Detroit, Michigan, was once the 20th century capital of the industrialist world; today it declared bankruptcy — the largest city in the USA to do so. It is facing debts of more than 18.5 million dollars and has long been a city in decline. It is estimated almost 80,000 buildings in the city are ‘abandonedContinue reading “Detroit’s decay”
Author Archives: Amy Feldtmann
Millennials 101
Based on my notes from the opening presentation at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference, Hilton Hotel, New York City. Not all insights belong to me. In the mid-2000s, I used to work for a car insurance brand that was solely aimed at younger generations, and it was in that role thatContinue reading “Millennials 101”
Tech in Taghazout
If I could do any job in the world, I’d be a National Geographic photographer* with regular assignments trying to capture stories throughout India, Australia, Morocco and along the rest of Mediterranean. Maybe Syria one day too. The other job I think I would like, is to work at Maptia. Maptia is tech start-up formedContinue reading “Tech in Taghazout”
Perspective
These aren’t my photos. They are taken by Gold Walkley winning journalist for the West Australian newspaper Steve Pennells. As tragic as the images are, I think his work is some of the most impressive photojournalism I’ve seen so far this year. The more attention on this crisis the better. And, as Pennells point out,Continue reading “Perspective”
Dealing with digital disasters
My notes from the opening presentation by Richard Torrenzano at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference, Hilton Hotel, New York City. Not all insights are mine. THE NEW REALITY Cyber attacks aren’t just about stealing data from companies. They affect reputation, and brands, like Domino’s Pizza found, and disrupt customers, as South Korean banks found just this year. WeContinue reading “Dealing with digital disasters”
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