http://www.podnosh.com/blog/2006/10/11/just-add-warts-for-a-good-story/ Social media, active citizens, podcasting, neighbourhoods and more. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:57:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 http://www.podnosh.com/blog/2006/10/11/just-add-warts-for-a-good-story/#comment-132260 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:05:28 +0000 http://www.podnosh.com/blog/2006/10/11/just-add-warts-for-a-good-story/#comment-132260 [...] I’ve long been interested in the positive power of gossip to strengthen networks and share social mores.  The report “Communications: some lessons from the New Deal for Communities programme” concludes that: The development of positive word of mouth networks provides a strong base of awareness and a means of identifying and addressing problems. Word of mouth communication between residents is one of, if not the most effective means of communication and encouraging resident engagement. – Some word of mouth communication will occur naturally as the programme develops however there is a need to facilitate its progress by encouraging all residents to share their experiences with their friends [...] [...] I’ve long been interested in the positive power of gossip to strengthen networks and share social mores.  The report “Communications: some lessons from the New Deal for Communities programme” concludes that: The development of positive word of mouth networks provides a strong base of awareness and a means of identifying and addressing problems. Word of mouth communication between residents is one of, if not the most effective means of communication and encouraging resident engagement. – Some word of mouth communication will occur naturally as the programme develops however there is a need to facilitate its progress by encouraging all residents to share their experiences with their friends [...]

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