A summary of some social media sessions I ran at a recent housing conference. My key message was not "don't do it" but rather "do it properly". Continue reading
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2013/10/6-social-media-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/
Today is Safer Internet Day 2013, which aims to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people. Continue reading
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2013/02/today-is-safer-internet-day/
Monday 21 January saw the return of Edinburgh’s Social Media Surgeries. A few of us had been talking about bringing them back for some time, and I’m delighted to say that it was a huge succes...
I'm pleased to announce that Edinburgh's Social Media Surgeries are making a comeback on Monday 21 January, from 17:30 at McDonald Road Library. Continue reading
We're relaunching Edinburgh Social Media Surgeries and are having a gathering of potential surgeons to come along and see what's involved, on Monday 10 Dec. Continue reading
The next #TeaCampScotland is taking place this Thursday in Edinburgh, from 4pm. Teacamps are informal gatherings for digital people who work in and around government, and also outside of governme...
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/07/teacampscotland-edinburgh-thursday-12-july/
Last weekend saw #islandgovcamp in Orkney. I'll blog more about the event soon, but I wanted to quickly mention one of the main (I think) triumphs of the weekend - showcasing the potential for te...
Following successful Scottish GovCamps in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, the next gathering is taking place in picturesque Orkney, on 25-27 May 2012. Whether you're able to attend or not, we'd love to h...
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/04/islandgovcamp-call-for-ideas/
Following a successful first meet-up last month , the next Tartan Tweetmeet will take place in a number of Scottish cities next Wednesday 28th March, with the theme of "social media and the futur...
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/03/social-media-and-the-future-of-journalism/
Last night I went along to #smedinburgh – a meet up for people from all backgrounds to come and discuss social media. I made some useful contacts and the people … Continue reading
http://www.prettysimple.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/03/social-media-surgeries-2/