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I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too

CEO Insider

Lorenz shares the history of influencers on the internet – primarily through social media – and how they impact our society. This is embarrassing, but I will admit it: I feel out of touch. This realization happened recently while reading the book Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz.

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The Professional: Seven New Rules

Strategy Driven

Consider the chief technology officer of a company who is able to influence standards by being on an industry body – the revenue impact of such a thing can be immense. The term rainmaking means an unusual ability to create value through deal-making and personal contacts. But rainmaking is a lot more than just that.

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How to Harness the Customer Awakening

Harvard Business Review

Hitachi Data Systems — Be the influencer. Many companies, dipping their toes into social media and Web marketing, try to engage with bloggers who've built up audiences and exert influence over their buying decisions. That's the opportunity many businesses have today, often without realizing it.

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