McKinsey Quarterly has an interesting article about the adoption of social technologies in business (you have to create a free account to read the whole thing). Honestly, the graphs and charts about social media use didn’t interest me that much (though it’s good to have some solid data in those areas), but the very last page interested me the most, because it talked about how our organizations are changing as a result of the adoption of social media. This is obviously a core theme in Humanize. 35% said that the boundaries between customers, employees, and vendors were going to blur. MORE >>

LinkedIn is the social network for business professionals and networking. With over 135 millions members to date, it’s one of the most popular social networks to date. Are you using it to its fullest potential? While we hear a lot about Facebook and Twitter for lead generation, LinkedIn can be just as good, if not better, if you spend a little bit of time optimizing your profile. Because of my background in the legal realm, I’ve helped hundreds of professionals with their profiles, now it’s your turn! Here is the ultimate cheat sheet for creating your LinkedIn profile: 1. MORE >>

Today’s guest post is written by Mat Powers. . We never really think about who is behind the social media accounts of our favorite companies. It’s not as if the real Old Spice guy is sending out tweets…. Collegiate athletes do more than play basketball, they also learn math and kissing techniques that can’t be found in the private sector”. Can I promise that this new wallpaper will not cause your computer to erupt into flames, helicopters and hotdogs? Nope.”. A new pad device was just announced. Many are also asked to interact and try and stir up conversation. The Horror Story. MORE >>

The HIP Network Hybrid Event “ Understanding Meetings Cost in the New Reality ” is happening today from 2:30 – 6:00 pm ET. Follow along here! If you can’t see the CoverItLIve window below, click here.). Mark Your Calendars Social Learning MORE >>

With all the hype surrounding Facebook’s public offering, GM’s decision to stop Facebook advertising and the countless articles pointing out how abyssmal click through rates are – we tend to lose sight of the value Social Media provides for marketing. The folks at Pew Internet have provided us with this reminder. While the data may almost three months old, even the change-at-the- speed-of-light nature of the Internet can’t devalue these numbers. typical or median user can reach over 31,000 people. That is staggering. You are receiving an actual endorsement from them. MORE >>