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Change Our Story: Poison the River, Part 2

Peter Buffett | Posted 05.15.2013 | Impact
Peter Buffett

For many thousands of years, most of life was a mystery. Still today it can feel pretty mysterious walking on an unlit country road. We created many (many, many) stories to account for the things we didn't understand.

Star Trek and Car Wars: Creative Content and Social Media -- 'Spock v Spock'

Andy Betts | Posted 05.14.2013 | Business
Andy Betts

It is not only Star Trek fans who are enjoying the latest video and viral advertisement for Audi where Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in the latest Star Trek films, and Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock, engage in one the funniest ads of the year.

You Can No Longer Fake It Until You Make It

Lisa Chau | Posted 04.22.2013 | Business
Lisa Chau

Whether speaking to an Acceleration Group client or a group of MBAs in one of his e-Business strategy courses, Alejandro Crawford emphasizes two main points about marketing strategies today: What is the same and what is different.

Change Our Story: Poison the River Part 1

Peter Buffett | Posted 04.17.2013 | Impact
Peter Buffett

"Out of sight, out of mind" has played a huge role in how we've gotten into the environmental mess we're in now. We don't live in that world anymore. We can see our brothers and sisters across the globe. We can distribute necessary things far and wide.

Decipher the Language of Leadership

Judith E. Glaser | Posted 04.10.2013 | Small Business
Judith E. Glaser

Being aware of these meta-messages, you create a safe work culture for open, candid, caring conversations, allowing all parties to interact at the highest level, sharing perspectives, feelings, and aspirations, while elevating insights and wisdom.

Best Practices & Tips For Social, Search & Mobile Strategy

Craig Kanalley | Posted 03.27.2013 | Technology
Craig Kanalley

I was invited to speak, and it was actually the first conference I've ever attended outside the United States. The advice was top-notch and hopefully others find it as useful as I did.

Why Coca-Cola's Arguments for Social ROI Miss the Mark

Dan Neely | Posted 03.26.2013 | Technology
Dan Neely

Debate has erupted over a recent AdAge article focused on Coca-Cola's analysis of how social has -- or has not -- affected its bottom line.

Read With Me: SXSW Shingerview With Henrick Berggren, Founder of Readmill

David Shing | Posted 05.13.2013 | Technology
David Shing

When you come to an interactive conference you don't expect to be talking to start-ups about books. So I was pretty intrigued when I got introduced to a young founder doing just that.

Now Hear This: SXSW Shingerview With David Noƫl, VP of Community, Soundcloud

David Shing | Posted 05.13.2013 | Technology
David Shing

The latest and hottest start-ups aren't coming from Silicon Valley anymore. David Noƫl is the VP of Community at Soundcloud, which is based in Berlin. Here he talks with me about creative collaboration and how Soundcloud is enabling it between artists and fans.

SXSW SHINGERVIEW: Bonin Bough, Vice President of Global Media and Consumer Engagement at Mondelēz International

David Shing | Posted 05.11.2013 | Business
David Shing

Oreo has quickly emerged as the hot brand here in Austin -- a place so overrun with marketing ploys it's almost impossible to stand out.

How Viral Is Social Media?

Greg Jacobs | Posted 05.07.2013 | College
Greg Jacobs

This may sound a little absolutist, but at the end of the day, who is really controlling what you post online? Is that ironic music video your status because you actually enjoy it, or is it online because you want people to see how funny you are?

Twitter Masterclass: How to Get Jack Dorsey to Read Your Tweets

Kirsten Bischoff | Posted 05.07.2013 | Technology
Kirsten Bischoff

Twitter is an amazing tool. It lets you become part of the conversation. And it is all about engagement. If you want to be Re-Tweeted, or to interact with people, there are some really easy steps for you to follow.

The Future of the Enterprise Is "All-In" on Big Data, Mobile, Social and the Cloud

Beverly Macy | Posted 02.12.2013 | Technology
Beverly Macy

The volume of data is growing and getting bigger every day. Big data is really big. IBM says that every day, we're creating 2.5 quintillion bytes of d...

In Digital Age, Social Media Impacts College Journalism

Jordan Friedman | Posted 03.31.2013 | College
Jordan Friedman

As journalism programs at colleges begin emphasizing the online and broadcast elements of news, they're also incorporating social media into their curricula and encouraging students to maintain an online presence.

World Toilet Day November 19th

Gary White | Posted 11.15.2012 | Impact
Gary White

How much do you know about the water and sanitation crisis? Take a short quiz with Matt Damon, co-founder of Water.org, to find out.

Ladies, Stop Calling Each Other Lesbians

Uloop | Posted 12.08.2012 | College
Uloop

I was enjoying a lovely stroll to Starbucks today when my morning was promptly ruined by the stupidity of a conversation between two ladies behind me....

Hierarchy, CSR, Compassion and Health

Project Compassion Stanford | Posted 10.11.2012 | Politics
Project Compassion Stanford

Stereotypes seem to help justify inequality in social systems by providing the reasons why some are at the top. Ironically, dominant groups and the dominated seem to share the beliefs that justify the status differences we see around us.

The College President as Social Advocate

Dr. Scott D. Miller | Posted 11.17.2012 | College
Dr. Scott D. Miller

College presidents need once again to seize the opportunities for transformational leadership on issues vital to our campuses, our students, and our nation that are afforded them.

Would You Rather Go To Jail Or Give Up Facebook?

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.02.2012 | Technology

Men and women of certain age are hooked to social media. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you are too. New data states that nearly 40...

'Meowbook' Offers Cats Online Social Network

TheFW.com | Posted 06.15.2012 | Weird News

Given the unceasing popularity of cats on the internet, it was probably just a matter of time before felines got their own social networking site. ...

This Is Not a Bubble -- It's a Wave, and You're Not on It

Beverly Macy | Posted 07.28.2012 | Business
Beverly Macy

In surfing, it's the 'tube' ride or 'cracking the barrel' that creates heroes. There's an aura around those who've mastered this skill and they say th...

Some Tips Before It's Facebook Official

The Nevada Sagebrush | Posted 07.02.2012 | College
The Nevada Sagebrush

Social media hasn't stopped at just affecting the legitimacy of our relationships -- it's completely altered how they function. while I don't have answers, I do have three tips to help you and your partner get over the social media hump.

PHOTOS: The Best Hotels For Mixing And Mingling

Tablet | Posted 06.15.2012 | Travel
Tablet

These hotels are social spaces, with lobbies and lounges that are made for mixing. It's easy enough to simply turn up and see who you meet, the old-fashioned way.

The Right Place at the Right Time

Irene Tanner | Posted 06.13.2012 | Healthy Living
Irene Tanner

A close friend of my mother's generation used to insist that a woman who reveals her age will reveal anything. Since I say that I am devoted to transparency, isn't this the right time and place for me to fess up to every one of my god-given gift of 85 years?

The SoLoMo Manifesto: A New Era in Media and Marketing

Max Gladwell | Posted 03.24.2012 | Technology
Max Gladwell

Social. Local. Mobile. These are the sweeping trends in marketing today and for the foreseeable future.