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Walled gardens are not what the Internet is about

jeffreyrbunch — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:24:04 +0000

With its recent announcement about search changes, Google fully committed to its strategy of joining others in creating walled gardens on the Internet. It is big change by the Web industry's leader. Continue reading →

A digital marketer’s incredible journey in 2011

jeffreyrbunch — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:22:39 +0000

It looks like 2012 will be further points on that continuum: Brands will get smarter, marketers will get more real, and the core principles behind #occupy will move into the digital world. Continue reading →

Celebrating my birthday, virtually or otherwise, with all my friends and family members in the age of social networks

jeffreyrbunch — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:01:19 +0000

It's a wonderful, magical age in which we are seeing the full evolution of a new medium. Celebrate it, enjoy it, yet be cautious with your personal information and guard your privacy. There are "bad guys" out there and we are being socially screened by employers. Continue reading →

Social network shows it is real: Thank you to all of my friends and colleagues

jeffreyrbunch — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:21:12 +0000

This is my “Thank You” to all my closest friends, colleagues, and former co-workers who supported me during my recent job search. I am glad to say it all worked out great, but it was the journey that inspired me … Continue reading →

Jeff Pulver is right: there is something special about Twitter, social media and the 140 Characters Conferences he created

jeffreyrbunch — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:39:50 +0000

For the uninitiated, 140 characters doesn’t mean a lot. For those who spend a portion of their time on the social media network Twitter, 140 means everything. The number 140 represents the amount of characters in a “tweet” (essentially a … Continue reading →

Spring is conference season in Portland: Digital Journalism Camp; 140 Conference NW; BarCamp; WebVisions

jeffreyrbunch — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:54:00 +0000

An already busy spring tech conference season in Portland heats up significantly for those in the Digital Strategy community. Portland has already hosted Innotech Oregon and a variety of gatherings for coders and more tech-oriented folks, with more on the … Continue reading →

Social:IRL Social Business Summit with Jeremiah Owyang quite the event (updated: video, audio)

jeffreyrbunch — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:04:45 +0000

Jeremiah Owyang I recently atttended the Social:IRL Social Business Summit with Jeremiah Owyang (@jowyang) in Kansas City, Mo. The summit was the brainchild of Ben A. Smith (@benasmith), owner of the Social:IRL consulting firm in nearby Lawrence, Kan. The event … Continue reading →

A magical spring: SXSWi, Innotech Oregon, Social Business Summit, WebVisions, DIgital Journalism Camp, #140ConfNW

jeffreyrbunch — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:43:17 +0000

Spring has definitely been a season of rebirth for me, both personally and professionally, and the journey is just beginning. A month ago today, I was in the midst of my first South by Southwest Interactive (see previous posts). The … Continue reading →

My South by Southwest Interactive wish: Journalism, social media join as allies

jeffreyrbunch — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:41:10 +0000

As a long-time journalist and social media practitioner, I was disappointed journalism and social media didn’t intersect more at South by Southwest Interactive. Continue reading →

‘Forrest Gump’ moments convince: Stick with the smart folks when it comes to Web, digital strategy

jeffreyrbunch — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:39:51 +0000

The past couple of years has seen me experience an amazing string of "Forrest Gump" moments; ones similar to Gump's fictional power meetings. During that time, I have met Jeremiah, Gary, Doc, Don (and many others) who have shaped my views of digital strategy. Those moments have convinced me to stick with the smart folks. They've proven to the non-believers that digital platforms (especially mobile and social media) are here to stay in everyone's lives. Businesses must adapt or perish. Continue reading →

South by Southwest Interactive the beginning of a new journey

jeffreyrbunch — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:01:50 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas - Wow! What more can be said by a first-timer at South by Southwest Interactive? Nothing else by me.

You have blown me away, #sxswi: from skeptic to fanatic in a matter of days. I was clueless about the mojo of this event. Perfect? No. Amazing? Yes! Continue reading →

I’m unplugging from the social grid at South by Southwest Interactive

jeffreyrbunch — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:57:20 +0000

I've made a monumental decision: I won't be keeping up with the social media rat race at South by Southwest Interactive (#sxswi) this week in Austin, Texas. Continue reading →

Digital is everywhere and the implications are endless for “media” as we enter 2011

jeffreyrbunch — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:15:36 +0000

Technology now gives us choices in our media consumption. Yet, in 2010, some legacy executives are still waging the battle of "us (journalists) vs. them (bloggers)." It's time to shed pejorative labels and move the discussion forward. Continue reading →

Chilean miners rescue says a lot about our society’s news values (rescate de los mineros chilenos dice mucho sobre las novedades de nuestra sociedad los valores)

jeffreyrbunch — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:59:28 +0000

Chilean miners rescue (Twitpic) The rescue of the Chilean miners after more than two months underground says a lot to me about our the news values of our society in an age where cynicism and negativity often prevail in our … Continue reading →

There are paths laid out for journalism, publishing companies to survive and thrive in a digital world

jeffreyrbunch — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:31:05 +0000

In geographically diverse markets of all shapes and sizes, publishing companies are pushing innovation on both the content and revenue fronts. Their efforts are paying off with returns on investment that (in some cases) are well into seven figures of new revenue. That's impressive when one considers the relatively small size of some of those markets. The new game is about audience and revenue development of all kinds: It's about print readers and online viewers; display ads in print and online; on-site and Web search; and interactive online and mobile products that deliver relevant information to customers where they spend time (especially on mobile and social media). It's about niche content and niche revenues, the sum of which will equal a new, sustainable model for digital publishing. Continue reading →

Lucky on Friday the 13th: Entrepreneurs inspire

jeffreyrbunch — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:24:46 +0000

I wanted put up a quick post to reflect on a recent round of inspiration that has hit me, thanks in large part to people in my industry, my geographic community, and circle of friends who are "killing it." I am so blessed to be surrounded by such positive and inspiring entrepreneurs in my life... Continue reading →

Inside Intel’s Social Media efforts, new Interactive Facebook Directory

jeffreyrbunch — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:12:28 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Intel’s Ekaterina Walter (@ekaterinawalter), Social Media Strategist, about the company’s social media strategy, including its Intel on Facebook presence. Intel generated quite the buzz last month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES … Continue reading →

Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival photo selected for Schmap.com Portland Guide

jeffreyrbunch — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:18:52 +0000

It wasn’t my best photo at all – in fact it was captured on a Blackberry Storm – but it’s nonetheless exciting that a photo of mine has been included in a Schmap.com Guide of Portland. We love that event … Continue reading →

New links for Vimeo videos: Digitial Journalism Camp Portland and Social Media Club of Portland

jeffreyrbunch — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:47:41 +0000

Here is a link to my Vimeo video channel, which includes videos from Portland’s Digital Journalism Camp and the Social Media Club of Portland. One of the videos, due to account bandwith limitations, had to be uploaded to my other … Continue reading →