I joined Jayson Mansaray in the Arise TV studio to discuss the much publicised Celebrity Photo Hack (as it has been labelled). Hollywood film stars, including Jennifer Lawrence, and other celebrities are believed to have had their private phones and files hacked, possibly due to security flaws in Cloud storage facilities. Watch the interview below with some … Continue reading
Following the apparent execution of American journalists James Foley and more recently Steven Sotloff by the militant group Islamic State (IS), Twitter has said it will remove distressing images and videos at the request of immediate family members. A video showing the apparent beheading of the journalist has featured on news sites world wide following the promotion and … Continue reading
Recent reports that officers and civilians working for our Police services have been dismissed or ‘invited to resign’ make for shocking reading. What we have not been told, however, is what levels of misconduct have resulted in the termination of their employment. By way of example, in one force alone, a total of 828 resported cases of … Continue reading
I recently spoke to Oliver Haill about recent legislative change in Spain and how this may impact on publishing and news sites across Europe and further afield. The article was published on 29 July 2014 and is reproduced below with the kind permission of Internetworks. Spain’s online content law bomshell sending aftershocks throughout digital world In … Continue reading
Facebook, through its collaborative Internet.org platform, has introduced a free to use app in Zambia, allowing local users to access the social network, search engine Google and other local information and services. Initially offered to subscribers to the Airtel network, the service allows the use of certain sites without data charges being incurred. This will mean that more people will … Continue reading
Transport operators are learning the benefits of Twitter, Facebook and other networks to develop a dialogue with passengers and avoid reputational damage at times of disruption. In a crisis situation as in life, the many tentacles of social media may be annoying distractions, but if you plan well and engage properly, social media may prove … Continue reading
The unstoppable rise in social media presents both opportunities and challenges for HR professionals. A basic understanding of what is on offer and an appreciation of the inherent risks is essential for the good management and control of this often wayward communications tool. Social media is a phenomenon. For example, in just over 10 short … Continue reading
Militant organisations across the globe are using social media to promote propoganda. By utilising accessible new technologies, organisations such as ISIS are able to speak directly to a mass audience, seeking sympathy and promoting hatred. I joined the Arise News team to discuss the impact of social media in conflict zones such as Iraq and … Continue reading
SAGE, the business software company, have produced an interesting infographic (below) summarising how small businesses are using social media. I write occasional posts for the SAGE blog, which can be seen here. This infographic was produced by Sage UK Continue reading
Independent music labels, representing the likes of Adele and the Arctic Monkeys, have been threatened with having their videos removed from YouTube as contract ‘negotiations’ break down. Representing around 30% of the music industry, independent music labels are a significant source of new music. However, it seems to be the case that YouTube, owned by … Continue reading
Kevin Poulter 