February 2010 – The Wayward Celt

A short diatribe on Social Media pitfalls and pet peeves

February 19, 2010 by Jason O'Donnell

Jason O'Donnell

You all know I am active in the social media world, both personally and professionally. You also know I have opinions and I am not shy about them. I'd like to take some time here to discuss a few missteps I often see in the various social networks which may…

Social Media; Who’s doing it right? Forrester? The BBC?

February 10, 2010February 19, 2010 by Jason O'Donnell

Jason O'Donnell

How about neither? This week has been fairly busy in the Social Media world when it comes to shakeups. First it was the news that Forrester (an independent market research firm) began telling its analyst employees to either take down or redirect their personal blogs to the Forrester main site…

New Ink: I had an itch, so I scratched it.

February 9, 2010October 5, 2010 by Jason O'Donnell

Jason O'Donnell

It is true what they say; tattoos are addictive. Ever since my first ink back in February 1996, I've been constantly planning the next pieces I'll get, always looking at least 3 designs in the future. Each design has shifted and changed as I have, up to the point where…

On interviews, blogging, and transparent collaboration

February 5, 2010February 19, 2010 by Jason O'Donnell

Jason O'Donnell

Some call it vanity, but a little self promotion can't hurt, right? Today, I was honoured to have been the first in what will become a regular series of interviews with various people involved with my employer, IBM Rational Client Support. You can read the full text of my interview…