Tag Archives: Marketing

What’s the real value of the We First Social Branding Seminar?

January 23, 2012 Comments


We’re now in the final week of registration for the We First Social Branding Seminar and I wanted to share some thoughts as to its real value to your business. There are so many conferences and training events to choose from, …

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Top ten milestones for social media success

December 4, 2011 10 Comments


Too often, social media commentary or discussions focus too much on tools, tactics, and strategies. Instead today, I’d like to focus on the life-cycle of branding that is essential if a company hopes to reap the full benefits of social …

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“Hey Corporate America, what if…?”

October 12, 2011 Comments


The outpouring of support and respect for Steve Jobs was not only a testament to the creativity, passion and brilliance of the man, but also what’s possible for the corporate leaders of America. What if every corporate leader was as …

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Will Facebook’s new storytelling tools write a happy ending?

October 3, 2011 Comments


For some time now I’ve been asserting that technology is teaching us to be human again. When I say this, I mean that the ability to witness and experience the lives of others anywhere around the world, often in real-time, …

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Sherry Turkle of MIT: The human cost of social technology

September 26, 2011 Comments


In light of all the recent developments around social technology, from the launch of Google + to Facebook’s f8 conference launch of Timeline and Ticker last week, I felt it especially pertinent to share this interview with Sherry Turkle of MIT. …

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Should Unthink rethink?

September 22, 2011 Comments


This week marks the launch of Unthink, a new social network that positions itself as a counterpoint to Facebook and Google+ attacking what they describe as dishonest invasions of privacy. While there’s clearly room for another social network in the …

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Brand/Cause partnerships: GMC & Invisible People – Part 1

July 10, 2011 Comments


In We First I champion brand and cause partnerships because they provide benefits to both parties. So what is the value to a brand that supports a cause and what value does a cause find in such a partnership? I …

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Top ten ways CEO’s must change to lead in the social business marketplace

June 20, 2011 Comments


The advent of the social business marketplace represents a startling opportunity for CEOs, both in turns of the upside for their corporations and shareholders, and for the positive impact that brands can have on their customer community and the world …

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