When I was in Portugal, I was asked to interview with Publico with Karla Pequenino. I wasn’t sure what we were going to talk about. But at the time, it turned out to be a precursor to something that wouldn’t just be near and dear to me, but to everyone around the world. The topic was digital activism vs. social slactivism aka “look at me! I care about this cause…but, I also care about views and likes!” The story was…
Brian Solis is Mentioned By Dan Gingiss In a LinkedIn Interview About Creating Memorable Social Media Experiences
In Sean Callahan’s LinkedIn article “The Insight Track with Dan Gingiss: Creating Memorable Experiences on Social Media,” Gingiss – a keynote speaker, author and experience consultant – offered his perspective on B2B companies leveraging social media to deliver exceptional experiences online. Gingiss mentions Solis as one of the authors who has been most influential to him. Referring to him as “the Godfather of Customer Experience,” he mentions Solis’ two game changing books that are actually experiences to read: “What’s the…
The Evolving Social Construct of Modern Social Businesses
This article is from my unpublished archives. It does no good sitting there, so I’ve decided to publish it after all these years. Today, businesses are actively seeking the fountain of youth to stay relevant in these evolving times. The more ambitious leaders, are also seeking the fountain of truth to connect with evolving societal norms and values. Digital strategists believe that new technologies combined with transparency and authenticity reveal the way forward. And, it does, to some extent. But…
Brian Solis Discusses Digital Darwinism and The Future of Business On Business2Community
In an article called “Could Your Business Die from Digital Darwinism: Brian Solis Reveals,” Solis discussed these issues with Adam Franklin, an international social media speaker and marketing manager at @Bluewire Media, the Australian based web strategy firm he co-owns. Solis defines digital Darwinism as this era when society and technology are evolving faster than the ability for many businesses to adapt. He says, “We’re seeing businesses incorporate new technology into the organization, but it’s not just a technology solution….
Brian Solis Chosen One of Inbassador’s “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following”
Solis made an international list of movers and shakers Inbassaodor calls “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following.” Inbassador’s mission is to simplify marketing. They believe, “The best influencers are your own customers, who know and love your brand.” They offer a way to turn a company’s most influential and loyal customers into ambassadors and measure the ROI with their systems. Solis’ listing begins with a key quote in bold: “Social media spark a…
Mind, Body, Spirit with Dr. Kayte
One of the things I love most about the Lifescale experience, is the entirely new adventures on which I’m whisked away. One such experience was the result of attending “The Rising Glen Collective” in Hollywood recently. I was asked to present on the story behind the book to a curated group of artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, experts and executives in an intimate setting–in a beautiful Hollywood Hills home over looking Los Angeles. Boy, was I nervous. Following the event, I met…
Brian Solis Ranks #2 on BuzzSumo’s List of Top 100 Digital Marketing Influencers
Solis is ranked #2 on the latest List of Top 100 Digital Marketing Influencers compiled by research and monitoring tool BuzzSumo. BuzzSumo is dedicated to helping users find content that is most shared on social media channels, find influencers to particular topics, get alerts based on keywords, brand name, links, author name or domain, and track competitors and do an analysis based on their content. People have always considered the opinions of their peers as a part of their…
There Isn’t an App for That: The Formula for Productivity, Happiness and Creativity Starts Within
We didn’t lose our ability to focus or be creative, we were programmed away from it, toward a direction where our attention is heavily monetized. It’s by design. The challenge is two fold. For those who remember life before smartphones and social media, memories serve as a benchmark for comparison. We tend to remember our analog lives and activities with a sense of nostalgia and also disbelief. After all, we’ve since learned to become digital-first in most things we do…
Social Media is a Human Network: We Have the Power of Choice in What We Consume, What We Share and Who We Engage
The good thing about social media, is that it gave us a voice. The bad thing about it, is that it gave us a voice. The path to saving it, making it valuable to not only ourselves, but for society at large, is in our control. The question is, what are you going to do differently moving forward? They say hindsight is 20/20. At some point, we will look at everything, recognize our missteps and ask, “why didn’t we see…
Brian Solis Offers Advice and Encouragement to San Diego Wildlife Startup Mammalz
Solis is quoted with words of encouragement and advice at the end of a San Diego Union-Tribune article about Rob Whitehair and Alex Finden, founders of a startup called Mammalz, an online social hub for seasoned filmmakers and other wildlife content creators. The site will be a social media like platform where artists can livestream nature content from wild locales, share creative short films, air podcasts or upload tiny snapshots of their adventures. After a discussion of the changes…
