tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.comments2012-01-24T23:17:39.283-08:00School PR in North TexasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-70227596511588209422009-04-28T14:07:00.000-07:002009-04-28T14:07:00.000-07:00This is a good point, Dave, as most of the experts...This is a good point, Dave, as most of the experts agree with you. Most people do not want a company to shout updates at them, ala traditional advertising. <br />But...it is possible for organizations, news outlets, etc., to seed information on Twitter for others to post and "re-tweet."<br />I'm still of the thought that the personal, human route is best.TMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382216894692118302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-35002236402986836492009-04-28T13:52:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:52:00.000-07:00I think you've made me realize that there really a...I think you've made me realize that there really aren't currently any professional organizations or companies whose Twitter accounts I'm very interested in. I follow some news accounts like @BreakingNews and now @GoogleNews , and lots of ISD's, and @teainfo. The updates I'm most interested in are from individual people about things they find worth talking about.Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-17056670642120550552009-04-28T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:47:00.000-07:00I think most of the districts using Twitter are se...I think most of the districts using Twitter are setting up an official account that's focused on news, and in the event of a school closing or other urgent news, they'll use that same account to spread that news.<br /><br />If you search on Twitter for "ISD", you'll see many accounts like this one:<br /><A HREF="http://twitter.com/GrandPrairieFA" REL="nofollow">http://twitter.com/GrandPrairieFA</Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-34978182141365874822009-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:43:00.000-07:00In searching for groups, I found TCU Alert. Have ...In searching for groups, I found TCU Alert. Have any of you considered using Twitter for mass alerts such as school closings due to bad weather?Charlotte LaGronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361122160185585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-89802520427537690432009-04-23T10:44:00.000-07:002009-04-23T10:44:00.000-07:00I'm like Tammy, I have no loyalty to any particula...I'm like Tammy, I have no loyalty to any particular blog. However, I do have some I favor. On the business side, I like http://blog.ragan.com/prjunkie. When the baseball gods allow, I like Jamey Newberg's fine work at http://newberg.mlblogs.com.Sam Buchmeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010552608554305646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-53953492792231713002009-04-23T09:11:00.000-07:002009-04-23T09:11:00.000-07:00okay...I'm just not with it. I have read blogs, b...okay...I'm just not with it. I have read blogs, but not any one blog regularly. I love reading comments left in regards to a story. I will go to Dallas News and read comments/response to a story left by readers responses, but I have never been a blog "follower". I've tried this week to get on the wagon and have failed thus far. I think I would follow a TSPR blog becuase of the direct bennefitHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256405985505946391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-45429688631106853862009-04-22T14:32:00.000-07:002009-04-22T14:32:00.000-07:00At work, I tend to read http://dallasisdblog.dalla...At work, I tend to read http://dallasisdblog.dallasnews.com quite a bit. Many times, I'm looking more at reader response as much as what the writers are saying. I've noticed how some newspaper bloggers are willing to post information before it has been verified, even going so far as to mention things "they've heard." I know blogs are supposed to be a little more informal, but that's a little Brad Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997539994700153495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-68483921369794268132009-04-22T11:55:00.000-07:002009-04-22T11:55:00.000-07:00I like Newspaper Death Watch because of the news t...I like <A HREF="http://www.newspaperdeathwatch.com" REL="nofollow">Newspaper Death Watch</A> because of the news they share and the tone they take. The news is a focused collection of announcements pertinent to their topic - the current struggles of newspapers to stay profitable (or just to not go bankrupt). The tone is honest -- layoffs and massive drops in sales are rightly called "sickening", Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-62159192263918896302009-04-20T21:03:00.000-07:002009-04-20T21:03:00.000-07:00One of my favorite personal blogs to follow is htt...One of my favorite personal blogs to follow is <A HREF="http://dadomatic.com/" REL="nofollow">http://dadomatic.com/</A>What I like about this blog and how it's relevant to TSPRA is that this is an example of a multi-author blog. The writers are spread out all over the place. This shows that it is possible to to run a single blog with contribution coming from a group spread out over a large area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504735292652768245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-76337003189037669652009-04-20T15:42:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:42:00.000-07:00Adding to my previous post...
My very favorite bl...Adding to my previous post...<br /><br />My very favorite blog:<br />http://starsblog.dallasnews.com<br />Miek Heika, a sports reporter for the Dallas Morning News hosts this blog. I like it because it provides up-to-date information on the team, their practices, injuries, etc. Heika also starts threads that allow for fan discussion that's pretty interesting. <br /><br />The other blog I read Charlotte LaGronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361122160185585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-31082002064469772832009-04-20T14:31:00.000-07:002009-04-20T14:31:00.000-07:00My very favorite blog:
http://starsblog.dallasnews...My very favorite blog:<br />http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/<br /><br />Other blogs I watch:<br />http://dallasisdblog.dallasnews.com/Charlotte LaGronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361122160185585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-58697908122787872232009-04-17T14:38:00.000-07:002009-04-17T14:38:00.000-07:00Responses to homework questions...please keep in m...Responses to homework questions...please keep in mind that I'm still getting comfortable with this site and its potential.<br /><br />1. Who should manage the TSPRA LinkedIn group? TSPRA Executive Director or another TSPRA staff member...thinking in terms of longevity and sustainablilty. ???<br />2. How much time do you feel will be required? That’s a good question…I’m not sure I can answer that.Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256405985505946391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-12228709647152254502009-04-17T13:14:00.000-07:002009-04-17T13:14:00.000-07:00(responding to Thursday/Friday questions)
1) Terr...(responding to Thursday/Friday questions)<br /><br />1) Terry? There should probably be a volunteer or two who are interested in keeping an eye on it, and admin privileges for someone 'official' - maybe a board member or VP.<br />2) I haven't admin'd a group on LinkedIn, but I can't imagine how it would possibly require more than a maximum of 5 hours/week. Probably more like 1-2 hours spread out Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-75996668524020143092009-04-16T18:55:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:55:00.000-07:00I have had a LinkedIn account for a while, however...I have had a LinkedIn account for a while, however, I haven't accessed it lately. There are many people on the site, which is great for building a professional network. <br /><br />I do like that the account will send emails to the email address you prefer for any activity on your account. It is a great way to keep in touch with a professional network. I enjoy having my professional page ballard_kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397185662052968008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-42729452526201496832009-04-15T14:31:00.000-07:002009-04-15T14:31:00.000-07:00I'm really liking the Groups feature and enjoying ...I'm really liking the Groups feature and enjoying the additional connections. In looking for other groups, I've seen a couple for other school districts and sometimes for alumni of specific high schools...I'd be interested in hearing feedback from people who have joined/created/used those types of groups.Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-7363147897679265242009-04-15T11:19:00.000-07:002009-04-15T11:19:00.000-07:00This is a great idea Terry. LinkedIn is easy enoug...This is a great idea Terry. LinkedIn is easy enough to use, but I doubt it's something I'll check daily - maybe once a week or so.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742697168108437075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-83469583064466145802009-04-14T19:02:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:02:00.000-07:00Great job Terry with keeping this together. I agre...Great job Terry with keeping this together. I agree with Dave and think we should have a LinkedIn group for TSPRA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504735292652768245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-75514629345506724152009-04-14T13:14:00.001-07:002009-04-14T13:14:00.001-07:00Easy enough to use, but it took me several searche...Easy enough to use, but it took me several searches before I found any TSPRAns on there. Even some that I knew used Facebook (therefore I assumed they would use this as well) were not on there.<br /><br />Not a site that I use for back and forth communication, but maybe that's just me. I've had a profile for awhile now, don't use it a whole lot.....Brad Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997539994700153495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-18402295906077016702009-04-14T13:14:00.000-07:002009-04-14T13:14:00.000-07:00Easy enough to use, but it took me several searche...Easy enough to use, but it took me several searches before I found any TSPRAns on there. Even some that I knew used Facebook (therefore I assumed they would use this as well) were not on there.<br /><br />Not a site that I use for back and forth communication, but maybe that's just me. I've had a profile for awhile now, don't use it a whole lot.....Brad Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997539994700153495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-35337007519142333982009-04-14T12:17:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:17:00.000-07:00I agree with Brad...thank you Terry for getting th...I agree with Brad...thank you Terry for getting this started. I'm looking forward to exploring how social media can benefit our organization and school districts.<br /><br />I too was frustrated when it came to selecting a category to find other TSPRAns. Assume it will get easier as it becomes more familiar.Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256405985505946391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-88095373065402914062009-04-14T11:45:00.000-07:002009-04-14T11:45:00.000-07:00I looked at LinkedIn a while back, but I wasn't lo...I looked at LinkedIn a while back, but I wasn't looking for a job then and there didn't seem to be as many people on there. Now, there seem to be many more people on the site, and I can see how the site could be useful whether or not someone is looking for a job at the moment.<br /><br />After a little bit of playing around, I think that LinkedIn looks like an amazing way to maintain a Dave Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162251042576835373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-37008376999434029432009-04-14T11:40:00.000-07:002009-04-14T11:40:00.000-07:00I love using web-based technology to stay connecte...I love using web-based technology to stay connected! LinkedIn is very easy to use and is similar to Facebook. <br /><br /><br />This is a great project for TSPRA. Can't wait for the next assignment!Charlotte LaGronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361122160185585129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-69515888501333658512009-04-09T15:10:00.000-07:002009-04-09T15:10:00.000-07:00Great job getting this rocking Terry!Great job getting this rocking Terry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-35960226656968295162008-04-17T14:03:00.000-07:002008-04-17T14:03:00.000-07:00School districts could use Twitter, Check out a re...School districts could use Twitter, Check out a <A HTTP://NEXTCOMMUNICATION.WORDPRESS.COM/2008/04/17/SCHOOL-DISTRICTS-COULD-TWITTER-TOO/ HREF="" REL="nofollow">related post</A> by a fellow Sprinter and join the discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365364237575453946.post-90553050308759431132008-04-10T21:21:00.000-07:002008-04-10T21:21:00.000-07:00I would highly recommend using an site stats (Goog...I would highly recommend using an site stats (Google Analytics, StatCounter, etc.) to see which content gets the most traffic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com