A @rww post today on recently launched Facebook Places making location a commodity is yet another example of that social network's unrelenting drive to dominate, nay own the social web. Now there's nothing wrong with that—if you're inebriated with hubris and your beer belly betrays a sordid tale of wanton avarice. But this brief post … Continue reading Facebook and social greed
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Influence, Idolization and Idiots
This post is inspired by @jared_parmenter who has quickly become a trusted friend and colleague through social media networking. And no, I did not have to use a formula to determine whether or not he is an influential person I needed to follow. An awkward and somewhat disappointing experience (as fresh and recent as of … Continue reading Influence, Idolization and Idiots
What’s next for social media? — “synthesis”
Just over two years into it, I'm relieved to share a personal insight that many may talk about indirectly or create spin around it to get attention but few really say outright: the social media revolution is well into its 'synthesis' stage. But before I bullet-point the meaty parts of this post, a stroll down … Continue reading What’s next for social media? — “synthesis”
Unconferences: The New Black
For its first foray into an unconference the bright, energetic gang of @TorontoTalks [i.e., @abroadabroadeh (Linda), @mechristopher (Chris), @jschultz (Jeremy), @bryanperson (Bryan)] managed to 'make it work'! (can you hear Tim Gunn's voice?..n'er mind). That was last Sunday. Morning brew On my way to the Sheraton this morning, colleague, senior communications consultant and longstanding IABC member, Diane McElroy and I quickly … Continue reading Unconferences: The New Black
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