Only Eight Percent of Those Online Using Twitter?

Despite all the hype and attention in the media, only eight percent of Internet users are Twitter users according to a recent study by Pew Research. That means 92 percent of those online are *not* using Twitter. Wow! I suppose I shouldn’t be entirely surprised. While I have some “online business colleagues” who are active on Twitter, most of my traditional business colleagues and the vast majority of students in my university classes Continue reading “Only Eight Percent of Those Online Using Twitter?”

What Makes Information Worth Paying For? An “Aha!” Moment!

I just finished a complicated, but very interesting, article for an information industry publication about security and identity issues for content owners. Once I was able to get past all of the confusing terminology and “IT-speak” (which took me several interviews and multiple reviews and re-reviews of my notes, not to mention “sleeping on it” for several nights…) some key themes began to emerge. Ultimately (I think…) I pulled together an article that effectively sums up both the challenges and opportunities facing content owners today. There are two “big questions” from the content owners’ perspective: Continue reading “What Makes Information Worth Paying For? An “Aha!” Moment!”

Wellness Programs – Preaching to the Choir?

I just wrote a very interesting (interesting from the standpoint of the response I received, not trying to tout my own writing!) article on wellness programs for Human Resource Executive.

The premise was based on a recent AP story that challenged Continue reading “Wellness Programs – Preaching to the Choir?”

Sure the babies entertain – but do they get results?

I *love* the ETrade baby ads. I’ve said it before. I absolutely love them. But, do they work?  I really wonder if – aside from the buzz value – these ads have achieved any meaningful, measurable goals.

A recent piece in Fast Company (March 2010) Continue reading “Sure the babies entertain – but do they get results?”