As a digital analyst, futurist, and anthropologist, Brian Solis has a keen understanding of how emerging technology effects modern-day business and marketing. He is also the author of What’s the Future of Business (WTF), which explores business and customer relationships in today’s professional landscape. LinkedIn also partnered with Brian and his company, Altimeter Group, to research the lessons we can learn from the most socially engaged companies. Brian’s expertise and clear presence as a thought leader made him a must-interview…

Bloomberg’s Serena Saitto wrote about the recent phenomenon of busy parents using Ubers to transport children when they can’t make the drive themselves. Once again, Saitto sought the input from Brian Solis. Parents are particularly turning to the apps for teenagers’ transportation needs to sports events and parties, said Brian Solis, an analyst at Altimeter Group, a San Mateo, California-based firm that researches the impact of new technologies. The apps let parents monitor where their children are during rides, something…

Brian Solis recently presented in Sydney at the third annual Digital Innovation Summit hosted by Telstra. Each year, Brian highlights trends driving digital transformation and shares his research and ideas for how to survive digital transformation. His presentation is now available for viewing.

  ADWEEK’s Michelle Castillo examined how brands are using new social platforms to test a new wave of meme-style ads. Brian Solis was asked for his thoughts on the subject. Excerpt: Brands are constantly seeking creative ways to make their pricey campaigns pay off in more ways than one. But computer giant HP hit the jackpot by turning its Vine campaign for the HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptop into a first-of-its-kind national TV commercial. “The clever thing about the HP…

Brian Solis recently hosted a live conversation with Telstra CEO David Thodey on stage at the annual Digital Innovation Summit in Sydney. CIO’s Shahida Sweeney was in attendance and her summary of the conversation was both riveting and also a reflection of Thodey’s inspiring vision and purpose at Telstra. “It’s about innovation and a willingness to share knowledge. The free flow of ideas is now open and transparent. This is precisely why corporations should move out of ivory towers and embrace…

Brian Solis recently gave a speech about his new e-book about the future of digital marketing, “What If PR Stood for People and Relationships?” Hosted by Vocus-Cision at Google Headquarters, Noted blogger and new media marketer Geoff Livingston shared the lessons from Brian’s presentation, which centered on the need for marketers to focus on becoming valuable to audiences rather than achieving traditional online success. We can build value for our customers,” said Brian. “We can see and find it, or…