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Lou Watson

@ideascout.bsky.social

Chief Idea Scout. Reader, listener, connector, creator. Following news, insights on strategic comms, consumer behaviour (as linked to persuadability and motivation), democracy, war studies and mis/disinformation.

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How to behave on social media in 2025 - MediaCat From mascots to messy feeds, here’s what brands should prepare for in the year ahead

And here’s what @mediacatuk.bsky.social had to say: mediacat-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/mediacat...

13.01.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be part of this esteemed crowd for @prca-hq.bsky.social at 12 GMT. Join us lnkd.in/eGaeJb_q cc @candacekuss.bsky.social #trends #socialmedia #disinformation

09.01.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Spend a few minutes on your local community social channels and you’ll see conspiracy theorists out in force. Like rats in London, maybe you’re never more than a few metres away….

31.12.2024 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2025 has to be the year that we find a way to better spot, manage and regulate against dis and misinformation

31.12.2024 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do you find it disappointing? The principle of honours itself or that either of these individuals deserve to be recognised?

31.12.2024 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Have seen this complaint raised from all forms of media outlet. Give credit to the credit. ⬇️⬇️

20.12.2024 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry that you’ve had to post this. You’re not alone. Bravo for calling it out and taking a stand.

20.12.2024 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The brazenness of this claim in light of X link suppression but more, it demonstrates a fragility that nobody should want in a leader. (It’s not a good look for somebody so concerned by vanity metrics either)

18.12.2024 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ukraine brings war close to home in Moscow #CBR general

18.12.2024 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commercial Artificial Plants, Trees & Planters For Hotels, Bars, Office Artificial office plants, bespoke large trees & planters. Bespoke faux flower arrangements for the commercial & hospitality, hotel, bar & restaurant industry.

If it’s for a school it will have to pass more rigorous health and safety checks for installation. I’d look at contract suppliers. Not suggesting this company but this is who came up when I used those terms: www.artificialgreen.co.uk/pages/commer...

14.12.2024 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow launches huge attack on energy infrastructure The Kremlin says the strikes were in response to Kyiv using US-made missiles to attack its territory.

#BBCNews - Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#UkraineWar

14.12.2024 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rent-an-Andrew discovering that his tree is increasingly sparse. β€˜you sit at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on’

13.12.2024 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Still Woozy - Get By [Official Audio]
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Volume up. This morning’s mood πŸ₯° youtu.be/yhcWH8KZXEg

13.12.2024 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Own goal πŸ₯΄

12.12.2024 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

More mainstream less edgy, we enjoyed the TimeOut food emporium (lots of choice, great wines). Also Mama Shelter rooftop.

12.12.2024 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And www.instagram.com/a_obra_21?ig...

12.12.2024 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
INSACIAVEL - Google Search

Liv spent more time in bars (tapas, cooler tinned fish places). She recommended here: g.co/kgs/iHKrcjZ

12.12.2024 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Senate Approves USAGM Board

Trump just nominated Kari Lake to a job she can't have. Senate approved a bipartisan board in December that has oversight over Voice of America and other US funded broadcasters

www.voanews.com/amp/senate-a...

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12.12.2024 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2924    πŸ” 650    πŸ’¬ 106    πŸ“Œ 62
New York police warn public as 'wanted' posters target healthcare execs after CEO's death The posters also include the phrase suspect Luigi Mangione allegedly wrote on the bullets found at the crime scene -- "Deny. Defend. Depose."

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12.12.2024 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

12.12.2024 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump asks judge to dismiss Central Park Five defamation lawsuit U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of making defamatory statements during his campaign about five Black and Hispanic men who were wrongly convicted and imprisoned for the 1989 rape of a white jogger in New York’s Central Park.

Donald Trump asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of making defamatory statements during his campaign about five Black and Hispanic men who were wrongly convicted and imprisoned for the 1989 rape of a white jogger in New York reut.rs/4isLRaZ

12.12.2024 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3

Is he being framed as a Robin Hood righter of corporate wrongs?

11.12.2024 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s the evidence of glorifying? I’ve seen Luigi memes and praise from TikTok for the Easter eggs left along the way (bullet engraving, Monopoly money). This is an individual β€˜radicalised by pain’. It’s a sad outcome.

11.12.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Which area are you staying in…. We have 1) family reccos and 2) 19YO reccos. Which ones do you want πŸ₯΄

11.12.2024 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Another example of the β€˜reasonable middle’ (63%). Isn’t it always the 20% that cause most noise / issue?

11.12.2024 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An F-bomb isn’t a universal weapon.

10.12.2024 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree it’s down to context and social contracts. A good swear could be mistaken as a great leveller but the boot isn’t always worn equally. And on that respect, I’d warn of caution.

10.12.2024 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Beware those who are particularly good….

10.12.2024 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder how much Bezos’ much reported β€˜transformational leadership’ style creates a bias for β€˜stability’ figures. Madness

10.12.2024 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Public service broadcasting there

10.12.2024 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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