I'm lucky, in that I don't have a bad commute to the office and back. Of all the major thoroughfares leading into downtown Birmingham, coming in from the East on Interstate-20 is the best by far. Yet if the weather is bad, or I happen to hear about … [Continue reading]
The Seven Signs of a Viral Apocalypse
Posted on April 15, 2008 Written by
(In an effort to provide a place for the Social Media Curious to dip their first toe, Ike continues a series of articles aimed at those who are looking for very basic context.) You're Listening. NOW What? At the most basic level, your participation … [Continue reading]
My Chuck Heston Story
Posted on April 11, 2008 Written by
Charlton Heston at the 1963 Civil Rights March. Charlton Heston died a few days ago. I never met him, but he did provide for one of the most memorable incidents at my last television station. Several years ago, Heston was visiting … [Continue reading]
Victim of Success
Posted on April 10, 2008 Written by
I've never been a big fan of that phrase, because in nearly every case where it is used the pluses outweigh the minuses. But often success means growth, growth means popularity, and popularity means uqibquity; and that something special isn't so … [Continue reading]
10 Years Gone
Posted on April 8, 2008 Written by
10 years ago this very morning, I was working in the news business. I was working the nightside reporting shift for the ABC affiliate here in Birmingham. I was fishing around for a story, to replace the one that I knew someone was going to do. A … [Continue reading]
Video Killed the Internet Star
Posted on April 8, 2008 Written by
"Video is the wave of the future for business! We've got to get some viral videos up and running! Customers love video!" Simmer down. Now that it's out of your system, lets look at what it takes to incorporate video into your overall communications … [Continue reading]
Magnitude of Miracles
Posted on April 4, 2008 Written by
Your Miracle May Vary. The inexplicable always seems grander and taller when you're standing so close to the base. But the seeming recovery of my almost-but-not-quite-late cousin has now been quantified by his doctor: In 27 years of medical work … [Continue reading]