Part 10 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usualā¦this series serves as the book’s prequel. Today’s social media best practices will show you the marvels of creative marketing in social networks, the benefits of customer service on Twitter and blogs, innovations in co-created products and services, and insights into how to build a more engaged business. As organizations migrate from rigid to social business models, no line of business, department, function, or small business…
CMO’s are at the Crossroads of Customer Transactions and Engagement
Part 9 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usualā¦this series serves as the book’s prequel. Digital Darwinism is the evolution of consumer behavior when society and technology evolve faster than the ability to adapt. At the intersection of relevance and obsolescence is the ability to recognize opportunities for change based on shifting consumer behavior and the subtle coalescence between emerging and disruptive technology. Businesses must realize that change is taking place today with or…
To be successful in business, you need to see what others don’t
I can’t believe that The End of Business as Usual is now officially available. To celebrate, I’d like to share the words of those who helped support its launch. First up is Mark Cuban, someone whom I greatly respect and someone who has shown that vision, passion, hard work and taking risks are the keys to unlock success – however you define it. “To be successful in business, you need to see what others don’t. Start with this book. Someone’s…
The End of Business Isn’t The End of Strategy
I asked Jason Falls for a guest post to mark the release of his new book, “No Bulls–t Social Media“ Few can argue with the umbrella point of Brian’s latest book. Technology and the reclaiming of the marketplace by consumers has brought about the End of Business As Usual. Companies are collaborating internally, with customers and even one another far more than ever before. Businesses are becoming social, not just using social media. We’re conducting business in a new world….
Are You Building a Social Brand or a Social Business?
Part 8 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usualā¦this series serves as the book’s prequel. Social media says so much and so very little at the same time. First, social media implies that media is just that, social. But when you study many of the best practices or test the advice dispensed through popular “top 10” posts, you find that at the heart of notable social media successes is simply brilliant creativity and desirable…
I Like You, But Just Not in That Way
Part 7 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usualā¦this is not content from the book, this series serves as its prequel. You like me, you really like me! Not so fast. Businesses are using social media to earn Likes and Follows, engage with customers, and the more progressive brands, are extracting insights from social and interest graphs to improve and personalize experiences and products. The quest for a larger install base of social consumers…
Hugh MacLeod (@gapingvoid) Celebrates the Release of The End of Business as Usual with Original Cartoon
My good friend (and one of the brightest people I know), Brian Solis, has a new book out today: āThe End of Business As Usualā. As what has become a tradition between us, I drew the cartoon above to celebrate the launchā¦ Solis believes, as many of us do, that it is time that the voice of the individual was acknowledged by organizationsā¦ and then he makes the case to show exactly why it matters, not only in principle, but…
Announcing The End of Business as Usual: The new book is available now!
It’s with great pleasure, and a little bit of nervousness, that I announce the official availability of my new book, The End of Business as Usual. Business, government, music, finance, publishing, everything is changing. We have a unique role in all of this as we are stakeholders in not only defining the need for change, but we are also responsible for leading transformation within our organizations. We are the architects, the mediators, and the sherpas to a new era of…
The State of Social Media 2011: Social is the new normal
Part 6 in a series introducing my new book, The End of Business as Usualā¦this is not content from the book, this series serves as its prequel. The state of social media is no insignificant affair. Nor is it a conversation relegated to a niche contingent of experts and gurus. Social media is pervasive and it is transforming how people find and share information and how they connect and collaborate with one another. I say that as if I’m removed…
How Social Customer Service is Changing the Culture at Comcast
Comcast and service are two words that have been closely aligned and analyzed since Frank Eliason initiated the @ComcastCares program on Twitter. Eliason built a new channel for engaging customers to solve their problems. More importantly, he also developed a new infrastructure at Comcast to learn from their experiences. Frank has since joined CITI, but before his departure, he solidified the future of @ComcastCares by placing it in the hands of Bill Gerth and Kip Wetzel. Under the direction of…
