Loving Links

1. BBC News – Microsoft backs open source work
Following Microsoft’s failed bid for Yahoo! it looks to open source work

2. BBC News – Search site aims to rival Google
A new search engine arrives, mixed opinions

3. Mashable – 35+ Examples of Corporate Social Media in Action
Great examples of social media marketing

4. Techcrunch – Facebook Growth Explodes Globally, Levels Off In The US

5. Read/Write Web – Brandstreaming: What Is It & Who’s Doing It?
The new term for social media marketing

6. New Media Age – 28% of Europeans regularly watch online video
Watching online video is now the most popular activity online for Europeans

7. Reuters – Online services tearing down walls, sharing content

8. Facebook Blog – Platform: One Year(ish) later
A listing of the latest developments at Facebook, from the horse’s mouth

A new Carry On film in production

‘Carry on Gordon’

Tagline: Just like Glasgow East didn’t happen.

Why don’t politicians know when to quit?!

R.I.P. Iglu

My family dog of a number of years passed away on Sunday, having suffered from a cancer which we were too late to find. He was very sweet natured and spent many years as a guide dog before retiring and becoming an integral part of my family. To say that he will be missed will be a bit of an understatement, he was a legend and loved by all that met him. See you around buddy.

Loving Links

1. Web Strategy – 50 Ways to use Social Media, listed by Objective
A useful list of tips for engagement in social media

2. The Guardian – YouTube keeps UK online video lead – but Facebook is on the rise

3. BusinessWeek – New June ComScore Numbers Show Facebook Still Has the Mojo
Facebook’s use still growing

4. BBC News – Google profits trigger concerns

5. BBC News – UK internet shopping on the rise

6. Mashable – Social Media 101: How to Get Your Business Involved
Tips on how to use social media in business

Digital advocacy works

Came across a neat video about digital advocacy. Although it is highly US centric it gives you a great understanding of the importance of digital as a communications platform. My role at Weber Shandwick is to essentially implement digital advocacy for my clients, so the video is somewhat relevant.