Call for Applications for 2014 SuperNova Awards for Leaders in Disruptive Technology

Call for Applications for 2014 SuperNova Awards for Leaders in Disruptive Technology

One of the most important events for people who are working very hard to create amazing customer experiences, driving revenue from marketing and reducing costs is coming up. That event is the Constellation SuperNova Awards. And the call for applying for these 2014...
Key Requirements for Vendors When Briefing Software Analysts

Key Requirements for Vendors When Briefing Software Analysts

In any given week, analysts hear many pitches. What may not be apparent is “How engaged is the analyst?”  So if you are a vendor, how do you engage an analyst? First, don’t be one of those people who is more interested in getting through all your...
Webinar & Slides: How to Build a Case for Social Media Funding and Expand Your Business

Webinar & Slides: How to Build a Case for Social Media Funding and Expand Your Business

The rate at which businesses are able to quickly analyze, accurately interpret, take action and pivot on the myriad of consumer interactions coming through channels such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums, newsfeeds, mobile, et al, will be a determining factor for...
NetFlix Saturday Night Live Apology Parody and Actual Apology From Reed Hastings CEO of Neflix

NetFlix Saturday Night Live Apology Parody and Actual Apology From Reed Hastings CEO of Neflix

This is a comparison of the actual apology and the parody that ended up on Saturday Night Live. What companies want to do is to not end up with PR nightmares because they don’t really understand social media and how important the feedback of their customers...
The Social Engagement Rankings of the Top 15 Cosmetic Brands: Secret #1: Winning Brands Dynamically Engage

The Social Engagement Rankings of the Top 15 Cosmetic Brands: Secret #1: Winning Brands Dynamically Engage

Historically brands were managed via brand guidelines that specified font, colors, icons, visual imagery, logos, and design—all of which were incorporated in the brand’s vision, mission, positioning and benefits. The brand “toolkit”—before social media— was about...
Dr. Natalie Keynote: Social Media And The Automotive Industry

Dr. Natalie Keynote: Social Media And The Automotive Industry

Here’s my talk on Social Media Excellence in the Automotive Industry: The summit is an exclusive environment for senior-level OEM, dealer, and finance executives in the car industry. In preparation for my keynote talk, I conducted some research to compare the...