A revolution (from the  Latin   revolutio , “a turnaround”) is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. The Social Era revolution will not be carried out with riots or warfare rather it represents a philosophical shift that is changing people’s beliefs about power and organizational structures. The Social Era revolution is shifts in how and why people work, how markets behave and organizations serve common purposes. The Social Era economy is already emerging and being defined on the fringes of change. MORE >>

Marketing Philanthropy Public Relations Shonali Burke accountability in business behind the brands international women's day 2013 IWD 2013 oxfam americaDo you know how your favorite brands measure up on the issues that matter to you? We hear a lot these days about how brands are working hard to become more green; “sustainability” is the new black. But just how green – or black – are big food brands? How does the way they do business affect the people because of whom they can do business? Behind the Brands. Yet there is enough food for everyone. MORE >>

Tweet It’s 2013 and there are still many businesses, big and small, without a social media plan. The post What’s Your 2013 Social Media Plan Look Like? Diving into social media without having a plan is like trying to build a new home without a blueprint. For the past three years I’ve seen it so much I now consider it to be the number one biggest mistake made in social media marketing. You wouldn’t start a new business without a business plan. Why would you put your business on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and start a blog without a plan? MORE >>

Social Slam 2013. Social Slam 2013. Blog posts previewing or reviewing Social Slam 2013. Social Slam 2013 Recap: From the Eyes of an Organizer. Jonathan Barrick) Social Slam 2013 has concluded, and that makes me sad. However, Social Slam 2013 was awesome, and that makes me happy. tribute to the "engine" behind Social Slam - Social Slam - April 5, 2013. The Most Important Thing that I Didn''t Hear at Social Slam 2013. 10 things I learned at Social Slam 2013. 'It’s been just about two weeks since I returned from Social Slam. MORE >>

Here is my list for April 8-14, 2013: 5 great articles you may have missed (April 8-14, 2013) View more lists from Cendrine Marrouat The five articles that received the most traffic on Creative Ramblings are: Yes, social media is a lot of work 14 tools and services to stay on top of the news in your industry Announcing my new blog: Social Media Slant! This week in social media (April 8-12, 2013) 5 great articles you may have missed (April 1-7, 2013) For more great social media articles from around the blogosphere, visit my Scoop.it magazine. MORE >>