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Ian Rumsby: Black holes and digital

by Jye on Nov 16, 2010 with 1 Comment

Unfathomable potential of what could be It’s not the darkness of a black hole that we find compelling. It’s the unfathomable potential of what could be on the other side. And that's the answer I got as to why the chairman of Weber Shandwick, Ian Rumsby, brought a picture of a black hole to my most recent workshop.  Where I asked all the participates to visually describe the internet.  Ian also wrote a great piece on social media for The Australian. For me, it is one of the most compelling answers I've had and has given me plenty to hink about since. So ...

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Goodbye FourSquare

by Jye on Oct 27, 2010 with 11 Comments

Checking out It's with great regret I must inform you that I'm done with FourSquare for the time being. Sure, we had fun: but the badges are won and I've owned some decent mayorships.   What are your thoughts? Why I'm checking out: The collection of badges has reached exhaustion I have had the mayorships I want The friends I'm out with on a Saturday night are probably the ones who should be there My friends who are out with me, don't really need to meet every other friend who is out with me It's just as easy to Tweet or update Facebook with the venues that ...

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Sending an iPhone 4 into space

by Jye on Oct 18, 2010 with 1 Comment

Father and Son Launch iPhone Into Space Another post for the new experience category.  Those of you who know me well may appreciate my rocketing (chortle) addiction to space and the cosmos.  The video above of Brooklyn-based cinematographer Luke Geissbuhler’s and his son to launch an iPhone 4 and an HD video camera into space using a weather balloon via Mashable. Happiness is a journey. Sometimes just a short one over a long distance. And yes, they make it! Breath taking.

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Australian Facebook statistics – October 2010

by Jye on Oct 14, 2010 with 3 Comments

12 Australia social media statistics The guys at Hitwise have released 12 things you need to know about Facebook (Australia) - which is a round up of 12 interesting and useful Australian social media statistics. Fire up your PowerPoint and Keynotes and get your slide-jockey on. Here are my favourites. Keep hustling. 1. Facebook is the second most popular website visited by Australians after Google.com.au, accounting for 7.83% of all visits in the month of September 2010 but is the most popular website for Australian’s aged 18-24, with 8.97% of visits for the four weeks ending 2 October2010 just ahead of Google.com.au’s 8.96%. 2. Facebook’s ...

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So you want a community manager, huh?

by Jye on Oct 13, 2010 with 9 Comments

What does a community manager do? Gavin picked up an old post of mine with some great questions. Gavin:  Jye and all,  I picked this post up through my paper.li today and was intrigued to discover what these ‘Community Managers’ actually do and what the communities they manage are.  I’m afraid I’m still at a loss.  Perhaps someone can enlighten me a bit more? Jye: People who look after your social media profiles and interact with the community as and when needed. They act as the mouth piece, the peace keeper and the facilitator between an organisation and their customers and stake holders. G: ...

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Selling my first car

by Jye on Oct 11, 2010 with 2 Comments

Mary-Jane - my little Mitsu Tonight is the night I'm going to hand over the keys to my little 2003 Mitusbishi Mirage.  And to be honest: I'm feeling incredibly emotional. Packing up all the bits and pieces I had adorned my car with over the years was cathartic as the memories of five years washed over me.  I remember wanting a little Mitsu more than anything other car and it was exceptionally exciting going with my Dad and my best mate (Chris Hall) to go and give it a test drive and eventually bring it home.  I'm not petrol-head by any means. ...

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Who are the social media experts?

by Jye on Oct 05, 2010 with 26 Comments

In what is no more than a coincidence of timing - Friday's coffee mornings had Fridley and I discussing the upcoming Digital Citizen's event So You Think You're A Social Media Expert? - and my rant on how suddenly it's popular to slam on people who work in the industry - even by other people who work in the industry too - to make yourself look better. Katie Chatfield has articulated what true expertise meant, but she's one of few who can - big thanks KFC. We’re trying to talk about an emergent discipline. We’re all still making up the language as ...

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Fuzzy iPhone App changing festivals forever

by Jye on Oct 01, 2010 with 1 Comment

One of my best mates for over 10 years now, Matt Chisholm, has recently joined the industry.  Matt's not only an exceptionally perceptive person, but his passion for music (including continually to be a better guitar player than me) means he was first in with this amazing new app from Fuzzy Events. Welcome to A Digital Perspective, Chizm. Make sure you read about the Fuzzy Goggles! Some great augmented reality. New iPhone App for Parklife and more Gone are the days of lost or destroyed festival timetables. Fuzzy have released an iPhone app in time for the summer festival season. The app is quite comprehensive, offering news, ...

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Number 99 – Top 150 Social Media Marketing Blogs

by Jye on Oct 01, 2010 with 2 Comments

Top social media blogs around the world It's always nice to be recognised for what you do - it often leads to motivation and doing more. Was very chuffed today to be nominated at number 99 in the top 150 social media marketing blogs. Social media - however you define it - has definitely changed the way we think about things. And change is good. Thanks to all for reading about my digital hustling. And amazing to be named amongst some of my digital BFFs: Gavin (Servant of Chaos) at number 25 Craig (Media Hunter) at 98 Awesome photo by Wunderlusting

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Human movement: Nokia partners with Burton

by Jye on Oct 01, 2010 with No Comments

Nokia partners with Burton to provide snowboarders with mobile, trick-tracking utility A few weeks ago I discussed designing spaces for human movement and how it impacts on lifestyles. The video above demonstrates just how important human movement, passion and technology are becoming as they become more and more integrated to help people do what they love - in new and exciting ways.  Thanks contagious for the vid! Technology is playing the part of interpreting human movement to share it with the people who matter to us.  What a context: movement and friends. Nokia - what a great use of utility. Burton - a brand built on passion. Sharing ...

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