How technology enables companies to connect with customers
I just got back from Forrester’s Finance forum, according to one of our long term attendees Steve blogged it was a success. This is one of the perks of the job, being able to meet interesting folks and hearing how you’ve helped them be better … Continue readingForrester Research is hiring — Become an Analyst or Researcher
I’m rewarding two readers with a complimentary VIP pass to the Internet Strategy Forum Summit conference on July 17th at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. If you’re passionate about making your corporate website the best it can be, and want to connect with others … Continue readingGiveaway: Tickets to the Internet Strategy Forum Summit
Damn, I may have put my foot in my mouth again… Wow, I should have saw this coming, in a recent comment by Margie (BTW, I read every comment, regardless of what post it’s put on) is offended, well downright mad at my post on … Continue readingDid I offend the Baby Boomers?
I’m respecting your limited time by publishing this weekly digest on the Social Networking space, which I cover as an Industry Analyst. I’ve created a new category called Digest (view archives). Start with the Web Strategy Summary, then quickly scan the succinct and categorized headlines, … Continue readingWeekly Digest of the Social Networking Space: June 25, 2008
I’m with quite a few late adopters of Social Media, in fact, I’m at Forrester’s Finance Forum here in NYC, one of the banking centers of the world. I can often tell the level of sophistication of industries to social media by the type of … Continue readingOverheard: “Campaign to Leverage Social Media Users”
I’m in a fortunate position that I spend most of my days talking to vendors, buyers, investors, and of course, analysts in the social media industry. But now, I’m starting to talk to more and more recruiters. Some of it’s due to my career series … Continue readingThe Challenge of the Social Media Executive Recruiter
I’m here in NYC, one of the financial nerve centers in the world, attending Forrester’s Finance Forum. With loyalty to brands decreasing over time, companies need to figure out how to reach customers where they are, where many, are discussing their financial past, present and … Continue readingOngoing list of Social Media Efforts from Banks, Credit Card, Financial Institutions and Lenders
Been a busy week, I was in L.A. (twice) helped many clients, and now am off to NYC today on Sunday in preparation for tomorrow’s Forrester Finance Forum. Aside from the hectic schedule, there are two major changes in my life: 1) My kid sister … Continue readingGen Y Enter Stage Left, Baby Boomers Exit Stage Right
If you’re interested in jobs for this space, please read the “on the move” posts. Understanding how companies staff, organize, and prepare for social media/computing is one of my top interests personally and professionally. Having been a former Online Community Manager at Hitachi Data Systems, … Continue readingList of Social Computing Strategists and Community Managers for Enterprise Corporations 2008 –Social Media Jobs and Professionals
Today, I spoke at a cross-departmental audience at Sun Microsystems (I only reveal where I’m speaking if they do it first) in Silicon Valley, I was introduced, and the hostess commented about you. Yes you! She said I had a very educated audience. I’d go … Continue readingThank you
