Daydream Democracy

The selfie is no small issue as you will see. For clarity sake, a selfie is defined as:a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. The Selfie is now an ever-accepted form of self-art-love that was once the domain of teenage texters but has hit the mainstream. It is as ubiquitous as the smartphone itself and is now affecting, news and even international events. The selfie is now a fully-formed human cultural-behavior and its rise is not just tied to the internet, the proliferation of cameras, but the mobile device revolution that is changing EVERYTHING. True: The selfie made news last year when it was included in the OxfordDictionaries.com catalog and named the 2013 word of the year. Good for Oxford on keeping up with the popular vernacular however this is online acceptance only. It’s inclusion in the Oxford English Dictionary is only being considered. Music: What about the song #selfie by EDM, DJ group Chainsmokers? Originally made as a joke or concert song, it exploded online and went viral. The song playfully and cleverly characterizes how the selfie plays out in young-adult pop culture (kids these days). As of Aug 2014, the official video on YouTube has more than 2-million views. The topic is obviously fun, and light and still a bit of a joke. But researching this I quickly realized my own selfie history that I had entirely forgotten. As I started my career in communications as a photojournalist, my mentor taught me to always take a selfie while out on these various trips. Why?...no one is going to ever to your photo, that's your job. Back in the days of film, when we'd get our photos back from "processing" (cold be hours, maybe days later) it was always a pleasant surprise, even if it your head was cut off or goofy looking. There was not way to see how it looked. There was no immediate distribution available. There was not an immediate feedback from people you know and some you don't. What does it mean when the digital-citizen population commits to self-identifying themselves into the great online database that is the Internet? What does it say about us, why are we doing it so much and most importantly, how do you take the best Selfie? Host: Jon O'ConnorLivingOnVideo.ca@Jon_OConnorGuest: Marshall Ericksonclearcomms.ca@Marsh_EricksonGuest: John Price Links Twitter.com - Selfie Girl Mashable - http://mashable.com/2013/02/15/social-media-and-the-selfie/ Washington Post - Couple Falls Off Cliff- Auschwitz Selfie (the other side) Al Jazeera America - Selfie Psychology Data Huffington Post - Selfie Addiction NY Post - Russian Soldier Selfie    

The first ever Break Down Panel convenes to discuss the corporate responsibility associated with social media activity. For discussion: three current news accounts which showcase the risk and reward of managing information and reputations in the new media landscape.- Butterfly Labs Accused of Buying Blog to Hide Negative Search Resultsby Dan Palmer http://bit.ly/UAvr4X- Minnesota man asked to leave Southwest flight after critical tweetby Jon Herskovitz (Reuters US)http://reut.rs/1Aee230- Singapore Airlines apologises for insensitive Facebook posts after MH17 shot downSources: Reutershttp://bit.ly/1o1KPyyHost: Jon O'ConnorLivingOnVideo.ca@Jon_OConnorGuest: Marshall Ericksonclearcomms.ca@Marsh_EricksonGuest: John PriceMake an analog connection (say hi) during any of his long walks in Ottawa, Canada

I’m a Google guy. Way back when, I converted to Google for a search site immediately: and I’ve been a Gmail guy since beta. But this Google Plus thing was stopping me, so I asked the Internet for a mentor and I found Ray Hiltz. Ray is easily one of the most prolific guys out there on this subject. Ray is a Social Media Strategist with management roots in restaurant, hotel and performing arts. He's a believer in the power of collaborative communication and "humanized" digital networking. Ray is a speaker and writer about social media, social business and Google Plus.

This episode is an interview with Angie Burns, the Director of Publicity and Promotions at Allied Integrated Marketing. Here we talk about where she specifically fits into the movie eco-system, what media relations looks like to her, and of course, what you have to do to get into this line of work. It’s not all red carpets and glamour. Be warned, there’s a tonne of hard work involved.

Marion Grobb Finklestein describes herself as a Communication Catalyst. She is an engaging speaker, and is very passionate about helping other people communicate better and to their fullest potential. Marion conducts keynote speeches at conferences, conducts full workshops and of course consults with companies and individual. MarionSpeaks.com

Is it time to look outside for help with your communications? CBD visits with David O’Connell at Bang! Creative Communications, an award-winning design and marketing agency. The discussion focuses on getting your brand and your story to your audience.