Posted on January 21, 2013 12:44 pm by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release
Intro: Edelman Trust Barometer 2013 published today: we’ll have some commentary next week, FIR Interview with PRCA’s Francis Ingham re-set for this week, snow permitting;
Quick News: Sociability of CEOs of large companies has nearly doubled, seismic change in consumer behavior linked to technology says Starbucks CEO, US court rules against news agencies that used pictures posted to Twitter, what marketing leaders should…
Posted on January 14, 2013 12:01 pm by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release
Intro: It’s our 9th year of podcasting, not our 8th (forgive our crappy math skills), thanks to Donna Papacosta for keeping our outro up to date, FIR Interview with PRCA’s Francis Ingham coming;
Quick News: LinkedIn is now the preferred tool for recruiters, brand websites remain important, New York Times experiment marks the end of "we regret the error" as we know it, a look at…
Posted on January 7, 2013 12:30 pm by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release
Intro: Beginning our 8th year of podcasting and thanks to your warm words on the anniversary, FIR Interview with Ekaterina Walter interview is up, interview coming with Francis Ingham and Fiona McBride;
Quick News: Brands have started experimenting with ‘sexting’ services; Hawaii Five-0 lets viewers choose episode ending in real time; social media use is on the rise among doctors; a father…
Posted on January 3, 2013 8:49 am by Shel Holtz | Books | Facebook | For Immediate Release
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a lightning rod for controversy, but there is no denying that his entrepreneurial vision led to the creation of one of the most important tools of our time. With over 1 billion active users, Facebook has redefined networking and had a massive influence on branding, marketing and customer engagement. In her new book,…
Posted on January 3, 2013 7:21 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Podcasting

Eight years ago today - on January 3, 2005 - two communication professionals embarked on a voyage that was all about discovery and experimenting with a new medium: podcasting.
Neville Hobson and Shel Holtz started For Immediate Release: The Hobson and Holtz Report as part of their keen interest in new communication technologies and platforms, and what impact they may have on organizations and…
Posted on December 31, 2012 10:56 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release
Intro: We conclude our 7th year of FIR (and begin our 8th year) on January 3, on the audio quality in episode 683, FIR Interview with Ekaterina Walter coming early in the New Year;
Quick News: Mobile malware will be the new “urban alley mugging” says McAfee Labs report, Facebook is still the top site for sharing product information, the decision to follow you…
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