How technology enables companies to connect with customers
I’m in the unique position as a blogger who interacts with journalists, popular ‘A-list’ blogs, and PR firms who present new stories and I’ve observed a trend that Popular Blogs and Mainstream Media appear the same I first started this discussion on Friendfeed, and now … Continue readingHow Popular Blogs and Mainstream Media Appear The Same
My CEO, George Colony lists out a few products and services that have ‘disappeared’ due to technology in his latest blog post. He lists out encyclopedias, classifies, records, actors and even trans-continental flights. He asks what could disappear next. I’ll throw out some hypothetical situations … Continue readingPredictions: What Technology will Replace
Ongoing List of Social Media Strategies A social media strategy is a long term plan utilizing all of the resources at hand using two way social tools. In the early days of 2005-2007, developing sophisticated strategies were limited to just a handful of tools such … Continue readingOngoing List of Social Media Strategies from Enterprise Corporations
I’m starting this post series (see archives) to recognize and congratulate folks who get promoted, move, or accept new exciting positions. Please help me congratulate the following folks: Shannon B takes the helm as the Community Manager at Zeer.com a grocery review community Mzinga gets … Continue readingPeople on the Move in the Social Media Industry: July 7, 2008
I’ve been pretty quiet here on this blog for the last few days, and will continue to be. why? I’m seeing a shift in discussion over to Friendfeed, and will be sharing links of things that I see are interesting, engaging in conversations, and will … Continue readingHerding Behavior on Friendfeed
Blogging the status of my research agenda has become an efficient way for me to communicate with the market I cover, as well as signal to clients new areas of expertise. Fortunately, much of the market I cover (or their PR firms) read this blog … Continue readingStarting the Forrester Wave: White Label Social Networks and Community Platforms (Part 1/4)
In this left picture of Ryan and Teresa Valdez Klein, I upload photos (GPS tagged with location and time) in real time from my mobile phone using Shozu, and share it with my network on Flickr, Twitter, Friendfeed, Facebook, and now my blog. Like some … Continue readingFuture of Photos: Doubles, Glossy, Matte, or JPEG?
Apparently, a chord was struck in this recent post “Social Software: Here come the CMS Vendors“. In summary, the post indicuates that CMS vendors are sniffing the community space, and the comments lit up (you should read them) with vendors from both camps indicating this … Continue readingThe Social CMS Dilemma: Will they lead with Community or Publishing Features?
I’m respecting your limited time by publishing this weekly digest on the Social Networking space, which I cover as an Industry Analyst –a good way to get in my head. I’ve created a new category called Digest (view archives). Start with the Web Strategy Summary, … Continue readingWeekly Digest of the Social Networking Space: July 2, 2008
Although many brands forget that what happens offline echoes online, Sony is using a combination of digital and in person evangelism for a powerful concoction. Last night, I had dinner with Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow and Top Blogger, Rick Clancy who publishes on the … Continue readingHow Sony Electronics Reaches Online –and Offline– with Bloggers
