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The Daily Record Dives into the Social Business State in 2013

The Daily Record stumbled across a tweet by Brian Solis sharing the new Altimeter Group report he published along with Charlene Li, “The State of Social Business 2013: The Maturing of Social Media into Social Business.” Report Eva Abreu shared her thoughts and findings after reading the report… Social business state in 2013 Analysis showed that social media is extending deeper into organizations surveyed, while strategies are maturing. Initiatives, previously driven by marketing and public relations departments, are now evolving…

Can Twitter make shareholders, users happy at the same time? Brian Solis shares his thoughts with Al Jazeera

With Twitter lighting up the NYSE on its opening day, Al Jazeera’s Verne Kopytoff called Brian Solis to discuss what’s next. As Kopytoff notes, “With its IPO behind it, the social media powerhouse’s commitment to some long-held ideals could be challenged.” Here are a few of Solis’ thoughts from the article… “Every company is pressured by shareholders,” said Brian Solis, an analyst with Altimeter Group. “And shareholders don’t always have the best interest of users at heart.” Solis, the analyst,…

San Francisco Chronicle Seeks Commentary from Brian Solis on Twitter IPO

Writing for The San Francisco Chronicle, Benny Evangelista reached out to Brian Solis to discuss Twitter’s successful debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Here are a few of the highlights of the conversation… In front of Twitter’s headquarters Thursday, passers-by had different reactions to the street protest. Some people said they didn’t understand how Twitter works – highlighting a problem that analyst Brian Solis believes Twitter will work to solve. “It’s time for it to finally say what Twitter…

Brian Solis and CNBC review how Twitter wants to change the world and make money

Brian Solis and CNBC review how Twitter wants to change the world and make money

On the eve of its initial public offering, which could raise billions and mint new millionaires, it’s worth exploring Twitter’s business model and prospects. Can a community of ephemeral messaging morph into a serious, profitable venture? CNBC’s Heesun Wee reached out to Brian Solis to explore how Twitter is changing the world and how it can also win over Wall St. In her article, “How Twitter wants to change the world and make money,” Wee and Solis look Twitter as…

Digital Analyst and Anthropologist Brian Solis to Explore Business Digital Innovation at LeWeb’13 Paris

Brian Solis, Principal Analyst at research and disruptive technology experts Altimeter Group, is the latest business thought leader heading to LeWeb’13 Paris. At LeWeb,he’ll share his views on how businesses need to innovate their strategies and overall perspective over the next 10 years. Solis, whose widely-read publications on the evolution of business models and customer relationships include ‘What’s the Future of Business,’ ‘The End of Business as Usual’ and ‘Engage,’ joins an eclectic line-up of LeWeb’13 Paris speakers that features…

Brian Solis: Four Ways to Be the Future of Marketing

“Business as usual” no longer exists. Technology is changing business, and marketers are scrambling to keep up,” reports Brian Conlin of Vocus. He recently summarized a presentation given by Brian Solis to brands and agency around the world. Conlin distilled the presentation into four actionable takeaways…. “What’s the Future of Business?” author Brian Solis analyzed how marketers can meet the future head-on at his October 30th Vocus webinar. Here are four key suggestions he makes:  Missed the webinar? Register for the on-demand…

7 insights from Brian Solis on marketing to the new connected consumer

ProjectEve recently summarized a series of talks given by Brian Solis on how to reach connected customers. The result is, “The 7 insights from Brian Solis on marketing to the new connected consumer.” One of the most impressive thought leaders in business and new media is Brian Solis. He’s the Principal Analyst at Altimeter Group. Solis is also an international best-selling author and speaker. This week, Solis said that technology is changing the way people share experiences but businesses are…

Teens Are Leaving Facebook And Brian Solis Reveals Where They Are Going

Teens Are Leaving Facebook And Brian Solis Reveals Where They Are Going

ABC News investigated where teens are spending their time online if not Facebook. Brian Solis studies what captures their time and attention and shared his top list with Joanna Stern. This isn’t bad news for Facebook. The company owns Instagram and shelled out $1 billion for it in April 2012. Brian Solis, a principal analyst at Altimeter Group, says be believes Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s lead executives knew they would need help with the younger market at the time and…

PRSA International Conference Recap: Brian Solis On the Future of Public Relations and Marketing

Image credit: @leeodden Brian Solis opened the PRSA International Conference to share his views on the future of PR, marketing and relationships in front of 2,000 professionals and students. Despite his status as a noted author, blogger and social media expert, Brian Solis said that he never stops learning. “I’m still a student,” he said during today’s General Session at the PRSA 2013 International Conference in Philadelphia. And he implored attendees to keep learning as well. “Everything you think you…

Brian Solis to Keynote 2014 Learning Technology Conference in London

Learning Technologies today announced Brian Solis as the opening keynote for the 2014 Learning Technology Conference in London. opening keynote – day one Wednesday 29th January 2014 10:00 – 11:00 Opening keynote What’s the future (WTF) – the effect of emerging technologies on business and culture At work, and in our lives, we face a daily onslaught of new devices and tidal waves of information, opinion and noise. Digital analyst and anthropologist Brian Solis is an expert in the effects…

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