Posted on July 22, 2009 9:11 am by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Social networks
When given the ability to bond as a community, street people have a more powerful voice than they ever could as nameless, faceless individuals shunned by much of society. Building that community and providing that voice is the goal of HomelessNation.org, a social network that has attracted some 4,500 street people, primarily in Canada but now spreading throughout North America.
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Posted on May 1, 2009 7:10 am by Shel Holtz | Social Media | Social networks
In this FIR Interview, Shel Holtz and Jeremiah Owyang discuss Jeremiah’s new research report, “The Future of the Social Web.” (Jeremiah blogged about the report on his Web Strategy blog.)
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Posted on December 26, 2008 10:38 am by Shel Holtz | Business | Social networks
Krishna De gives a nice overview of SaaS project management services in the latest episode of “The Podcast Sisters.” In her quest for the perfect service, Krishna queried her Twitter community and looked at the various suggestions they sent her against her well-thought-out list of criteria. She settled on Basecamp.
I’ve used Basecamp and have tried a couple other options, but have gone a…
Posted on September 29, 2008 12:09 pm by Shel Holtz | Social Media | Social networks
These are tough times for non-profits, especially those looking for the contributions required to fulfill their missions. It’s hard enough asking for people to part with their money, but high energy costs and an uncertain economic outlook make it even tougher than usual.
Non-profits can learn a lot from some of the organic, grass-roots efforts that have received attention in the social…
Posted on August 13, 2008 2:37 pm by Shel Holtz | Blogging | Facebook | Social networks | Twitter
Dell is out with a new blog they created just for me.
No, not really, but given the six months I spend on the road each year, adding Digital Nomads to my feeds was a no-brainer. There’s more to Digital Nomads than a blog, however; Dell is aiming to create a community of hardcore travelers who have embraced digital technology as an…
Posted on June 26, 2008 8:26 pm by Shel Holtz | For Immediate Release | Social networks
Content summary: Shel Holtz presents “Social Networks and Business Communication,” a session during the “All-Star” slot at the IABC International Conference in New York City on June 25, 2008. (The All-Star track features speakers who have received high ratings during previous conferences.)
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