This week's three topics: Why intelligent minds embrace the rule of writing, how great storytelling can make your business stand out, and it's time for me to get some learnin' dun.

This week’s three topics are (1) Content Management in the Age of Misinformation, (2) Has employee surveillance gone too far?, and (3) And AI is coming for your job PR-people, it’s now crunching copy for brands.

This week's three topics are: (1) Noam Chomsky, the author of Manufacturing Consent, talks about today's radical media. (2) How to Incorporate Influencers into Your Social Media Marketing Plan, and (3) Why do most of us stick with Social Media sites when we don't trust them?

Summary: • "A terrifying new theory: Fake news and conspiracy theories as an evolutionary strategy" by Paul Rosenberg • "Facebook shut down political ad research, daring authorities to pursue regulation" by Christianna Silva • "Sharing videos on social media from Tokyo Games is not allowed -IOC" by Karolos Grohmann --------  Hosted by Mike Nicholson.  Communicate For Effect covers the strategies and tactics of digital communication.  This is the place for a quick, weekly download of news, tips, and information to help you become a more effective digital communicator.  These short, snackable episodes include topics on digital marketing, public relations, and technology.    Find the show notes and more at www.46alpha.com

Summary: • "Targeted ads aren't just annoying, they can be harmful. Here's how to fight back" by Silvia Milano • "Retargeting: What Is It, Why You Need It, and How To Do It" on 46ALPHA • "Hate "Clusters" Spread Disinformation Across Social Media. Mapping Their Networks Could Disrupt Their Reach" by Jigsaw

Summary: • "Languaging: The Strategic Use of Language to Change Thinking" by Nicolas Cole • "Topic Clusters, Pillar Pages, and 10X Content For Your Inbound Website" • "Now Google will display why it's showing you its search results" by Rachel Kraus of Mashable

Summary: • "Why Your Brand Credibility Depends On A High-Quality Content Strategy" by John Hall • "Social Media Listening and Monitoring: What Is It and How To Do It" • "Behind Black Rifle coffee, the 'anti-hipster' answer to Starbucks' 'latte liberals' says sales are surging"

Summary: • "4 Simple Ways To Build Trust and Improve Website Conversions in 2021" • Why Companies Should Consider Starting a Corporate Responsibility Program • Changes Coming to Instagram and How it Impacts Influencers

Summary: • "Social Media Seems Like the 'Holy Grail,' But This Marketing Strategy Is Even More Important" by Laura Perkes • Crisis Communication: How to Plan, Prepare, Execute and Assess Your Next Crisis • The new anti-Twitter "free speech" Social Media site

Summary: • "10 Steps for Managing and Repairing Your Businesses Online Reputation" by Martin Zwilling • Choosing the Best Media Database for Digital PR • Shrinking local paper sparks startup news operation