In Spring and Summer of 2000, as the Qwest takeover of US West unfolded, those of us at USW saw the writing on the wall. Though billed as a merger of equals, the financial realities of the deal meant that Q was going to control the merged company. Who was going to run things? USW had CEO Solomon Trujillo, a
Read moreOne of my favorite sites is The Moderate Voice, and they’re on a bit of a roll this afternoon. Shaun Mullen’s (my new favorite blogger) weekly wrap is great stuff, and multiple folks seem to concur with us that Gonzo is now neck-deep in alligators. I don’t pimp other places often (although I almost certainly would if they’d pay me),
Read morePosted: April 20, 2007: 11:19 am MDT Denver CO In 1999 I was the Electronic Communications Manager for US West’s internal comm group, and my team rode herd on several channels used to communicate with 44,000 employees in 14 states and DC. Mornings were usually really busy – we posted things when they happened, but we did a big daily
Read moreI just got a request to share this with anybody looking to attend or organize a vigil for the victims in Blacksburg. Pass this link on if you know anybody who might be interested. http://vtvigils.org/
Read moreI’m going to try and do this without looking like a vulture – I hate those who profiteer off the misfortunes of others and don’t want to be guilty of that crime myself – so let me begin with full disclosure. I’m a principal in a mobility consulting firm that offers the kinds of services I’m going to describe below.
Read more(Warning: Reality is never as neat and clean as theory, I’m afraid, but humans are inherently theoretical animals. So bear with me. The following may be a tad obscure in places, but it’s going somewhere worthwhile.) University of Texas-Dallas Professor Frederick Turner has penned an interesting take on the current WTC memorial debate, and makes some very well-considered arguments about
Read moreRemarks presented to the 1st International Summit on Electronic Communication & Culture Popular Culture Association National Conference Electronic Communication Area San Antonio, Texas March 26-29, 1997 Samuel R. Smith Center for Mass Media Research School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Colorado Over the past few years the Internet has become one of the most talked-about innovations in our
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