Failures in Automation

Yesterday, I posted my plea to Tide fans to "Stay Classy" with regards to the upcoming Virginia Tech game. One of the incoming hits to my site came from Virginia, specifically a site called "Virginia Sites." I don't know who runs and operates … [Continue reading]

Stay Classy, Tuscaloosa

I saw the news early this morning that a University of Alabama starting defensive end, Brandon Deaderick was shot outside his apartment late last night during a robbery attempt. He's in good condition with a wounded forearm, and there will be … [Continue reading]

Better than Best

{{myquote|Libertarianism is the faith that individuals pursuing the better will succeed over Experts dictating the Best.}} … [Continue reading]

Show me, don’t tell me

I recently spoke at the NIOA Training Conference in Nashville, on the subject of how Public Information Officers can use social media tools to make their jobs easier. I have been hesitant in the past about sharing my slides, not because I am … [Continue reading]

Keen Observations

The following is cross-posted at the Social South website - please comment there. "One of these things is not like the other." [youtube1]0WhuikFY1Pg[/youtube1] If you remember the song from Sesame Street, feel free to sing, sing … [Continue reading]

SEC Media Policy Explained In Video

[youtube1]epUgqHUxi_Y[/youtube1] From my friend Jamey Tucker at WKRN in Nashville. Follow him on Twitter. … [Continue reading]

SEC Draws Line at Commercial Competitors

I just got my hands on the SEC's new Social Media Guidelines for fans at sporting events, and I believe the new language is clearer and ought to placate the fan base. Specifically, you'll find two paragraphs that more clearly delineate what the … [Continue reading]