Really very happy to hear that our friend Mitch Ratcliffe is no longer suffering through severe back pain and that he found a medical trial by publishing his needs to the market. This is a must read story… Congratulations Mitch!

Starting to put together a set of links around the discussion of what is social media that kicked off in early 2007. Much of it is not resolved still, but the phrase has obvious staying power…

Interesting take on this important issue with some great comments. Personally I think there is room for advertising in all media - the questions really is how effective will it be at accomplishing your goals. Awareness and branding is good, direct respon

Tom Foremski, as always, has a great take on the latest round of discussion on the social media release.

Another good take on this subject from John Furrier

Interesting take on the principles and key strategies that management may be considering when looking at social media marketing.

I love how the Chinese media claim there were no protests or disruptions - a few minutes in to this video we see a group of protesters lie down in the street in front of the torch relay, but they were easily carried away by SFPD to the side of the street.

This 1999 article I came across while doing research on my book is fantastic. if you are in a big company and need some help with innovation, read this and use it often!

Great article on how big brands can serve the information and social needs of its customers to build a direct relationship. This piece on Nike+ gets at the heart of what I call The Communications Strategy

NBC and Liberty Mutual are returning to the heyday of early TV where sponsored content, co-produced by the brand is at center stage. Another great development I think, as advertising continues to decline in effectiveness.

This is a must see video on our system of production (where our stuff comes from and where it goes) and how it really impacts the earth. MUST SEE!

This is an awesome video created in response to GaryVee’s good people day 08 - right on with his approach that everyone has some good in them…

Marshall Kirkpatrick makes some excellent points in this post on why blogs are still an important part of the chain of influence - sometimes it is direct and sometimes it is more subtle

This is a really smart use of flash mobs - trust me - you need to read this blog and learn about what they are doing…

Great thoughts on learning social media from a master - brilliant stuff - am so glad the world has Howard Rheingold in it!

This is a great book that drives home some of the key points we have been making about social media - be social, be a human, or in Rohit’s term’s - DON’T BE FACELESS!

Interesting free government site that helps people think about nutrition and health - take small steps toward better health - really smart and good use of tax dollars finally…