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Lessons in Social Media

by Jonathan Coffman January 5, 2009

Social media doesn’t have to be intimidating, in fact it’s very easy to get started and build a base of information and conversation upon which to learn and grow. As an active participant, researcher, and social-media based employee, I use social media for both my personal life and professional growth. There are numerous opportunities to [...]

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Other Blogs

by Jonathan Coffman January 5, 2009

Here are some other blogs that I’ve written or edited for: PBS Engage Blog – The social media laboratory at the Public Broadcasting Service The Convergency Room – Convergence Journalism blog of the Missouri School of Journalism Changing The Web World – New Media blog for KOMU Combatting Autism From Within – Microsite and blog for KOMU [...]

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About Jonathan

by Jonathan Coffman January 4, 2009

Social media means little if you don’t have that critical part, people. Real people want to make and grow connections. With the power of the Internet, I can help you harness those social connections and opportunities using the latest in technology and best practices. We have just begun to realize the possibilities of human interaction [...]

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The Week Ahead: Reviews of the Media Response to Hurricane Ike

by Jonathan Coffman September 14, 2008

All next week I’ll be walking you through the online and on-air media response of both the national and Houston based media. As opposed to most national disasters I actually have a personal connection to this one with my family living in Missouri City, Texas, a Houston suburb. I currently live and work in the [...]

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Houston Chronicle Excels in Hurricane Ike Coverage

by Jonathan Coffman September 13, 2008

As someone who not only is interested in news and journalism, but who also works in social media for a living I constantly see television stations and newspapers who either don’t take advantage of advances in technology or completely ignore the true value in the power of people. This morning as I think about my [...]

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Learn To 'Social Media'

by Jonathan Coffman June 22, 2008

Since I work in social-media I see it everyday, some people get it, and some people don’t. Building social-media isn’t a one-time thing. It takes time to find conversations, to build reputation, and learn the best ways to share your knowledge with the world. Here’s the thing, social media isn’t going anywhere. It’s here to [...]

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Why Life Has Been Crazy: My Huge Job Announcement

by Jonathan Coffman May 23, 2008

Over the last few weeks I’ve been dropping hints on Twitter, but it’s about time I just came out with it. I’ve accepted a position at the Public Broadcasting Service. In case you’ve been wondering why the big move and road trip from Missouri to Washington DC was happening, that’s why. I’m joining the ranks [...]

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On Email Organization

by Jonathan Coffman April 22, 2008

For the last month or so I’ve been on a rampage, an email rampage. I haven’t quite hit Inbox Zero but inbox 30-40 suits me well actually. Here’s what I’ve done: I now have only 2 visible email addresses, Gmail and my @jonathancoffman.com mail. Those other addresses (.Mac, Yahoo!, Mizzou, and my secondary Gmail) all now [...]

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A Contributr Update

by Jonathan Coffman April 8, 2008

The Contributr team has been taking a little break recently, and that’s not a good thing. We’re trying frantically to make up time but other commitments got in the way. Colby Palmer has been working on a complete redesign of the web application and the AIR desktop application and is doing a great job. He’s [...]

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Are Podcasts Dead?

by Jonathan Coffman April 7, 2008

In case you didn’t know, I’ll be in Las Vegas Sunday-Wednesday for the NAB conference (National Association of Broadcasters). The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism is sponsoring my trip so that I can present Contributr to the masses. (Let’s hope Contributr is ready, more on that tomorrow!) As I was looking [...]

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