Archive for February, 2011

Social Media Panel – and it’s free!

February 25, 2011

In just a couple of weeks, I will be participating in a panel discussion on how nonprofits may, should and shouldn’t incorporate social media strategies. I’m the small fry of the group, as the other panelists are Dennis Kennedy (@denniskennedy), Pete Salsich (@petesalsich), and Julie Ann Broyles. It should be fun and informative – I [...]

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The Demise of Guitar Hero and Activision’s Legal Woes

February 17, 2011

Here is an interesting sampling of the lawsuits filed throughout the life of the “Heros.” Romantics v Activision– filed in 2007 – 80s band was irked that a lookalike/soundalike band singing “What I like about you” appeared in Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, and they sued for infringement of their right of publicity. Status – Dismissed in favor of [...]

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Collaboration, Copyright, and Conflict

February 10, 2011

Humans are social creatures.  We enjoy interacting with others, exchanging ideas, and possibly sharing the latest celebrity gossip.  Our desire to interact with others extends beyond the social realm; work is more enjoyable and better executed with the input of colleagues.  There are those who must work together due to the nature of the business – think office buildings and cubicles [...]

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