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How may times have you been asked "Can you explain social media to us?" Then you have to think about how to explain the entire (r)evolution of the internet and its present state. Try doing that and you'll lose most people's attention.
It has been...
Using social media just because everyone else is does not mean you should, at least not yet.
Before jumping into all the chatter and all the advertising organizations would be better served by asking themselves a series of questions. Finding the ...
Social media doesn't come with directions. Instead it is a never ending process of learning what, where, when, who, how and why you individually and your entire organization should use it purposely.
Social media doesn't come with a manual and it ...
Change represents transformation. However when communications gets transformed everything changes and I mean everything.
When we say everything just consider how everything in the past came into existence. Everything comes into existence from com...
As more and more businesses seek to leverage social media most are turning to their advertising agencies because they think of social media as marketing. The agencies then do what they do best, finding ways to put lipstick on a pig.
Advertising a...
Everyone seems to be asking a lot of questions about social media. Subsequently everyone has an opinion as to the answers to these very questions. The questions are all over the place from how to produce results to what technology to use and how....
Jay,
I confess to being a little confused here. Is social media a good thing or a bad thing? Is the bandwagon effect such a bad thing? I am thankful I can use a Nokia Tablet as opposed to a desktop when I am at a Wi-Fi hot spot. The Nokia Tablet ...
When the IPhone was first released its functions and features made it different than any other mobile device in the market. Like bee's to honey every other manufacturer ran to produce their own versions to catch up with what IPhone was offering th...
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- What publication, pr firm or manufacturer do you represent?
- Socialutions
- About Me:
- Jay Deragon is considered one of the premier entrepreneurial thought leaders in the dynamic social networking space and the emerging industry of social media.
His blog - http://www.relationship-economy.com serves as a reference point for the emerging industry of social networks and is read by thousands each month and is referenced throughout the social web.
He is a noted speaker and is working with numerous Fortune 500 companies to help them effectively define and implement their virtual strategies for use of the social web as a new median for marketing and influence.
Mr. Deragon is also Co-Author, of “The Emergence of The Relationship Economy” just released in January of 08 and can be accessed here
The book was a collaborative effort with three other authors and the forward is written by Doc Searls, Co-Author of The Cluetrain Manifesto. New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman calls Doc Searls “one of the most respected technology writers in America“. J.D. Lasica, author of Darknet, calls Doc “one of the deep thinkers in the blog movement.” Doc is currently based at Harvard University, where he serves as a Fellow with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society.
Mr. Deragon is Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Strategy, of Link to Your World, LLC http://www.linktoyourworld.com
Mr. Deragon has over 25 years experience in working as a strategic consultant for numerous industries such as wireless, entertainment, capital markets and technology. He has consulted with businesses of all sizes from the Fortune 500 to middle market organizations and non-profit associations.
Mr. Deragon educational experience includes:
University of Southern Maine BA, Business Management, 1977 – 1979
Activities and Societies:
Accredited Risk Manager, Dartmouth College Continuing Education, 1994
Certified Quality Engineer, University of Madison Wisconsin, 1990
Six Sigma Instructor, GE Black Belt School, 1991
ISO 9001 Instructor, University of Wisconsin, 1989
Hoshin Planning, GOAL/QPC, 1998
Theory of Constraints, Goldrat Institute, 1999
D.I.S.C. Instructor: Hall & Associates, 1984
To contact Jay Deragon please send email to jay.deragon@gmail.com
- Website:
- http://www.linktosocialutions.com
Jay Deragon's Blog
Can You Explain Social Media?
How may times have you been asked "Can you explain social media to us?" Then you have to think about how to explain the entir… Continue Posted on November 6, 2009 at 4:09am —
Why You Shouldn't Use Social Media
Using social media just because everyone else is does not mean you should, at least not yet.Before jumping into all the chatter and all the adver… Continue
Posted on November 4, 2009 at 4:24am —
Are Your Directions Wrong?
Social media doesn't come with directions. Instead it is a never ending process of learning what, where, when, who, how and why you individually and your entire organization should use it purp… Continue Posted on October 28, 2009 at 6:40am —
Communication Transforms Everything!
Change represents transformation. However when communications gets transformed everything changes and I mean everything.… Continue Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:20am —
Putting Lipstick On A Pig?
As more and more businesses seek to leverage social media most are turning to their advertising agencies because they… Continue Posted on October 20, 2009 at 5:44am —
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