We’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who helped share the news of Bob Pearson, Dell’s former head of social media, joining GasPedal as President of the Blog Council and SVP of Communities. Here’s some of the great stories not only covering our news, but also touching on the larger movement we’re all…
Thanks to all who shared the news of Bob Pearson joining GasPedal and the Blog Council
Who’s coming to BlogWell
BlogWell is coming up fast, here’s a look at a small portion of who is attending. It’s not too late to register, but don’t put it off — our last BlogWell sold out and we expect this one to do the same. Nokia GE Johnson & Johnson Tyson Foods Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Coca-Cola Microsoft…
BlogWell New York, April 29: How big brands use social media
1. It’s all about big business BlogWell is the only conference devoted to learning how big businesses successfully participate in social media. You’ll learn directly from the executives at the largest corporations in the world who are engaging in this right now. Learn More 2. 8 amazing case studies Hear case studies from the biggest…
Bob Pearson joins GasPedal as President of the Blog Council
Big news! Bob Pearson, former VP of Communities and Conversation at Dell, is joining GasPedal as President of the Blog Council and Senior Vice President of Communities. (Read the announcement here.) With more than 25 years at three Fortune 500 companies and as one of the pioneers of corporate social media, Bob brings a wealth…
Public call: Mayo Clinic’s natural progression to social media; April 2, 1 PM (EST)
Lee Aase, who serves as the Communications Manager at Mayo Clinic, will lead a public conference call, “Mayo Clinic’s Natural Progression to Social Media.” Mayo Clinic has the most powerful brand in health care, built over more than a century ago, primarily through word of mouth recommendations from satisfied patients and news coverage. In this…
Word of mouth research: 59% of social media users interact with companies on social media sites
A September 2008 Cone Business in Social Media study concludes that 60% of Americans use social media, and of those, nearly 60% engage with companies on social sites—one in four of which interact with companies more than once per week. The study goes on to reveal that a whopping 93% of social media users believe…
BlogWell Chicago, Jan. 22: Hear Corporate Blogging Success Stories
Eight brand new case studies on how big businesses do social media Come to BlogWell on January 22 in Chicago where you'll hear eight case studies on how large corporations are successfully participating in social media – all for $200. BlogWell is the only conference where social media executives from large companies come together to…