Category: networks

The meaning of networks

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Dispersed Networks, International Communcation, networks, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

As I’ve starting to pull together the elements for a project on dispersed networks of influence, I thought I’d better start by thinking about the idea of networks in Public Diplomacy and then more specifically dispersed networks. Within the study of public diplomacy there has been various discussions about networks vs. hierarchies. For example RS … Read More “The meaning of networks” »

Linking ideas

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Dispersed Networks, networks, online, Virtual Communities

Due to busy week I’ll just put two great links that demonstrate the importance of creating empowering links between peopel and particularly between different specialisms online. Yochai Benkler: Open-source economics from TED and a site sharing the Many Eyes; A service that combines information visualization with social software, enabling collaborative visualization by groups of users. … Read More “Linking ideas” »

Looking at the Iranian Blogosphere

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Dispersed Networks, networks, online, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

The publication of Mapping Iran’s Online Public: Politics and Culture in the Persian Blogosphere by John Kelly, and Bruce Etling at Harvard demonstrates the way in which mapping the networks of bloggers can provide and insight into the way they cluster around certain topics. This is the image that study produced; Both image and report … Read More “Looking at the Iranian Blogosphere” »

of networks and data maps

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'Listening', Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, International Communcation, Listening exercises, Network analysis, networks, online, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

The rapid development of new technology has enabled the creation of mass instant communication and rapid information dissemination. This technology also allows rapid collection of data and the production of data maps and network diagrams. While I’ll pursue the important variations of network diagrams another day, today I’ll focus on highlighting the potential of these … Read More “of networks and data maps” »

Engaging with the social and cultural expectations online

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International Communcation, Listening exercises, networks, online, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

Each community, particularly online, has its own cultural and social expectations. To be able to engage successfully, the international actor has to navigate not just the practical barriers, for example learning how to upload videos, but also these cultural and social barriers. (Options for Influence, p. 43) Recognising the social and cultural expectations online will … Read More “Engaging with the social and cultural expectations online” »

Wandren PD; considering online networks

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Dispersed Networks, International Communcation, networks, online, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy, Technorati, Virtual Communities

The current vogue in many practitioner organisations is for developing networks as part of their public diplomacy activity. After surveying the technological landscape and their options online, some organisations may seek to continue this network building in virtual worlds and social spaces. This presents a vast array of options – as such it requires an … Read More “Wandren PD; considering online networks” »

Engaging with networks and virtual communities

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networks, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

Success in the virtual community business hinges not on technology-driven differentiation but on strategies designed to accelerate member acquisition and to create deep understanding of the needs of those members. This accurate comment comes from Net gain; expanding markets through virtual communities. Arguments for greater engagement with political groups around the world have appeared in … Read More “Engaging with networks and virtual communities” »