Author Archives: rgeller

Slang vs. Tech Jargon: So different? (I’m Just Sayin’)

Posted on September 22, 2009 by rgeller

An article in the NY Times last month described how the Internet is the shortening the shelf life of slang. According to the story: The number of slang dictionaries is growing, both online and off, not to mention social networking … Continue reading →

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The Pro, the Shmoe and the Joe: Icons Behaving Badly

Posted on September 18, 2009 by rgeller

We had a couple of weeks packed with celebrity meltdowns and rehabilitation attempts. By now everyone is familiar with tennis pro Serena William’s meltdown at the US Open, rapper Kanye West’s MTV VMA outburst, and South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson’s … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gilad Lotan (“Retweeting the Iranian Revolution” Dude)

Posted on September 16, 2009 by rgeller

MIT Technology Review covered an effort by developer Gilad Lotan that visually charted the spread of Twitter buzz caused by the recent unrest in Iran.  According to the article: During the Iranian elections in June, microblogging site Twitter became a … Continue reading →

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Advances in Online News Analysis & Classification

Posted on September 11, 2009 by rgeller

The NY Times recently covered promising developments in the area of tools that help analyze online news and information. The article Hot Story to Has Been described several efforts under way that aim to chart the evolution and propagation of … Continue reading →

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From Journos Unplugged to Paid Blogger Plugs: Whom Do you Trust?

Posted on September 9, 2009 by rgeller

The NY Times public editor (an ombudsman for the paper) wrote about potential conflicts of interest regarding tech gadget writer David Pogue.  The article describes Pogue’s many and varied activities: In addition to his weekly “State of the Art” column … Continue reading →

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It’s an App, App, App, App, App, App World

Posted on September 4, 2009 by rgeller

It’s occurred to me that there has been a shift in how we think about and use software. The growth of the iPhone, it’s app store and myriad others, of smart phones in general and all the apps that go … Continue reading →

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Multitasking is Like Functioning on a 0.16 Blood Alcohol Level

Posted on September 3, 2009 by rgeller

I am fresh back from not quite a full week away from the office.  It was as a nice break, although I am not sure you could call it a vacation.  I took my daughter, who is now a high … Continue reading →

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Now, you too can be a Political PR Playa

Posted on August 26, 2009 by rgeller

You love reading about their campaigns in all the major media. You aspire to their level of PR sophistication.  Although you realize that their world is harsh, unforgiving and demanding, you somehow covet their klieg lights and glory and believe … Continue reading →

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Don’t be THAT Social Media Person

Posted on August 21, 2009 by rgeller

When it comes to building personal brands, there’s been much buzz about building your online presence by working on your profiles and the like.  I feel that there also needs to be some discussion about the way people interact and … Continue reading →

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No Comment (Can you spare some copper, me brother?)

Posted on August 19, 2009 by rgeller

This blog seems to be one that attracts readers, but not many comments. I know I get readers from the metrics I track (yes, occasional comments too).  And, every once in awhile, when I get frustrated that my posts do … Continue reading →

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