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Keeping an Open Mind on Gamification
3rd March 2014
Gamification is, perhaps, the buzzword de jour, and for some this is off-putting. However it is worth trying to consider its potential by getting gamification into perspective. It is a design tactic which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, depending on what it is being used for and the specifics of the design.
Biopharma Expertise from F1000Prime
28th February 2014
The best articles in biological and medical research are handpicked by experts to appear in F1000Prime's database. Yulia Aspinall highlights two of the key features which help to generate more opportunities for innovation in biopharmaceutical research and development.
Dig Deeper into Social Media Monitoring with Digimind Social
27th February 2014
Social media monitoring products vary considerably in terms of their capabilities in areas such as analysis, reporting and real-time results. Aileen Marshall highlights the best features of Digimind Social.
Face-to-Face with FreePint
27th February 2014
Keeping track of new products and services is essential - find out how FreePint's Community of Practice (CoP) sessions, reviews and Topic Series can help you stay on top of developments. Upcoming CoP sessions offer the opportunity to discuss how to determine the value of information investments, and the state of the industry as regards product development. Tools which allow PR professionals to monitor social media are also under the spotlight in the next couple of months.
My Favourite Tipples from an Engineering Specialist
27th February 2014
Mark Burnard manages a team of manufacturing engineers for a global designer and manufacturer of heavy vehicle axles and ancillary systems. He shares his favourite tipples.
Choosing Your Social Media Monitoring Tool
26th February 2014
Social media monitoring is a big area of focus for many buyers of information services. Chris Porter introduces upcoming FreePint articles and reviews on social media monitoring tools and related services covering a range of information-intensive job roles, from researchers, competitive intelligence managers and public relations professionals to customer service and consumer marketing teams.
Social Enterprise: Technology is Important but Don't Forget the Users
24th February 2014
The FreePint Topic Series: The Social Enterprise has already included a wide variety of articles on how you can make your enterprise more social. One theme that has tied all of these articles together is that there will always be technology involved - and the latest articles have looked closely at some of these technologies. However, it's important to remember that technology is only an enabler; at the heart of any social implementation will be the users and this will be discussed in many of the future articles on the social enterprise.
Social Enterprise Case Study Featured in Next FreePint Webinar
20th February 2014
Analyst Rebecca O'Reilly of Capco and Social Enterprise series co-producer Shimrit Janes will present during the next FreePint Webinar: Social Enterprise Case Study: CapInTouch. If you have questions about the practical steps to success with a social enterprise project, this session will provide invaluable tips and insight from the real world.
The Value of Authenticity and Transparency in the Social Enterprise
19th February 2014
Consider a scenario where the latest financial report contains bad news. It's all very well to talk about the numbers as they are, but there is also an opportunity to discuss areas for improvement, plans for a better future and cast a softer light on harsh tidings. This is storytelling in action and at the heart of communicating within a social enterprise, explains Azfarul Islam.
Enterprises: Avoid Hype When Going Social
14th February 2014
FreePint's Topic Series: The Social Enterprise is in full swing with articles on SharePoint and its alternatives such as Huddle, Confluence and open source WordPress published this week. Capco's collaborative platform "CapInTouch" is also under the spotlight in a case study with takeaways for others considering a bespoke solution. Stick to what's meaningful for your business and avoid the hype, advises Shimrit Janes in her editorial.
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