PR students. Allan thinks that the question for being recognised as a 'professional'; Lee recalls his Sociology studies and attempts to sound authoritative by talking about the 'Professional Project'. Both toss the ideas around about formal, legal accountability versus informal self-accreditation (including the IABC & PRSA), plus the difference between respect for the positional title and respect for the person. Allan suggests that accredited professionals have to go for re-examination or accreditation every, say, 5 years, in order to show that they are undergoing self-development and keeping their skills up to date. Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 23 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire, which you can either download and listen to right away, or else subscribe to via your rss podcatcher. And if you are an iTunes user, you can find our podcast in the iTunes Music Store (for free, of course!) Beware, though: iTunes has a funny habit of not picking up all of our chats; you are better off copying our rss feed and then, in your copy of iTunes, go to 'Advanced' in the top menu bar, 'Subscribe to Podcast…' and paste in our rss feed there. Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take the garbage out when your wife asks you to.Lee HopkinsWelcome from the global eruption of erudition 00:39 A word from our sponsors - GoToMeeting.com 01:58 Your two intrepid intellects come clean that Allan & I are only into podcasting for the money. From the advertising revenue we receive we will be renting ajoining penthouse suites at a swanky hotel in New Orleans. Yes, we disclose exactly how much we have received... 02:56 Ted Demopoulos' new book "What no one ever tells you about blogging and podcasting: real-life advice from 101 people who successfully leverage the power of the blogosphere" is fabulous, but Allan wants the 2nd Edition out pronto! That's because he's not in it. Lee assures Allan that the reason he's not in it, unlike Lee who IS in it [page 25], is because Allan is not worth talking about, unlike Lee. Allan doesn't like the title, but Lee is happy with it because it draws you in, just as good Direct Marketing titles should do. Lee loves Ted's writing style, and also comments favourably on 'Promoting your podcast: the ultimate guide to building an audience of raving fans" by Jason Van Orden. 07:35 Allan is jealous of Lee's new Edirol R-09 digital recorder. Lee explains why he received it and again thanks Ross Monaghan at Deakin University for the opportunity. 08:28 Lee has been called many things over the years, but is he a "professional?" The question has been keeping Allan up late at night (much to Mrs Coffee's disgust). Jay Rosen and Shel Holtz raised the question a little while ago, Lee blogged about it over at the Marcom blog with interesting answers from Robert French's PR students. Allan thinks that the question for being recognised as a 'professional'; Lee recalls his Sociology studies and attempts to sound authoritative by talking about the 'Professional Project'. Both toss the ideas around about formal, legal accountability versus informal self-accreditation (including the IABC & PRSA), plus the difference between respect for the positional title and respect for the person. Allan suggests that accredited professionals have to go for re-examination or accreditation every, say, 5 years, in order to show that they are undergoing self-development and keeping their skills up to date. Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 23 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire, which you can either download and listen to right away, or else subscribe to via your rss podcatcher. And if you are an iTunes user, you can find our podcast in the iTunes Music Store (for free, of course!) Beware, though: iTunes has a funny habit of not picking up all of our chats; you are better off copying our rss feed and then, in your copy of iTunes, go to 'Advanced' in the top menu bar, 'Subscribe to Podcast…' and paste in our rss feed there. Until next time (paying clients must always take priority) take it easy, take some risks, take the garbage out when your wife asks you to.     Audio of BCR #29 - employee communications Audio of BCR #29 - employee communications Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:34:00 +0000 G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results.

    So what's in today's show?

    Employee Communications -- why they are so important!

    This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less!

    Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast.

    Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version.

    Cool, huh?

    If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC.

    Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!

    ]]>     G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results.

    So what's in today's show?

    Employee Communications -- why they are so important!

    This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less!

    Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast.

    Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version.

    Cool, huh?

    If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC.

    Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!

    ]]>     13:44 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results. So what's in today's show? Employee Communications -- why they are so important! This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less! Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast. Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version. Cool, huh? If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC. Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!Lee HopkinsG'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results. So what's in today's show? Employee Communications -- why they are so important! This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less! Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast. Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version. Cool, huh? If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC. Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!     BCR #29 - special edition on employee communication BCR #29 - special edition on employee communication Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:33:00 +0000 G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results.

    So what's in today's show?

    Employee Communications -- why they are so important!

    This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less!

    Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast.

    Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version.

    Cool, huh?

    If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC.

    Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!

    ]]>     G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results.

    So what's in today's show?

    Employee Communications -- why they are so important!

    This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less!

    Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast.

    Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version.

    Cool, huh?

    If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC.

    Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!

    ]]>     16:57 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)G'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results. So what's in today's show? Employee Communications -- why they are so important! This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less! Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast. Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version. Cool, huh? If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC. Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!Lee HopkinsG'day and welcome to a special edition of Better Communication Results. So what's in today's show? Employee Communications -- why they are so important! This edition is being published as both an audio podcast AND a video podcast -- and in two 'flavours' of that, no less! Firstly, the audio -- you can download or subscribe to my audio podcast feed and receive my audio podcast. Video -- you can subscribe to my video feed (for playing in iTunes or your video iPod, for example) or you can download the iPod friendly version OR the PocketPC-friendly version. Cool, huh? If the demand is there I might even set up a separate subscribe feed for each type, iPod and PocketPC. Whichever way you want it (audio only, iPod or PocketPC) the edition is only 16 minutes long and worksafe -- what a bargain!     Chat #23: On how Web2.0 is now 'normal' and consultancy ethics Chat #23: On how Web2.0 is now 'normal' and consultancy ethics Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:11:00 +0000 Welcome :-)

    It's been a while -- and we knew you missed us so we came back!

    In this cheeky chat we:

    • Craftily reference a YouTube video of Aussie satire show CNNNN
    • Let you know that GoToMeeting.com are our sponsors (and we think their product is great, too!)
    • Chat about Allan's recent 'off the grid' experience over the Dec-Jan period -- he loved it, we missed him, and he only thought of Lee twice but was blown away by how 'matter of fact' some folks in his travels consider podcasting and blogging
    • Talk about the time it takes to create a podcast versus a vidcast versus a blogpost, and Allan has a superb strategy for dealing with the whole 'time it takes' issue for SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) -- plus he explains why he rarely listens to podcasts and explains why Auburn University takes a day off to celebrate Robert French once making the 'Coffee Stain at the Bottom of the Cup' section of Allan's blogroll.
    • Link to such luminaries as Mitch Joel, Bryper, Josh Hallett, Robert French, C.C. Chapman, The Divine Miss M (nice new image for your Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter podcast, Heidi!), Donna PepsiCola, Steve Crescenzo, Stuart Bruce, Shel, Neville and FIR, and the IABC Conference in New Orleans
    • And talk about LibraryThing.com and the wonderful scanning mouse you can buy for $15-20 -- well worth it!

    Along the way we rip the p*ss out of each other (as usual), disagree with each other (as usual) and shed more light on business communication than you will see at an Aerosmith concert.

    Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com.

    All in all, 36 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire

    ]]>     Welcome :-)

    It's been a while -- and we knew you missed us so we came back!

    In this cheeky chat we:

    • Craftily reference a YouTube video of Aussie satire show CNNNN
    • Let you know that GoToMeeting.com are our sponsors (and we think their product is great, too!)
    • Chat about Allan's recent 'off the grid' experience over the Dec-Jan period -- he loved it, we missed him, and he only thought of Lee twice but was blown away by how 'matter of fact' some folks in his travels consider podcasting and blogging
    • Talk about the time it takes to create a podcast versus a vidcast versus a blogpost, and Allan has a superb strategy for dealing with the whole 'time it takes' issue for SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) -- plus he explains why he rarely listens to podcasts and explains why Auburn University takes a day off to celebrate Robert French once making the 'Coffee Stain at the Bottom of the Cup' section of Allan's blogroll.
    • Link to such luminaries as Mitch Joel, Bryper, Josh Hallett, Robert French, C.C. Chapman, The Divine Miss M (nice new image for your Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter podcast, Heidi!), Donna PepsiCola, Steve Crescenzo, Stuart Bruce, Shel, Neville and FIR, and the IABC Conference in New Orleans
    • And talk about LibraryThing.com and the wonderful scanning mouse you can buy for $15-20 -- well worth it!

    Along the way we rip the p*ss out of each other (as usual), disagree with each other (as usual) and shed more light on business communication than you will see at an Aerosmith concert.

    Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com.

    All in all, 36 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire

    ]]>     36:51 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Welcome :-) It's been a while -- and we knew you missed us so we came back! In this cheeky chat we: Craftily reference a YouTube video of Aussie satire show CNNNN Let you know that GoToMeeting.com are our sponsors (and we think their product is great, too!) Chat about Allan's recent 'off the grid' experience over the Dec-Jan period -- he loved it, we missed him, and he only thought of Lee twice but was blown away by how 'matter of fact' some folks in his travels consider podcasting and blogging Talk about the time it takes to create a podcast versus a vidcast versus a blogpost, and Allan has a superb strategy for dealing with the whole 'time it takes' issue for SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) -- plus he explains why he rarely listens to podcasts and explains why Auburn University takes a day off to celebrate Robert French once making the 'Coffee Stain at the Bottom of the Cup' section of Allan's blogroll. Link to such luminaries as Mitch Joel, Bryper, Josh Hallett, Robert French, C.C. Chapman, The Divine Miss M (nice new image for your Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter podcast, Heidi!), Donna PepsiCola, Steve Crescenzo, Stuart Bruce, Shel, Neville and FIR, and the IABC Conference in New Orleans And talk about LibraryThing.com and the wonderful scanning mouse you can buy for $15-20 -- well worth it! Along the way we rip the p*ss out of each other (as usual), disagree with each other (as usual) and shed more light on business communication than you will see at an Aerosmith concert. Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 36 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satireLee HopkinsWelcome :-) It's been a while -- and we knew you missed us so we came back! In this cheeky chat we: Craftily reference a YouTube video of Aussie satire show CNNNN Let you know that GoToMeeting.com are our sponsors (and we think their product is great, too!) Chat about Allan's recent 'off the grid' experience over the Dec-Jan period -- he loved it, we missed him, and he only thought of Lee twice but was blown away by how 'matter of fact' some folks in his travels consider podcasting and blogging Talk about the time it takes to create a podcast versus a vidcast versus a blogpost, and Allan has a superb strategy for dealing with the whole 'time it takes' issue for SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises) -- plus he explains why he rarely listens to podcasts and explains why Auburn University takes a day off to celebrate Robert French once making the 'Coffee Stain at the Bottom of the Cup' section of Allan's blogroll. Link to such luminaries as Mitch Joel, Bryper, Josh Hallett, Robert French, C.C. Chapman, The Divine Miss M (nice new image for your Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter podcast, Heidi!), Donna PepsiCola, Steve Crescenzo, Stuart Bruce, Shel, Neville and FIR, and the IABC Conference in New Orleans And talk about LibraryThing.com and the wonderful scanning mouse you can buy for $15-20 -- well worth it! Along the way we rip the p*ss out of each other (as usual), disagree with each other (as usual) and shed more light on business communication than you will see at an Aerosmith concert. Agree with us? Disagree? Let us have it - both barrels! Drop your comments on the show blog, or even better send a Waxmail to our new Gmail account: commscafe at gmail dot com. All in all, 36 minutes of caffeine-fuelled hyperbole and satire     Interview with Brad Bellaver Interview with Brad Bellaver Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:58:00 +0000 As part of a series of interviews with great internal communicators that I conducted for Deakin University, Brad Bellaver, currently the Internal Comms Supremo for Wells Fargo's Technology Information Group, was kind enough to run the gauntlet of my ferocious interrogative style (hah!).

    I'm not sure why this particular interview fell through a gap, but Deakin forgot to publish it -- so I have instead!

    Brad's views on the importance of employee communications is STUNNING!

    He has so many diamonds within his head that the man is a walking jewellery store!

    What does he do?

    "I'm the little sheep dog you see running around cattle, trying to keep them all heading in the same direction."

    So he explains how he helps 40,000 employees put all their left feet down in front of their right at the same time, including saying 'No' to those who would try to hijack the strategic communication goals.

    "We need to move from 'message deliverer' to 'meaning maker'"

    If you're thinking that the easiest way to communicate with 'the troops' is via the intranet, you are in for a rude and powerful wake-up!

    I cannot recommend this 55 minute interview enough -- even listening to it again now I find myself getting buzzed all over again from the amount of passion and energy that Brad has; he's contagious!

    ]]>     As part of a series of interviews with great internal communicators that I conducted for Deakin University, Brad Bellaver, currently the Internal Comms Supremo for Wells Fargo's Technology Information Group, was kind enough to run the gauntlet of my ferocious interrogative style (hah!).

    I'm not sure why this particular interview fell through a gap, but Deakin forgot to publish it -- so I have instead!

    Brad's views on the importance of employee communications is STUNNING!

    He has so many diamonds within his head that the man is a walking jewellery store!

    What does he do?

    "I'm the little sheep dog you see running around cattle, trying to keep them all heading in the same direction."

    So he explains how he helps 40,000 employees put all their left feet down in front of their right at the same time, including saying 'No' to those who would try to hijack the strategic communication goals.

    "We need to move from 'message deliverer' to 'meaning maker'"

    If you're thinking that the easiest way to communicate with 'the troops' is via the intranet, you are in for a rude and powerful wake-up!

    I cannot recommend this 55 minute interview enough -- even listening to it again now I find myself getting buzzed all over again from the amount of passion and energy that Brad has; he's contagious!

    ]]>     54:27 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)As part of a series of interviews with great internal communicators that I conducted for Deakin University, Brad Bellaver, currently the Internal Comms Supremo for Wells Fargo's Technology Information Group, was kind enough to run the gauntlet of my ferocious interrogative style (hah!). I'm not sure why this particular interview fell through a gap, but Deakin forgot to publish it -- so I have instead! Brad's views on the importance of employee communications is STUNNING! He has so many diamonds within his head that the man is a walking jewellery store! What does he do? "I'm the little sheep dog you see running around cattle, trying to keep them all heading in the same direction." So he explains how he helps 40,000 employees put all their left feet down in front of their right at the same time, including saying 'No' to those who would try to hijack the strategic communication goals. "We need to move from 'message deliverer' to 'meaning maker'" If you're thinking that the easiest way to communicate with 'the troops' is via the intranet, you are in for a rude and powerful wake-up! I cannot recommend this 55 minute interview enough -- even listening to it again now I find myself getting buzzed all over again from the amount of passion and energy that Brad has; he's contagious!Lee HopkinsAs part of a series of interviews with great internal communicators that I conducted for Deakin University, Brad Bellaver, currently the Internal Comms Supremo for Wells Fargo's Technology Information Group, was kind enough to run the gauntlet of my ferocious interrogative style (hah!). I'm not sure why this particular interview fell through a gap, but Deakin forgot to publish it -- so I have instead! Brad's views on the importance of employee communications is STUNNING! He has so many diamonds within his head that the man is a walking jewellery store! What does he do? "I'm the little sheep dog you see running around cattle, trying to keep them all heading in the same direction." So he explains how he helps 40,000 employees put all their left feet down in front of their right at the same time, including saying 'No' to those who would try to hijack the strategic communication goals. "We need to move from 'message deliverer' to 'meaning maker'" If you're thinking that the easiest way to communicate with 'the troops' is via the intranet, you are in for a rude and powerful wake-up! I cannot recommend this 55 minute interview enough -- even listening to it again now I find myself getting buzzed all over again from the amount of passion and energy that Brad has; he's contagious!     BCR #28: Pen and paper can still thrive in a digital world BCR #28: Pen and paper can still thrive in a digital world Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:57:00 +0000 Edition 28 of Better Communication Results the podcast is now live and ready for your audio entertainment.

    Yes, it has been AGES since I published a podcast without my colleague in arms and good friend Allan Jenkins, but as he's not back on deck from his exceedingly well-earned break until next week I figured there was no harm in releasing one of my own.

    In this edition I argue that there are still times when paper and pencil beats digital -- but not many!

    Links: OneNote, MindManager, Moleskines, D*I*Y Planner

    At just 4 minutes and 45 seconds long, and worksafe friendly, it's a bargain!

    ]]>     Edition 28 of Better Communication Results the podcast is now live and ready for your audio entertainment.

    Yes, it has been AGES since I published a podcast without my colleague in arms and good friend Allan Jenkins, but as he's not back on deck from his exceedingly well-earned break until next week I figured there was no harm in releasing one of my own.

    In this edition I argue that there are still times when paper and pencil beats digital -- but not many!

    Links: OneNote, MindManager, Moleskines, D*I*Y Planner

    At just 4 minutes and 45 seconds long, and worksafe friendly, it's a bargain!

    ]]>     04:57 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Edition 28 of Better Communication Results the podcast is now live and ready for your audio entertainment. Yes, it has been AGES since I published a podcast without my colleague in arms and good friend Allan Jenkins, but as he's not back on deck from his exceedingly well-earned break until next week I figured there was no harm in releasing one of my own. In this edition I argue that there are still times when paper and pencil beats digital -- but not many! Links: OneNote, MindManager, Moleskines, D*I*Y Planner At just 4 minutes and 45 seconds long, and worksafe friendly, it's a bargain!Lee HopkinsEdition 28 of Better Communication Results the podcast is now live and ready for your audio entertainment. Yes, it has been AGES since I published a podcast without my colleague in arms and good friend Allan Jenkins, but as he's not back on deck from his exceedingly well-earned break until next week I figured there was no harm in releasing one of my own. In this edition I argue that there are still times when paper and pencil beats digital -- but not many! Links: OneNote, MindManager, Moleskines, D*I*Y Planner At just 4 minutes and 45 seconds long, and worksafe friendly, it's a bargain!     Videoblog: 15th December 2006 Videoblog: 15th December 2006 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:36:00 +0000
    Drinking from the wonderful CommsCafe mug!

    A beautiful day today, as usual, and we have lovely rain yesterday

    Mark Fletcher is back from the schemozzle that was LeWeb3 and has come up with a brilliant idea: a bumper sticker. You can download this one and edit it to your heart's content -- let me know what you come up with!

    My vidcast Pick of the Week: Don't Be That Guy! [courtesy of the Rumor Girls]

    Tom Bunzel has a video on the business features of Office2007 & Vista. It's 69 minutes long and there is a zip file you can download (but I had no luck - perhaps Microsoft have pulled it due to heavy downloading)

    Today's video clip reminds me of one of the many joys of marriage, and should help propel those thinking of 'tying the knot' to race down the aisle.

    Until next time take care, take some business risks, and take your hands out of your trousers when you talk to me, boy!

    tags: Top Bunzel,Mark Fletcher,bumper stickers,marriage,don't be that guy,rumour girls]]>     07:12 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Show notes for Friday 15 December 2006 Drinking from the wonderful CommsCafe mug! A beautiful day today, as usual, and we have lovely rain yesterday Mark Fletcher is back from the schemozzle that was LeWeb3 and has come up with a brilliant idea: a bumper sticker. You can download this one and edit it to your heart's content -- let me know what you come up with! My vidcast Pick of the Week: Don't Be That Guy! [courtesy of the Rumor Girls] Tom Bunzel has a video on the business features of Office2007 & Vista. It's 69 minutes long and there is a zip file you can download (but I had no luck - perhaps Microsoft have pulled it due to heavy downloading) Today's video clip reminds me of one of the many joys of marriage, and should help propel those thinking of 'tying the knot' to race down the aisle. Until next time take care, take some business risks, and take your hands out of your trousers when you talk to me, boy! tags: Top Bunzel,Mark Fletcher,bumper stickers,marriage,don't be that guy,rumour girlsLee HopkinsShow notes for Friday 15 December 2006 Drinking from the wonderful CommsCafe mug! A beautiful day today, as usual, and we have lovely rain yesterday Mark Fletcher is back from the schemozzle that was LeWeb3 and has come up with a brilliant idea: a bumper sticker. You can download this one and edit it to your heart's content -- let me know what you come up with! My vidcast Pick of the Week: Don't Be That Guy! [courtesy of the Rumor Girls] Tom Bunzel has a video on the business features of Office2007 & Vista. It's 69 minutes long and there is a zip file you can download (but I had no luck - perhaps Microsoft have pulled it due to heavy downloading) Today's video clip reminds me of one of the many joys of marriage, and should help propel those thinking of 'tying the knot' to race down the aisle. Until next time take care, take some business risks, and take your hands out of your trousers when you talk to me, boy! tags: Top Bunzel,Mark Fletcher,bumper stickers,marriage,don't be that guy,rumour girls     Vidblog: 30 November 2006 Vidblog: 30 November 2006 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:02:00 +0000 It's boiling hot outside, hence an interior shot today, with the blinds drawn to keep the heat out.

    Today's soup de jour:

    • Anshe Chung projects revenues from Second Life will hit around US$2.6m for 2006. Not bad; she even intends to double her employee numbers to 50. Mind you, we still don't know how the 'Donald Trump' of Second Life feels about having more realistic hair...
    • My new 'best blog of the week', CleverClogs by Marjolein Hoekstra, not only gives me a fantastic new way of organising my RSS feeds, but also points me to a free 5gb online hard drive and personalised filing system. Cool!
    • Tool tip: Password Master 4.0 for Windows PocketPC
    • Today's brilliant vid clip comes from the 'What Women Really Don't Want For Christmas' category
    • Thanks to Donna P for her lovely card

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     It's boiling hot outside, hence an interior shot today, with the blinds drawn to keep the heat out.

    Today's soup de jour:

    • Anshe Chung projects revenues from Second Life will hit around US$2.6m for 2006. Not bad; she even intends to double her employee numbers to 50. Mind you, we still don't know how the 'Donald Trump' of Second Life feels about having more realistic hair...
    • My new 'best blog of the week', CleverClogs by Marjolein Hoekstra, not only gives me a fantastic new way of organising my RSS feeds, but also points me to a free 5gb online hard drive and personalised filing system. Cool!
    • Tool tip: Password Master 4.0 for Windows PocketPC
    • Today's brilliant vid clip comes from the 'What Women Really Don't Want For Christmas' category
    • Thanks to Donna P for her lovely card

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     07:01 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Goodness, what do we call it: a vidblog? a vodcast? a vlog? Write your ideas on a sheet of paper, wrap them around a large brick and send them flying in my general direction... It's boiling hot outside, hence an interior shot today, with the blinds drawn to keep the heat out. Today's soup de jour: Anshe Chung projects revenues from Second Life will hit around US$2.6m for 2006. Not bad; she even intends to double her employee numbers to 50. Mind you, we still don't know how the 'Donald Trump' of Second Life feels about having more realistic hair... My new 'best blog of the week', CleverClogs by Marjolein Hoekstra, not only gives me a fantastic new way of organising my RSS feeds, but also points me to a free 5gb online hard drive and personalised filing system. Cool! Tool tip: Password Master 4.0 for Windows PocketPC Today's brilliant vid clip comes from the 'What Women Really Don't Want For Christmas' category Thanks to Donna P for her lovely card Enjoy!Lee HopkinsGoodness, what do we call it: a vidblog? a vodcast? a vlog? Write your ideas on a sheet of paper, wrap them around a large brick and send them flying in my general direction... It's boiling hot outside, hence an interior shot today, with the blinds drawn to keep the heat out. Today's soup de jour: Anshe Chung projects revenues from Second Life will hit around US$2.6m for 2006. Not bad; she even intends to double her employee numbers to 50. Mind you, we still don't know how the 'Donald Trump' of Second Life feels about having more realistic hair... My new 'best blog of the week', CleverClogs by Marjolein Hoekstra, not only gives me a fantastic new way of organising my RSS feeds, but also points me to a free 5gb online hard drive and personalised filing system. Cool! Tool tip: Password Master 4.0 for Windows PocketPC Today's brilliant vid clip comes from the 'What Women Really Don't Want For Christmas' category Thanks to Donna P for her lovely card Enjoy!     Podcast: Interview with Catriona Byrne Podcast: Interview with Catriona Byrne Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:05:00 +0000 16:49 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Interview with Catriona ByrneLee HopkinsInterview with Catriona Byrne Podcast: Interview with Amy Gooen Podcast: Interview with Amy Gooen Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:57:00 +0000 27:08 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)Interview with Amy Gooen at VerisignLee HopkinsInterview with Amy Gooen at Verisign Podcast: Interview with Meryl David Podcast: Interview with Meryl David Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:24:00 +0000 26:26 false full lee@leehopkins.net (Lee Hopkins)An interview with Meryl David, IABC Supremo and Internal Communications Manager at Zurich Financial Services, Australia.Lee HopkinsAn interview with Meryl David, IABC Supremo and Internal Communications Manager at Zurich Financial Services, Australia.