Comments on: Astroturfing in the District of Corruption http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/ Musings and analysis on marketing, buzz and communications. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:22 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Red Couch: Naked Coversations | Green Robe Industries http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-38254 Red Couch: Naked Coversations | Green Robe Industries Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:21:39 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-38254 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] 09:45 Geoff Livingston, whose PR practice inside the beltway is primarily for technology clients talks about astroturfing and ther slimey practices of political PR practtitoners inside the Washington DC [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] 09:45 Geoff Livingston, whose PR practice inside the beltway is primarily for technology clients talks about astroturfing and ther slimey practices of political PR practtitoners inside the Washington DC [...]

]]> By: Aaron Brazell » Episode 2 http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31260 Aaron Brazell » Episode 2 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:27:05 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31260 [...] Astroturfing in the District of Columbia [...] [...] Astroturfing in the District of Columbia [...]

]]> By: The District of Corruption Show » Episode 2 http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31165 The District of Corruption Show » Episode 2 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:11:27 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31165 [...] Astroturfing in the District of Columbia [...] [...] Astroturfing in the District of Columbia [...]

]]> By: Christopher Dorobek http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31074 Christopher Dorobek Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:11:37 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31074 The nice thing about the whole Web 2.0 world is that -- guess what, people just soak up information because there is so much information out there. People pull from the NYT and Wikipedia and blogs... and then they think about what makes sense -- and what doesn't. So -- three cheers for being an active reader and for thinking! And cheers to Geoff for highlighting this so people can watch out for it. All of us are smarter then any one of us. The nice thing about the whole Web 2.0 world is that — guess what, people just soak up information because there is so much information out there. People pull from the NYT and Wikipedia and blogs… and then they think about what makes sense — and what doesn’t. So — three cheers for being an active reader and for thinking! And cheers to Geoff for highlighting this so people can watch out for it.

All of us are smarter then any one of us.

]]> By: District of Corruption Radio & Cloverfield Meet-Up » The Buzz Bin http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31063 District of Corruption Radio & Cloverfield Meet-Up » The Buzz Bin Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:52:59 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31063 [...] Astroturfing in the District of Corruption [...] [...] Astroturfing in the District of Corruption [...]

]]> By: Presto Vivace Blog: Citizen generated content and the end of silence http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31055 Presto Vivace Blog: Citizen generated content and the end of silence Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:07:34 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31055 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Buzz BinThis use of fake advocacy groups is a common practice here in Washington, and is usually done in deep secrecy. Companies, issues-oriented advocacy groups, trade associations and politicians fly under the radar, while they try throw mud from a distance. While giving compelling cases, you should always dig a little deeper to see who comprises these advocacy groups.The Orwellian names taken on by fake front groups is a joke among the locals here in the nation's capitol. Although everyone knew what was going on, for whatever combination of reasons, everyone went along with these Potemkin groups.Political bloggers have no such patience. Exposing sock puppet comments are a sport among amateur bloggers. Nor are fall guys going to be sufficient to appease political blogs. The charm of a political blog is going after the biggest target you can, just ask Walmart.The way to work social media is to take an agricultural view. Think in terms of cultivation rather than manipulation. Use blog search tools such as Technorati, Blogdigger, etc., to identify your friends and them reward them. Encourage your employees and subcontractors to blog. Above all, consult with a credible expert on social media. Labels: astroturf, online communications, Potomac Area Tech, PR [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Buzz BinThis use of fake advocacy groups is a common practice here in Washington, and is usually done in deep secrecy. Companies, issues-oriented advocacy groups, trade associations and politicians fly under the radar, while they try throw mud from a distance. While giving compelling cases, you should always dig a little deeper to see who comprises these advocacy groups.The Orwellian names taken on by fake front groups is a joke among the locals here in the nation’s capitol. Although everyone knew what was going on, for whatever combination of reasons, everyone went along with these Potemkin groups.Political bloggers have no such patience. Exposing sock puppet comments are a sport among amateur bloggers. Nor are fall guys going to be sufficient to appease political blogs. The charm of a political blog is going after the biggest target you can, just ask Walmart.The way to work social media is to take an agricultural view. Think in terms of cultivation rather than manipulation. Use blog search tools such as Technorati, Blogdigger, etc., to identify your friends and them reward them. Encourage your employees and subcontractors to blog. Above all, consult with a credible expert on social media. Labels: astroturf, online communications, Potomac Area Tech, PR [...]

]]> By: Global Neighbourhoods: Astroturfing & getting slimed inside the beltway http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/comment-page-1/#comment-31049 Global Neighbourhoods: Astroturfing & getting slimed inside the beltway Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:49:54 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2008/01/14/astroturfing-in-the-district-of-corruption/#comment-31049 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Livingston, whose PR practice inside the beltway is primarily for technology clients talks about astroturfing and ther slimey practices of political PR practtitoners inside the Washington DC [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Livingston, whose PR practice inside the beltway is primarily for technology clients talks about astroturfing and ther slimey practices of political PR practtitoners inside the Washington DC [...]

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