Web Business by Ken Burbary

Winning in a world transformed by social technologies

Found another great video. This is none other than Forrester’s social media guru Charlene Li talking about the concepts in her new book Groundswell.

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Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies – Charlene Li

“Influential Marketing” coming to Detroit

Rohit Bhargava, social media star and Digital Strategist for Ogilvy 360, will be coming to Detroit on Tuesday, July 8th to officially launch his new book “Personality Not Included: Why Companies Lose Their Authenticity And How Great Brands Get it Back” . Rohit talks a lot about how to connect customers with brands by revealing your personality. If you haven’t read the book, pick up a copy ASAP and get to Borders on July 8th. It’s a fantastic book that you won’t be disappointed in, and the event is sure to be great fun and conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Facebook users can find more details for the event here

Detroit Tweetup

This is the 2nd Detroit Tweetup in the past couple weeks. Several social media brains will be there (@chrisbrogan, @ccarmichael, @damonhenry, @charliecurve to name a few). Get yourself to BW3 on 5/20 for loads of good conversation with fellow Tweeps. I look forward to meeting you there!t

When: 6pm – 9pm Tuesday, May 20 2008

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings in Novi MAP

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is located in the Novi Fountain Walk (44375 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377). There is no cost to attend the event (although you’ll have to buy your own food and drink.

UPDATE: Ann Arbor’s twitter all-star @leahmcchesney MIGHT be there too