Following their keynote appearance on stage at SXSW 2013 in Austin, Brian Solis and Shaq took the court again to shoot an episode of Revolution. The duo discussed Shaq’s endeavors as an entrepreneur and self-described geek. Just a short while later, Shaq invited Brian Solis to join him to share his insights on the future of business with his team of sponsors, producers and business colleagues. (AP Photo/Statesman.com, Deborah Cannon) (The Verge)
Dr. Shaquille O’Neal Dunks on Investing, Geekery, and Social Media
Yes…that’s me floating above Shaq’s head. One of the highlights of SXSW Interactive this year was Dr. Shaquille O’Neal (did you know he had a doctorate degree?). He joined me on stage at the Long Center for Performing Arts to a theater packed with adoring fans. Before we took the stage, we spent some time to shoot a special episode of Revolution. Not only is Dr. Shaq an NBA champion, an Olympic gold medalist, a 15 time All Star, 6th…
Q&A: Why the Future of Business is Shared Experiences
Jeff Ashcroft (@JeffAshcroft) along with @TheSocialCMO host the popular #MMchat (Marketer Monday) every week at 8 p.m. eastern on Twitter. It’s a rapid fire exchange not only between the organizer and the guest but also everyone following along #MMchat. It certainly makes for exciting dialog in real-time and also later when the full transcript is published. I recently joined them to discuss the future of business and why now is the time to become the hero in your hero’s journey….
Entourage’s Adrian Grenier and Brian Solis Explore the Future of Music on Revolution
While at SXSW in Austin 2013, Brian Solis spent some time with Adrian Grenier to talk about his new music incubator, The WRECKROOM for an episode of Revolution. The idea is not unlike tech incubators planting seeds of innovation around the world. WRECKROOM is a collaborative space built in Grenier’s home in Brooklyn. Artists are encouraged to come by, write and collaborate. And for those artists that get the attention of the team, recording and distribution could be a possibility….
Angel Investor and Entourage Actor Adrian Grenier Starts Music Incubator
When he’s not starring in movies and television, Adrian Genier is a serial entrepreneur. Most recognized for his role as Vincent Chase in HBO’s Entourage, and also the upcoming movie, Grenier has co-founded or invested in several companies including SHFT, Fansnaps, and Churchkey Can Co. Now he’s at it again but this time, he’s changing his tune. While at SXSW in Austin, I spent some time with Grenier to talk about his new music incubator, The WRECKROOM. The idea is…
Think Like a Startup: Growth Hacking Introduces New Marketing Hacks to Businesses
Do more with less! Sound familiar? This is a statement I hear in almost every strategy and planning meeting I attend on behalf of enterprise and startup clients alike. The idea of course is to accomplish great feats, beyond the output or achievements of years gone by, without the previous resources exploited over time. Several years ago, I adopted a way of thinking to help me realize that how things are done today isn’t indicative of how they could be….
How I Faked Celebrity Tweets in Support for My New Book and Why You Should Care #WTF
I just can’t believe it. On Friday afternoon, my Twitter stream was overflowing with Tweets and Retweets of what could only be best described as an outpouring or gushing of love and support for my new book by some of the world’s most recognized celebrities in the world. Seriously…WTF!? See for yourself… I’m sure by now you’ve figured out that these are fake…these Tweets are not real and I didn’t actually publish them….but that’s the point. What if I had?…
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Adopts Startup Culture in Government
Welcome to the season 4 premier of Revolution! Believe it or not, this is the fourth season of bring you some of the best minds exploring the revolution and evolution in tech, business, and culture. In this premier episode, I’m more than proud to host San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on the show. Together we explore how governments can adapt and improve services by embracing startups and the culture that helps them accelerate and excel. As you’ll hear, Mayor Ed…
New Report from Altimeter’s Brian Solis and Charlene Li Reveals Startling Gap Between “Social Media” and a “Social Business”
“The Evolution of Social Business: Six Stages of Social Media Transformation” outlines six distinct stages as companies mature in social New research from Altimeter Group’s Charlene Li and Brian Solis explores the range of social media maturity in businesses today. The report, The Evolution of Social Business: Six Stages of Social Media Transformation, uncovers a distinct gap between organizations that execute social media strategies and those that are truly a “social business.” The report also provides readers with prescriptive recommendations…
I’m proud to announce that my new book, What’s the Future of Business, is now available
It is with the utmost excitement that I finally announce the availability of What’s the Future of Business, Changing the way businesses create experiences (www.wtfbusiness.com). You can get it now at Amazon, B&N, iTunes. It’s also available for Nook and Kindle. It’s been a long journey to this point. Following my last book, The End of Business as Usual, I set out to answer an important question, if this is the end of business as usual, then what‟s next and…
