What does it take to start a blog these days?

It seems like the world is conspiring to make the world more difficult for bloggers. How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace?
Keep your bet on Facebook and its dominance … for now

 By Mark Schaefer A common question I get asked in classes is if teens are abandoning Facebook. This is usually a function of the “sample of one problem” — “Well my kids are using Facebook much less, so it must be a dying platform.” Or it might come from scanning headlines about Facebook’s slowing […]
A short lesson in long marketing experience

Maybe keeping people in the same job is a powerful source of competitive advantage?
Personal time versus social media time: Something has to give

As the economy recovers and we get busier, something has to give. Is it social media?
Teens increasingly moving the conversation to Twitter

Research shows that teens are increasingly moving the conversation to Twitter
The hidden leadership skill you can ignite today

A story of a business lesson and a business skill you can use to ignite your business today
5 ways to use social media in sales even if your customer isn’t on Facebook

If your customers are not using the social web, there are still ways a clever sales professional can create competitive advantage through social media
Can social brands provide meaning to your life?

Research shows people are seeking fulfillment in non-traditional places. Can a brand create meaning in your life?
7 ways to get employees to adopt your enterprise social media initiative

If you’re considering an enterprise social initiative for your company, here are seven aspects of employee adoption that you’ll need to think about upfront.
How social media case studies can jeopardize your strategy

Social media case studies can strike fear int he heart of resistant executives but may also present a danger to our marketing efforts.