Comments on: How do Corporations & Corporate Executives use Social Media?

By: Ivana Taylor

Ivana Taylor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:14:37 +0000

I saw this one and was reminded of the post Anita did on http://www.smallbiztrends.com a while ago with the point – counterpoint with John Mariotti.

I wasn’t surprised at the passion behind the responses, but I WAS surprised (and disappointed) at some of the vitriol that came out in the conversation.

Regardless of whether you love or hate social media, the fact remains that it is an element of our communication strategy.

It’s starting to remind me of the “sex talk” – you can be un-comfortable with it, but either YOU manage the conversation with your kids or someone else will.

All business owners need to have an awareness of social media – pretending it isn’t there is dangerous.

By: Chris Brown

Chris Brown — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:23:33 +0000

Ben:
Yes, it’s a really bold statement, that he may want to rethink some day! Thanks for commenting.

Bob:
You’re so right. One look at his about me photo tells 1 thousand words.

Deborah:
Yes, it’s the comments on the post that I found the most interesting.

Thanks for commenting here as well!
Chris

By: Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:58:48 +0000

Chris, I haven’t gone over to read Alan’s post but I just want to add that Alan was one of the last of his renown to be dragged kicking and screaming in to the blogging world to begin with. So his credibility – in my mind – when it comes to the advancing technical opportunities Web 2.0 affords, is nil.

Perhaps he was just throwing down the gauntlet to start a rich debate, but I don’t think he did his brand any favors from what you wrote.

I’m off to read it now – actually, I think I’m more looking forward to the comments than the actual post!

Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Deborah

By: Bob Warfield

Bob Warfield — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:26:48 +0000

Come on Chris, just look at the picture of Alan with his Bentley and dog on his about page all posed for the Robb Report and you can see where he’s coming from. Form is much more important than substance. He is communicating an artificial persona that’s engineered for his business purposes. He got where he is through manipulation and controversy (great marketing tactics) and this post is just more of the same.

He’s full of balooney, and some of the people like Seth Godin he used as examples have told him he is wrong. He doesn’t care, he just wants the attention and controversy is the best way to get it.

Cheers,

By: Ben Jones

Ben Jones — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:06:13 +0000

Wow…that is quite a bold statement. I can’t imagine what logic he is using to back that up. I definitely have to go and check in on this conversation. Thanks for posting Chris!