Among disruptive technologies, Brian Solis also studies popular culture online. Bianca Bosker of the Huffington Post investigated the rise of Nash Grier and how he used Vine to become the “most popular kid in the world.” On staying popular, here’s what Brian had to say… âThereâs always someone coming, always someone funnier, cuter, more engaging, which is why [social media] stars today are seeking out professional managers and agents,â said Brian Solis, a digital analyst and anthropologist with the Altimeter…
Made in Detroit: How Shinola’s Good Ole Fashioned Business Values Outperform the Status Quo
You don’t know shit from Shinola. Ever heard that saying before? This World War II era colloquialism caused a movement to revive the American watchmaking industry and with it bring to Detroit yet another chapter in its storied history in manufacturing. This year at SXSWV2V, I was fortunate enough to interview Shinola president Jacques Panis live on the main stage. He’s not only the president of a thriving lifestyle company contributing to the resurgence of Detroit, he’s also incredibly genuine and…
Facebookâs Messenger Push: Steve Jobs-esque?
Gabrielle Karol writing for Fox Business focused on Facebook’s bold move to push its messenger app out of the native Facebook environment. It’s a move she wanted to investigate further. As part of her research, Gabrielle contacted Brian Solis to discuss the news. Here’s an excerpt… Over the next few days, Facebook (FB) will stop allowing mobile messaging on its main apps. The social-networking giant is separating messaging capabilities from its main iPhone and Android apps, directing users to its…
Let Digital Natives Be Your Guide in Defining the Future of Work
Donât let complacency undermine your companyâs hyperconnected present and future. Pervasive technology fundamentally changes how people communicate, discover and connect. With smartphones and tablets serving as digital Âappendages, we focus on small screens throughout our day, every day and in all we do. Technologyâs biggest impact, however, is not so much on the devices or the apps we use, but on our behavior. Specifically, it affects how we learn, how we buy, how we work, and how we influence and…
InformationWeek: Facebook, Twitter Push E-Commerce, Like It Or Not
Writing for InformationWeek, Kristin Burnham took a broader look at new social commerce plays by Facebook and Twitter. Kristin sought the input of industry experts with Brian Solis being one of them. Following is an excerpt of Brian’s commentary… Facebook’s and Twitter’s moves into e-commerce now reflect an overall maturity of the social networking space, said Brian Solis, principal analyst at Altimeter Group. “Both companies have had priorities other than commerce, such as building their networks, making them indispensable, and…
The 2014 State of Digital Transformation
Today, I’m proud to announce the release of Altimeter Group’s second report on Digital Transformation. This new report is aimed at executives and digital strategists to help them (you) further understand the state of digital transformation as you plan your next steps and investments. In our initial report, “Digital Transformation: Why and How Companies are Investing in New Business Models to Lead Digital Customer Experiences (DCX),â we learned that digital transformation was as much about technology as it was about…
CNN: Facebook says if you Like it, buy it
CNN’s Sara Ashley O’Brien covered the news around Facebook’s “Buy” button tests. She explored how small businesses should approach the new capability and whether or not it was going to help or hurt business. Sara reached out to Brian Solis for his thoughts… “This represents a tremendous opportunity for savvy small businesses to generate sales in real time,” said Brian Solis, principal analyst at Altimeter Group. “This is an opportunity for innovation.” “This could be so incredibly successful if businesses…
Live Your Brand the Way Your Customers Do
I recently spent some time with PRNews editor Steve Goldstein. As part of a fireside chat we’re doing at the upcoming 20/20 Summit in San Francisco, Steve asked a few questions that lead to a pretty deep conversation. I wanted to share it with you here. Digital Darwinism is Real: Compete for the Future (Compete for You) Now PR News: In your book âWhatâs the Future of Business?â you suggest that while itâs a good thing that companies are investing…
Apple Gets Serious About Social, Adds Familiar Functions to iMessage
Apple’s most popular app will be getting its biggest overhaul to date when the company releases iOS 8 in the fall. CIO’s Matt Kapko took a look at all of the new features Apple’s including in the next rev. Brian Solis was asked to comment on whether or not Apple was getting social and why. Matt wrote that if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Apple has been flattering competitors for years. The company has famously copied, redesigned and…
The Disconnect in Connecting the Workplace
There’s a lot of talk about the future of work… Technology is indeed connecting us in ways that improve communication, discovery and connectivity. The world is becoming a much smaller place as a result. Chances are that you are connected in one network or another to people in at least 12 other countries. Although social networking and smartphones are relatively new as a staple in the everyday life of adults and kids, how we as consumers use these networks and…
