Read the press release.  This is a great study show that there is a need for blended learning.

Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning -

Who owns your brand – you? The public?  This question has been the subject of many articles and debates.

The concept of “brand” is captured well in wikipedia.org.  I quote, “Some people distinguish the psychological aspect of a brand from the experiential aspect. The experiential aspect consists of the sum of all points of contact with the brand and is known as the brand experience. The psychological aspect, sometimes referred to as the brand image, is a symbolic construct created within the minds of people and consists of all the information and expectations associated with a product or service.”  That said, emphatically, social media (and other forums of socialization) have an enormous impact on corporate and consumer brands. 

To read the rest of the article click on the link below:

Brands in the Age of Social Media « SocialSteve’s Blog

This is a great article that you must read if you do anything with LinkedIn.  Also, consider joining the safety training group

I often write about things you should do on LinkedIn to maximize your effectiveness. Today we’re going to look at the other side of the equation…the mistakes. The five mistakes listed here are related to your ability to eventually monetize LinkedIn. Click on the link below to read the 5 mistakes.

The Top 5 Mistakes on LinkedIn | Linked Intuition