How the BBC have a major problem linking to YouTube videos like David Holmes and Aysha King

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On the 4th Sep 2014, +Norfolk Police and +Suffolk Police posted a video on youtube called David's Story: Road Safety Campaign. 

Two days later, it's had over five million views (6.2 million as I publish this post, 7.3m as Sun 7 Sep 2pm uk, 9m on Mon 8 Sep at 12 noon uk, 12m 11 Sep, 5 Oct 14,095,686).

BBC News at Google+ The last 100 posts: +1s, Shares and Comments

+BBC News at +Google+  have 2,637,261 people who have them in Circles.

They also have 3,395,109 users who have +1ed their page.

I've taken a look at the last 100 posts detailing +1s, Shares and Comments.

Assessing a Project's Success by the Out of Office Auto Reply, the Birthday Paradox and Speed

It maybe that time of the year in the UK when last minute vacations are taken just before the children go back to school - but, are you really ever contactable these days?

For me, the message is pretty clear. If I have to send to someone's email and get a bounce back out of auto office auto reply, I make a mental note: Give Up and Move On.

Kenilworth resident hailed as Google+ hometown hero

Google has recognised Kenilworth resident, Mike Downes as a hometown hero for making the most of the Internet to chat with over 20,000 people from around the world, including Olympic Champion, Usain Bolt, Spice Girl, Mel C, and Radio 1 presenter Reggie Yates. 

Through Google+ Mike has participated in more than 1,500 Google+ Hangouts - internet-based video chats – with academics, athletes, scientists and celebrities to discuss topics ranging from astrophysics to Team GB’s fantastic efforts at the Olympics.

Google’s recognition of Mike as a hometown hero comes after he helped Interpol, police in the UK and Canada to set-up pages on Google+ so they could hold live-streaming press conferences through Google+ Hangouts. Mike recently helped Interpol and Toronto Police to set up a press conference on Google+ during the search for a Canadian serial killer that fled to Berlin.

Mike has also worked with media organisations including KOMU TV in the USA, to teach them about using Google+ Hangouts on Air – live streaming mobile video - as a tool for reporters to file stories from remote locations.

It’s hoped that Mike’s use of Google+ will inspire others in Kenilworth and Warwickshire to get online and begin connecting with like minded people across the world.

Mike Downes said: “Google+ gives anyone the ability to connect with people who share similar passions and interests at the click of a button.”

“I have been on Google+ for a little over a year now and I’ve already connected with over 20,000 people from across the globe. There is no reason why businesses and individuals in Warwickshire can’t set up a Google+ and begin ‘hanging out’”

“My experience of Google+ has been fantastic as it allows me to connect with people locally and from across the globe”.

Anoek Eckhardt, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Google said: “Mike is a great ambassador for Google+. His interaction with thousands of people from across the world to share knowledge, advice and learn together highlights the collaborative power of Google+.”

“We hope others from across Kenilworth and throughout Warwickshire follow Mike’s lead to connect and Hangout with family, friends and like minded people through Google+.”

Today over 400 million people have signed up to Google+. Google+ also has a very strong photo community, over 3.4 billion photos have already been shared.

You can connect and Hangout with Google’s hometown hero, Mike Downes on Google+ here .

To chat with Google+ hometown hero Mike Downes, please contact the Google Press Office at press-uk@google.com or 0207 031 3130

Crisis in Midlands Journalism Audio from the 8 Dec 11 NUJ Meeting

On 8th December the Birmingham and Coventry branch of the National Union of Journalists held a meeting to discuss the Crisis in Midlands Journalism. If you are passionate about how you get your news then listen. 

You can follow the local NUJ on twitter @NUJBirmandCov and at their blog Birmingham and Coventry NUJ

   

The varied life of a radio car: two cars, one purpose, report the news

Drove into Kenilworth this afternoon and saw a BBC Coventry and Warwickshire radio car parked up and on air. Afternoon show making some cocktails in the local bar.

Yesterday, I saw on twitter another BBC radio car, not quite the same. Here they are side by side showing how the life of a radio car, identical in nature can lead some pretty different tasks depending on where they are parked.

Yesterday is Manchester: BBC radio car torched This link has audio of when rioters where outside..

BBC Coventry and Warwickshire now list What's In Kenilworth at BBC News

BBC News Online Screenshot

I am delighted to announce that whatsinKenilworth.com is now listed at BBC News Coventry and Warwickshire. The screenshot shows how the BBC list Other news providers as ITV Central and What's In Kenilworth.

This shows the BBC are committed to include external links to Local Papers, Other Radio stations and Hyperlocals. I believe this is the first time a hyperlocal citizen journalist has been included on these pages at BBC News Coventry and Warwickshire.

Please do not let wiK be the only one. Come on bloggers in Coventry and Warwickshire.

BBC Live HS2 Debate as it happened and LISTEN Again

The BBC HS2 debate is now over.  To read the BBC follow up, see

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's HS2 debate in Kenilworth

Listen Again on BBC iPlayer (limited time?)

Many Thanks to GordyFin for making this audio YouTube

BBC Tim Boswell to Andy Norman Kenilworth Youth Centre

WCC Cabinet will meet at Shire Hall on Thursday 16 June 2011 at 1.45pm. Item two on the agenda is Transforming Youth Services- Premises Review 2011: Response to Consultation and Recommendations for each Youth and Community Centre. 

The BBC ran this headline: Warwickshire plans to keep five youth centres out of 18. Hear what Andy Norman, from The Kenilworth Youth Centre had to say to BBC's Tim Boswell today (as Kenilworth is not one of the five).

NOTE: The audio was also uploaded to AudioBoo, but I've made this Audio Slide Video as it tells more of a story.

The Kenilworth Centre will host a BBC Live Radio HS2 Debate on Sun 12 June at 6pm

BBC Shane O'Connor will host

I am delighted to tell everyone that the BBC will be coming to The Kenilworth Centre to broadcast a Live High Speed Rail 2 Radio Debate on Sunday 12 June 2011 from 6-7pm. 

It's been wonderful for whatsinKenilworth.com to have been involved in the planning of this event showing how well the BBC work with local communities. Full event details and ticket availability: 

Be in the Audience: BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's Live HS2 Debate and 

Join BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's HS2 debate (from BBC News)

The debate on the HS2 high speed rail plans will be chaired by breakfast show presenter Shane O'Connor.

The panel will be made up of those who are for and against the route, including rail experts, businesses, anti-HS2 groups, and MP Jeremy Wright. It will be held at the Kenilworth Youth and Community Centre between 1800-1900 hrs on Sunday, 12 June.

The debate will be broadcast live on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire and there will be updates via Twitter at: @bbccov_newsroom hashtag #BBCCWHS2.You can apply for free tickets via the BBC Tickets website: BBC - Be in the audience - BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Live HS2 Debate

#BBCdigjo Social Media Course from Sue Llewellyn and the BBC

Warwickshire Library News from the BBC - listen again now

BBC Meet Hyperlocals from the West Midlands

For the 6 June 2011 at BBC Coventry: BBC Coventry and warwickshire, public sector, hyperlocal and social media – an evening.

For the 31 March 2011 at BBC Birmingham, read on..