The Three Words for 2013

Distilling your focus to three words is a challenging but rewarding exercise. Here’s my crack at it.
Social media sowing the seeds of panic

Recent riots in India were fueled by social media rumors and the government is cracking down. Are social media-fueled panics inevitable? Social media sowing the seeds of panic
Kred tries to one-up Klout by taking influence to the masses

Kred wants to close the gap with Klout by offering social influence tools for smaller businesses
Enhancing your personal social media power
What are the steps you can use to enhance your personal power on the social web?
Christopher S. Penn talks social proof and marketing basics
Blogger, author, educator Christopher S. Penn reveals new insights on social proof, social influence and marketing fundamentals.
Chicago unveils digital innovation and entrepreneurship center
Chicago just unveiled a breathtaking new center that will serve as the city’s heartbeat for digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Managing Director Una Pipc describes the concept behind this 50,000 square foot facility
Possibly the most useful blog post you will ever read

Please RT. Like my Facebook page. Read my blog. It’s nice to help people, but do we need to help strangers?
Why Facebook will become the most dangerous company on earth

Facebook will become the most dangerous company on earth when its strategy changes in ways that I believe could portend desperation and disaster.
210 Seconds of Fame. What happened and what’s next?
I unexpectedly ended up on the CBS Morning News. Here’s how it happened — and how I survived 210 seconds of fame
Dave Kerpen of Likeable Social Media explains social media success
In this short video interview Dave Kerpen of Likeable Social Media discusses five of the most important aspects of social media marketing success.