Importance of blog comments … featuring co-host Mike Bellina.
Hosted by Bryan Person.
In today’s show:

Show introduction
Promo for 24 hours of independence from mainstream media
Brief mention of CaseCamp Montreal
Conversation with co-host Mike Bellina

Mike introduces himself
How we’re recording the show
Importance of blog comments - are they necessary
Use of trackbacks
Leaving audio comments, including example from Bryan’s new audio-comment […]

 

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There are two excellent ways to be part of the new-media scene in North America on Tuesday, July 4:
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A shame that I couldn’t be in London this past Wednesday for What MySpace Means, and event organized by Jackie Danicki and Engagement Alliance that explored the impact of social media and online communities.
Some good summaries have already been posted:

David Tebbutt
Hillary Johnson
Heather Hopkins

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