Facebook Provides Increased Competition for News Media

Facebook is becoming the first stop for many people when they want to learn about the latest news in their community. Individuals are reporting on the events in their communities with photos and personal commentary, making Facebook an excellent source for local happenings and news. We witnessed this phenomenon first hand in Seattle when individuals […]

The Importance of Preparing Before an Interview

A recent interview on Hardball provided a painful reminder on how important it is to prepare for a press interview. Texas state senator, Kirk Watson, was interviewed by Chris Matthews regarding his support for presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. When asked repeatedly to highlight some of Sen. Obama’s legislative accomplishments, Watson tried unsuccessfully to bridge […]

Seattle Fosters Tech Entrepreneurship

Today’s article in the NY Times, ’Seattle Taps Its Inner Silicon Valley, was of interest to me as it highlights what has become very evident to those of us immersed in the technology industry here – Seattle is a hotbed for technology innovation and development. Author John Markoff touches on the impact companies such as […]