According to a recent survey, at least 61% of Fortune500 CEOs are not active on any of the major social networks – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+ and LinkedIn.
Working in the digital industry, around websites and social media – this initially perplexed me.
But then again, (CEO or not) is participation in social media necessary?
Off the back of my own social media hiatus, I’m going to say no.
I had a thought over my avocado and tomato omelette last Saturday morning.
Would I have bothered to cook this for myself if it wasn’t for social media?
While the actual truth is I didn’t have milk or bread – I cannot honestly say if I would have learned to cook an omelette/eggs if it wasn’t for social media.
Which leads me to my next question, has social media influenced our cooking and eating habits?
Yes.
Has social media influenced MY cooking and eating habits?
Yes and I am happy for it.
What is the place of social media in Government?
Is there one?
The use of individual-centric mediums can serve a purpose for Government Departments and similar formal institutions (I.e. the Police); but it is a more complex exercise than your average business.
Why use social media? Continue reading
As Frocktober (and a very busy October) draws to a close, I am reflective.
This October was a challenging month – I house-sat multiple times, had two sitting weeks at work, organised a birthday party. Continue reading
Pictured: Your Fair Author and Director General of ASIO, David Irvine
When: 6pm, March 4th
Where: St George’s College, UWA
Who: Director General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation [ASIO], David Irvine
What: Speaking on “Intelligence and National Security in the Democratic State”
**NB: This special event, hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs WA was held under Chatham House Rule**
**I took extensive notes throughout his talk, this blog entry is based on them.**
I didn’t know much about ASIO, ASIS, or Secret Services until I attended this talk and had the privilege of meeting David afterwards.
This is what I learned…..
I want to share the fascinating experiences I have had in understanding the power of the online community in the past month.
I initially started out wanting to do an entry on why Gen Y were so disengaged from this election, then came the furor about Tony Abb-…Prime Minster Abbott’s Cabinet. I sent out a survey to some fellow Gen Y-ers, and got some fascinating responses; I have talked to many other people ofdifferent ages and professions, and every generation had a different experience.
I want to explore Gen –Y’s…
Social media is disconnecting people.
Some food for thought about social media saturation and the value of actions, not words:
– Trayvon Martin.
– Edward Snowden, Wikileaks and Julian Assange.
– Social media in Politics.
I got Facebook message from a buddy of mine this morning, it read:
“SKY NEWS NOW!!!!”
I turned on ABC24, and there it was…
“LIVE BREAKING NEWS”
“LABOR LEADERSHIP”
“KEVIN RUDD”
“JULIA GILLARD”
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