Friday, September 3, 2010

Business Case Study:  Using Social Media for crisis communication with General Motors Christopher Barger at PodCamp Toronto

Business Case Study: Using Social Media for crisis communication with General Motors Christopher Barger at PodCamp Toronto

February 22, 2010 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

At the recent PodCamp Toronto 2010 social media conference – I had the pleasure of taking in the talk by Christopher Barger – the Director of Social Media for General Motors U.S.A.
Mr. Barger came to Canada for a weekend to discuss how GM made extensive use of online social media in a presentation titled, “The [...]

RANTS: Why Toronto hates the TTC – Stupid shit like NOT having ALL collector booths open when busy (and good looking signs)

December 31, 2009 by Richard Budman · 2 Comments 

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Sure, it was nice of the TTC to provide free transit rides for Toronto peeps traveling on New Years Eve between 12 and 4 am. But my experience with Toronto’s better way twelve hours earlier is what will leave a bitter taste in my mouth and make me forget quickly about any good.

NEWS: IT’S ON BITCHES! – WIND mobile launches in Canada to take on incumbents BELL and ROGERS

December 16, 2009 by Richard Budman · Leave a Comment 

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Some mobile relief must be needed when you get a big crowd of people and media to brave the frigid cold of Toronto for the official launch of a new mobile brand and store in Canada – WIND.
Even more impressive, the crowd was awaiting the unveiling of a big outdoor statue – which [...]