The Realist Idealist

On the Social Sector, Politics, Using Technology, and Making Good Things (actually) Happen

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Current TV: Lagos La Vida Loca

Posted by Jake · March 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Anyone I’ve talked to recently knows that I’ve been touting the virtues of Current Media’s new website and their citizen journalism through the “pods” on their TV station (now in 51 million households!) I don’t believe there is any other company that is (intentionally) democratizing media in the same way - and the potential [...]

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Category: Business · Innovation · Social Enterprise · Social Media · awareness raising
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Clinton Going Negative = A Damn Shame

Posted by Jake · March 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Making things (actually) happen on a campaign apparently involves going negative.
We all knew this was true going into this year, but I have to admit, I honestly bought into the idea that most people were happy that the democratic campaign thus far has been much more positive.
Unfortunately, last night’s results in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode [...]

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Category: Foreign Policy · Marketing · Media · Politics
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