May 2008

Thinking Digital’s northern delights….

The north east has always been a hotbed of economic activity. Since it’s glory days as an industrial heavy weight it’s been a centre of economic enterprise, one way or another. Today the North-East’s new identity as a knowledge-led, high-end technology hub is attracting industry talent.

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30 May 2008 by Suzanne Morrow

Blogging Darwinism grips regional media

Liverpool’s Daily Post is using a host of online tools to give it’s readers the chance to watch and offer input into the paper’s editorial process the day before publication.

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29 May 2008 by Suzanne Morrow

The first 88 days of Digital Pulse

88 days ago, Chinwag launched the Digital Pulse, a confidence index for the digital industry.

Why did we do it? What's happened so far?

Early days...

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28 May 2008 by Sam Michel

Alchemy in the micro media maze

Micromedia makes my life better. For one thing – I don’t have to take comprehensive notes at Chinwag events, because there’s always the trusty podcast :-) So I spent most of this event using my more evolved faculties of listening and thinking. Amen to that!

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27 May 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Online publishing past its peak?

According to The Association of Online Publishers’ (AOP) annual census of revenue growth, online publishing is predicted to be down by 20% this year with a forecasted growth of 31% compared to 52% in 2007.

Despite this forecasted dip, online publishing still fared well compared to business growth in other sectors which is predicted to be 8% for 2008.

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27 May 2008 by Suzanne Morrow

Top ten brand videos on YouTube

Do you know how your company looks on YouTube? Open platforms and social networks attract massive audiences, and the impact of this sea-change in media on brands has been equally enormous.

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21 May 2008 by Suzanne Morrow

Digital industries’ workforce withstand economic jitters

Ever wondered how people really feel about their careers and futures in the digital industries? Amid the buffeting winds of economic turbulence, are we blasé or nervous, excited or fearful? Now you can find out - and add your own sentiments to the big picture equation.

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20 May 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Digital workforce upbeat as new media shrugs off economic insecurities

The UK’s digital media industries remain upbeat, with sustained confidence in employment opportunities and optimism about current market conditions, according to a new survey released today, 19th May 2008, by digital media community network Chinwag. (http://www.chinwag.com/digitalpulse/2008/03)

PRESS RELEASE

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19 May 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Who's coming to Micro Media Maze?

Good and bad news, depending on where you stand - our last debate until the autumn, Chinwag Live: Micro Media Maze this coming Tuesday evening 20th May, is nearly sold out.

If you want to be in on the debate, we'd strongly advise you book now.

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16 May 2008 by Deirdre Molloy

Chinwag Live: Measuring Social Media pics and podcast

The Chinwag Live 'on tour' session at Internet World provided another chance to dip into the debate that's emerging around measuring social media.

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16 May 2008 by Sam Michel