The truth about social media power and influence
Most critics of Klout have created their own Echo Chamber of dissent, repeating the same inane criticisms. Let’s apply critical thinking to the topic.The truth about social media power and influence
10 marketing tips to help your start-up stand out at a trade show
Mark Schaefer takes observations from SXSW to help businesses learn how to stand out at a trade show
Entrepreneurship, innovation and your will.
Entrepreneurship — What is the role of “will” in your business? Is it an untapped resource? A view from Elon Musk.
Do you have to cheat to be successful on the social web?
The badges of social proof are useful shortcuts for people to determine power and success. Is this good business or cheating?Do you have to cheat to be successful on the social web?
Ignite innovation? Lower costs? Turn to the crowd source
Crowd source for innovation is a vital new trend but is still not on the radar for most businesses. Here are the latest developments from leading experts
The challenge of creating a blog that sings
How do you hold down a job, pay the bills and create a blog that sings?
Is Facebook a human right or a weapon?
Should child molesters have free access to Facebook? The State of Indiana says “yes.” Is Facebook a human right
The most powerful advice I ever received for my business, and my blog
The most powerful advice I ever received came down to one important sentence from a remarkable teacher.
20 of the world’s most entertaining Twitter bios
These hilarious Twitter bios are sure to make you smile!
The Three Words for 2013
Distilling your focus to three words is a challenging but rewarding exercise. Here’s my crack at it.