Tag Archives: conversation

The Danger of Keeping the Obvious to Yourself

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November 7, 2011

Posted by Jim Kopeny

Edelman Digital, Chicago

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I’m going to clue you into one of the secrets of coming up with awesome new ideas that can change the game and knock out everyone around you.

State the obvious.

Just because it’s obvious to you doesn’t mean it is for everyone else. And if someone else is thinking the same thing, when you say it first you get to guide the discussion as the two of you collaborate.

I’ve seen people stay silent too many times about something because they think everyone in the room must already be thinking the same thing, or has considered the same options. But that simply isn’t true! We…

Digital Conversations in Asia Pacific: Digital Brand Index 2011

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September 29, 2011

Posted by James Cook

Edelman, Beijing

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Our Asia Pacific Digital Brand Index is back!

Edelman and Brandtology first started this study in 2009 to track and analyze online conversations around technology brands. This year, we conducted the study in six markets: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan and tracked nearly…

Lessons From Flourish 2010

March 31, 2010

Posted by Phil Gomes

Edelman Digital, Chicago

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My wife and I volunteer for FlourishConf, UIC’s annual conference on open source software and innovation. The fourth annual session wrapped up earlier this month.

Among the highlights for me were Robert Landley’s opener “The Prototype and the Fan Club”, Ross Boucher’s discussion of 280 North the Cappuccino developer environment, and

Health Digital Check-Up: Inspire

February 9, 2010

Posted by Emily Downward

Edelman Digital, Austin

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More than 80 million US adults use social media for health-related issues, creating or using content on health blogs, message boards, chat rooms, health social networks and health communities, and patient testimonials (Manhattan Research). While patients still go to a variety of sources online and off for information, social media has become a convenient channel for patients and caregivers to compare treatment experiences, share advice, and lend support.