Guest post by Philip Sheldrake as a reply to Chris Heuerâs post, “Social Business is Dead! Long Live Whatâs Next!” As he finished a game of Cut The Rope on his iPhone, my young godson asked what my phone was like when I was his age. I broke it down for him. I was in my twenties before someone offered to take north of ten thousand dollars for a basic digital camera, and not much less for a GPS device….
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… âEvery company is pressured by shareholders,â said Brian Solis, an analyst with Altimeter Group. âAnd shareholders donât always have the best interest of users at heart.â 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…
Introducing Wolf & Wylan, a new line of pocket squares that directly benefit cancer research
My good friend Jesse Redniss, Senior VP of Digital at USA Network, and I are aiming to bring back the lost art of gentlemanliness with a twist, one that blends style, character and digital philanthropy. And, we need your help. Jesse and I are introducing a very special line of pocket squares in honor of October and the fight against #breastcancer and #Movember to combat prostate and testicular cancer. This very special line flies under the brand of Wolf &…
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 LeWebâ13 Paris
Brian Solis, Principal Analyst at research and disruptive technology experts Altimeter Group, is the latest business thought leader heading to LeWebâ13 Paris. At LeWeb,heâll 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 âWhatâs the Future of Business,â âThe End of Business as Usualâ and âEngage,â joins an eclectic line-up of LeWebâ13 Paris speakers that features…
Brian Solis: Four Ways to Be the Future of Marketing
âBusiness as usualâ 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…. âWhatâs the Future of Business?â 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. Heâs 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…
The New Kodak Moment: Why Storytelling Is Harder Than Ever
Guest post by Greg Narain (@gregarious), co-founder of Chute, a social media platform that helps brands and publishers obtain rights to UGC content. As a brand who innovated and heralded a technology that made time stand still – the Kodak moment became a colloquialism equivalent to capturing a moment worth savoring forever. For several generations, Kodak was the worldâs record keeper. But those times have quickly come and gone. Every moment ever photographed was a Kodak moment. Until they f***ed…
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…
