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Brian Solis and Shaquille O’Neal take to the court for SXSW 2013 interview

Brian Solis and Shaquille O’Neal take to the court for SXSW 2013 interview

In one of the most anticipated events of South by Southwest Interactive, four-time NBA champion and popular NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal (@Shaq) will join best selling author Brian Solis on stage for a one-on-one interview. The two will explore social media, startups, and all things hoops. The event, ā€œShaq Goes Social: The Big Interview,ā€ is slated for Monday March 11 from 12:30 pm -1:30 pm. One of the biggest personalities in the sports world, Shaquille has more than 3,000,000 likes…

LinkedIn Names Brian Solis as an Official Influencer

Brian Solis has been named to LinkedIn’s new list of Influencers joining the likes of President Barack Obama, CEO Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, T. Boone Pickens among only 400 others.Ā  The new program offers the 175 million users of the professional networking site the chance to follow the musings and expert advice from a panel of universally-recognized thought leaders and industry-specific movers and shakers. The hand-selected Influencer panel includes business moguls, politicians, Internet bloggers, self-help gurus and entrepreneurs. Solis joins…

Oracle and Brian Solis to host webcast on ā€œDigital Darwinismā€

Webcast ā€œDigital Darwinism: How Brands Can Survive the Rapid Evolution of Society and Technologyā€ will stream live Thursday, December 13 at 10 a.m. PT/1 pm ET Author, analyst, and futurist Brian Solis will be discussing the future of business and the importance of adapting to emergent trends in a webcast titled, ā€œDigital Darwinism: How Brands Can Survive the Rapid Evolution of Society and Technology.ā€ The webcast is part of Oracle’s Social Business Thought Leaders Webcast Series. The webcast will be…

Seven Ways for Marketers to Respond to Big Data from Brian Solis

Seven Ways for Marketers to Respond to Big Data from Brian Solis

John Balla of sas attended Brian Solis’ keynote during the 2012 NCDM Conference presented by the Direct Marketing Association. Here’s his excellent recap of the presentation… Apparently the ā€œbigā€ in ā€œbig dataā€ is only going to get bigger. And it turns out that organizations have not prioritized big data as much as they perhaps should because too many of them aren’t effectively leveraging customer data across channels. Both of those are positions held by the Altimeter Group’s Brian Solis, and…

Brian Solis to Discuss the Human API at LeWeb 2012

Brian Solis, award-winning author and principal at Altimeter Group, is scheduled to speak on December 6 at LeWeb in Paris. LeWeb is Europe’s biggest tech conference, running from December 4-6. This year’s theme centers around hyperconnectivity and ā€œThe Internet of Things.ā€ Solis’ session, ā€œThe Human API and the Internet of Thingsā€ is scheduled for December 6 at 11:20 am. According to Solis, ā€œThe Internet of Things is everywhere and we’re just getting started. But the importance of this trend is…

Brian Solis included on Mashable’s ā€œ25 Twitter accounts that will make you smarterā€

Brian Solis included on Mashable’s ā€œ25 Twitter accounts that will make you smarterā€

Brian Solis (@briansolis) joins the likes of NASA (@NASA), TEDTalks (@TEDTalks), and Melinda Gates (@MelindaGates) in Mashable’s 25 Twitter accounts that will make you smarter. Mashable picked 25 Twitter accounts that will increase one’s general knowledge in a wide range of topics: science, technology, human rights, the environment and more. According to Mashable, these individuals and general fact-toting accounts will help you engage in intelligent discussions — so you can impress your friends and family. Mashable described Solis as: ā€œa…

Brian Solis Named to Billboard’s Twitter 140

Billboard’s second annual Twitter 140 named Brian Solis (@briansolis) one of the 140 must-follow Twitter accounts in the music industry. Billboard described Solis as a ā€œconnected, respected, and well-read source for the latest social media and tech news.ā€ According to Billboard, the Twitter 140 includes the voices who steer the conversation about the music industry and digital culture. The list was determined by a panel of industry experts, musicians, digital trailblazers and Billboard’s own staff. The musicians and individuals included…

Brian Solis Kicks Off Pivot 2012: From Social Brands to Social Business

Pivot Conference Producer, Editorial Director and Host, Brian Solis kicked off the 2012 Pivot Conference in New York City. Held October 15-16, Pivot is the only conference focused on how leaders from big brands and agencies can succeed in a market transformed by Social Consumers. The conference brings together today’s marketing leaders who recognize the game-changing power of the plugged-in social consumer. Solis developed this year’s theme, ā€œFrom Social Brands to Social Businessā€ and selected all Pivot speakers. ā€œThis year,…

Brian Solis headlines LinkedIn’s Brand Connect Australia 2012

Brian Solis kicked off LinkedIn’s Brand Connect 2012, delivering the keynote address on the Future of Social Media. Brand Connect brought together Australia’s top marketing and advertising executives to discuss the latest global digital marketing trends. In the keynote, Brian discussed the future of social media and marketing, emphasizing the role of community and people. Too often, marketers use social channels for traditional marketing campaigns…resulting in too much talking and too little listening. Brian explored how the best companies are…

BrianSolis.com Named To BizTech Magazine’s 50 Must-Read IT Blogs For 2012

Brian Solis’ blog (www.BrianSolis.com) has been named one of the top 50 must-read IT blogs for 2012 by BizTech Magazine. According to BizTech, ā€œAs an accomplished and recognizable business analyst for the Altimeter Group, Brian Solis has built a name for himself by calling it like it is…Solis effectively tackles everything from evaluating ROI in social media to collaboration — before the trends catch on.ā€ BrianSolis.com explores the intersection of technology, culture, and business. It is among the world’s leading…

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