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The Verge’s Casey Newton turns to newsletters, the latest well-known journalist to go independent
The star tech reporter is the latest to leave the comfortable confines of a big media company
McDonald’s public pursuit of its former CEO a fascinating case study
The burger joint has decided to toss out its dependable PR recipe and try something totally new.
PR guru Edward Segal joins the PR & Law Podcast to talk COVID-19, Facebook, and how to prepare for speeches under intense media scrutiny
A chance to get some communications advice from one of the most experienced pros in the business.
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An excellent discussion on how journalists got COVID-19 so wrong and what to do about it
The episode of the Ezra Klein Show raises great questions, even if we don’t yet have great answers.
The news media have failed us
Whatever side of the political aisle you might be on, one thing is clear: the US political journalists of this era have let us down.
WHO’s latest PR disaster raises serious questions about how the organization operates
How on earth did the World Health Organization’s PR team let Aylward go on live television?
As major league sports franchises wrestle with Covid-19 and suspended seasons, some lack a proper game plan
It was such an easy PR win, but the owner of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets ended up scoring an own goal.
New York TV anchor and reporter on scene shockingly let their personal animosity spill onto live television
It’s safe to say theses two TV journalists probably didn’t carpool home at the end of the day.
Tips and trends in communications and marketing carefully curated in new Digital Bits newsletter
The first issue looks at the importance of visual content, some embarrassing holiday marketing mishaps, and internal influencers.
China’s rickety state media is losing the PR battle with a social media-savvy US president
China’s moribund state-run media machine is proving incapable of promoting China’s interests in a fast, social media-driven world.
Tiny Canadian ad agency creates viral sensation with self-deprecating rap video about an unknown small town
“Mount Pearl may be an unknown place, in an unknown place, but they are very progressive in their thinking and approach,” said creative director Jason Hill.
Apple News notable for doing what was once a sacred responsibility: detailing candidates’ policy positions
Apple News might be showing up traditional news organizations when it comes to keeping the electorate informed.
My first university lecture
A slide that drew the most attention had nothing whatsoever to do with the purpose of the presentation.
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Hi! My name is Cam MacMurchy. I was born and raised in Canada and worked as a journalist before moving to China in 2004.
Today I work in Hong Kong as the Vice President of Corporate Communications of a listed company. I write about marketing, communications, and journalism, as well as technology and productivity, and anything else on my mind! I also occasionally contribute to 9to5Mac, one of the top Apple websites in the world, and run Executive Productivity. Contact me anytime.
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Technology Studio
Must-have apps, practical productivity hacks, social media dos and don’ts, getting around the Great Firewall, and the business of technology.
Killer app to simplify Zoom calls on a teleprompter
I found a super handy little utility app that gives the user full control of connected displays, including the ability to flip the screen for teleprompters.
This ain’t your dad’s flight simulator
Microsoft’s new Flight Simulator is the closest you can get to being an actual pilot.
The first iPad apps have made their way to the Mac — but they’ll cost you
Project Catalyst is already successful at breathing new life into the Mac app ecosystem.
Siri watch face settings still exist, just not where you’d think
watchOS 6 has some mighty fine improvements and one weird change.
Travel Studio
Turn off your phone and get your mind off work! Exploring the world of airlines, lounges, and exotic locales with a camera, laptop, and a few extra airline points.
Tuk Tuk’n it in Sweaty Bangkok
You can have some fun on holiday with a 360-degree camera.
Cathay Pacific finally opens proper airline lounge in Mainland China
After years of sub-par lounges in Mainland China, Cathay Pacific has finally opened a space that rivals its premium lounges in other world cities.
A maiden journey on Hong Kong’s sparkling new high-speed train
It’s time to take a ride on the fastest train out of town. Here’s what it was like.
Honky Tonkin’ in Nashville
A rip-roarin’ good time in the heart of the American South.
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