How technology enables companies to connect with customers
Infographics. I love them. Nothing tells a story better than using colorful, easy-to-read illustrations that couple important data points that justify the meaning. In fact, over a year ago, I said that “Infographics are the new white papers. Our media consumption diet has shifted from … Continue readingInfographics are Useful –But They Must Evolve
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A few weeks ago, I had the honor of presenting at Sydney’s Amplify festival, which was hosted by AMP, one of the largest financial institutions in Australia. I spoke three times, from workshops and keynotes. A majority of the attendees were employees from AMP, and … Continue readingKeynote: Social Business Workshop at Amplify, with a focus on Regulated Verticals (Video and Slides)
Social Media jobs continue to heat up, see this video piece on CNN. The hires in the social business space continue to heat up, in fact the market research data (read the report) shows that hiring is the top spend in 2011. Expect there to be … Continue readingPeople on the Move in the Social Business Industry: July 3, 2011
Corporate Social Media jobs are Surprisingly Frustrating If you’re a corporate social strategist today, or aspiring to be on in the future, chances are you’ve read our report on the Career Path of the Corporate Social Strategist. While many are infatuated in this seemingly glorified … Continue readingScorecard: How to Interview your Future Employer for the Corporate Social Strategist Position
Finally, after many mis-starts and social media product debacles, Google gets their social networking offering down right. The downside is, there’s no reason to call this a “Plus”, it’s just catchup. Google has learned from failed attempts Historically, Google has been complacent when it goes … Continue readingFirst Take: Google+ Gets Features Right –But Offers No Reason to Leave Facebook
Altimeter is continuing our mission researching disruptive technologies. In fact, we have yet another survey out in the field, focusing on topics that the cutting-edge company will want to have answer. We’re focusing on Social Media Management Systems, Advocacy Programs, how companies integrate social into … Continue readingComplete the Survey: Get the Open Research Reports
How should a modern organization factor in mobile devices and social technologies into their learning programs? That’s the exact question the Altimeter Group was posed with to answer for the mLearnCon 2011 conference today in San Jose. In fact, we found that there’s six distinct … Continue readingSlides: Developing a Learning Strategy for Mobile and Social (Keynote)
Social Media jobs continue to heat up, see this video piece on CNN. The hires in the social business space continue to heat up, in fact the market research data (read the report) shows that hiring is the top spend in 2011. Expect there to be … Continue readingPeople on the Move in the Social Business Industry: June 20, 2011
What? Are you serious? Who needs a guide on how to take a vacation? As we become more connected through mobile devices, our always-on jobs, and our expanding online social networks, it’s harder to break away from the physical aspects of work, and even more … Continue readingFive Steps To Take a Vacation in a Highly Connected World
