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News reporting of Boston bombings a load of bull

Published April 25, 2013

On radio and TV broadcasts, in Twitter posts and blogs, and on news outlet websites, we've had a dirge of drivel that I'm embarrassed to even call journalism.

Twitter is just a tool

Published April 24, 2013

My students who read this post are going to laugh because I had a soapbox moment about this in class last week. Here is my current media "thing": Twitter is a tool used by human beings. It can be used for both good and evil. It can be used with skill and finesse or with ineptitude and incompetence. My concern is that many of us seem to lose our common sense when it comes to evaluating the difference on the social media site.

Times have changed for athletes in social situations

Published Feb. 20, 2013

Depending how old you are and where you go in Milwaukee, you'll hear stories about members of the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks pulling up a bar stool and having a beer and sharing a story with the locals. But as time has gone on and technology has advanced, the city's athletes are less likely to be part of the bar scene.

Burger King hack exposes media vulnerability

Published Feb. 19, 2013

Yesterday, fast-food chain Burger King lost its Twitter account. The feed was shut down following a hack, during which the restaurant's larger competitor's images and golden arches were posted on the page.

I barely understand LinkedIn

Published Feb. 11, 2013

I got an email from LinkedIn this morning congratulating me for being among the top five percent most-viewed LinkedIn profiles for 2012. Considering that I barely understand the purpose of LinkedIn, I find this hard to believe. On the other hand, since I barely understand LinkedIn, it just might be true.

Short video loops may be the next big deal for Twitter

Published Jan. 24, 2013

Twitter is hoping the next innovation is just the evolution of a micro YouTube. For making and sharing short looping videos, the media company is playing with a product called Vine.

Gaffigan shows Milwaukee some love on Twitter

Published Dec. 19, 2012

Comedian Jim Gaffigan showed Milwaukee some love today by promoting "his" beer that's being sold at The Pabst Theater during his upcoming three nearly sold-out shows.

Twitter offers new way to rate TV shows

Published Dec. 18, 2012

It's not a perfect system, but TV outlets have for decades looked to Nielsen to provide a reasonable measure of who is watching what and when. Now, Nielsen is teaming up with Twitter to provide a new ratings system.

Tragedies chronicled through media

Published Dec. 17, 2012

Sometimes television brings us wonder, entertainment and enlightenment. At other times, we witness events of people at their worst. The mass killings that took place last week in Newtown, Conn., were truly tragic.

Bronze Fonz as Aimee Mann's muse?

Published Dec. 12, 2012

When Aimee Mann performed at The Pabst early in November, she couldn't help but comment on The Bronze Fonz. Now she's mentioned him in a new song.

I'm too texty for my thumbs

Published Nov. 8, 2012

It's super convenient to hold the epicenter of communication in the palm of your hand, but what happens when the fingers that attach to the fleshy cradle start communicating back to you via nerve pathways?

11 tips that should improve your social media skills

Published Sept. 12, 2012

Several people have asked for "social media tips" lately, so I thought I'd blog about the topic and expand upon a few recent presentations that I've done. Enjoy, share and please offer your tips via the talkbacks.

Meet the 2012 Green Bay Packers

Published Sept. 6, 2012

The 2012 NFL season begins this Sunday, and the Green Bay Packers open up at Lambeau Field against the San Francisco 49ers. Here is a quick look at the offensive, defensive and special teams starters (as well as some key backups) along with some interesting facts and how to connect with them.

Have you "Eastwooded?"

Published Aug. 31, 2012

The RNC seemed to be politics as usual until last night, when Clint Eastwood took the stage to speak to the convention - and the empty chair next to him.

Milwaukee Talks: Green Bay Packers tight end Tom Crabtree

Published Aug. 23, 2012

Tom Crabtree is one of the Green Bay Packers' many offensive options and is one of the team's greatest Tweeters. Or at least he was, until shutting down on his 46,000 followers for the season. He talks about that, how you balance the expectation of the last two years against a new season, and how he's approaching tonight's preseason game.

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