Posted on February 20, 2023 3:00 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Podcasting | Social Media | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Web3 | Metaverse
Mainstream and tech media alike have filled their pages with headlines about disastrous demos, worrisome uses, fleeing users, and evaporating investments. Is it all true? Or is it a combination of clickbait and a failure to understand what’s really happening? In the February long-form episode of the “For Immediate Release” podcast, Neville and Shel look at generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments, mostly having to…
Posted on January 23, 2023 3:00 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Podcasting
Everything old is new again, the saying goes. Despite touting the idea of a press release as a destination being a new idea, it actually dates back about 15 years—and retains all of its value. Neville and Shel explore the idea of defeating paywalls with destination press releases in this monthly long-form episode of “For Immediate Release.” Also in this episode:
- Follow-ups to…
Posted on December 26, 2022 3:00 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Podcasting
A petulant venue owner is using facial recognition software to keep people with whom he has issues from entering his spaces—including a mom with a Girl Scout troop. Also in this monthly long-form episode of the “For Immediate Release” podcast, Neville and Shel discuss the value of virtual goods and whether brands should start taking them seriously; business schools are exploring the potential…
Posted on December 22, 2017 12:01 pm by Shel Holtz | Chatbots | Virtual and Augmented Reality | Content | Instagram | Advertising | Brands | Business | Customer Service | Facebook | Instant Messaging | Marketing | Measurement | Podcasting | PR | Research | Social Media | Technology | Twitter
The Wrap will take a holiday break, returning on January 5. I will continue to maintain my link blog, which you’re welcome to follow. To make sure you never miss an issue, subscribe to my weekly email briefing.
Facebook inks deal with Universal Music Group—Facebook users will be able to upload videos that include music from Universal Music Group’s vast library across Facebook,…
Posted on December 15, 2017 9:36 am by Shel Holtz | Chatbots | Virtual and Augmented Reality | Content | Instagram | Advertising | Audio | Brands | Business | Facebook | Instant Messaging | Marketing | Measurement | Mobile | Podcasting | Politics | PR | Research | Technology | Trust | Twitter
I extract items for the Wrap from my link blog, which you’re welcome to follow. To make sure you never miss an issue, subscribe to my weekly email briefing.
Storify is shutting down—Storify, the curation tool that made it drop-dead easy to curate content around breaking news or issues, will shut down permanently on May 16. Users can still access Storify 2 if they…
Posted on December 3, 2017 8:00 pm by Shel Holtz | Chatbots | Virtual and Augmented Reality | Content | Instagram | Advertising | Audio | Brands | Business | Content Curation | Facebook | Marketing | Media | Podcasting | PR | Research | Social Media | Video
The Wrap was delayed again this week as I settle into my full-time job. Thanks for your patience. I extract items for the Wrap from my link blog, which you’re welcome to follow. To make sure you never miss an issue, subscribe to my weekly email briefing.
It’s YouTube’s turn to introduce Stories—Whether Snapchat stands or falls, it should be remembered for launching the Stories…
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