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As a result of being resource-starved, Flickr quit planting the anchors it needed to climb ever higher. It missed the boat on local, on real time, on mobile, and even ultimately on social—the field it pioneered. And so, it...

Jeremiah Owyang, from Altimeter Group was in town tonight for the Third Tuesday event and I had an opportunity to interact with him after the presentation.  From my interaction with him over the years, I’ve always been intrigued by what he has to say as an Analyst, Participant, Customer and a Practicianer. I have truly respected what he has had to say over the years as it’s based on real authentic research, experience and context.

Without further ado, here are my notes...

What’s a thought leader?
A thought leader is a recognized leader in one’s field. What differentiates a thought leader from any other knowledgeable company, is the recognition from the outside world that the company deeply understands its business, the needs of its customers, and the broader marketplace in which it operates.

Trust is built on reputation and reputation is generally NOT built on advertising. It is earned. Not bought. It is built on what...

Social media started with an ability to connect us in a era when we were all divided. The wrath of factory mindset had placed the individual behind everyone.  Social media brought the balance back. It brought the human connection back. It was postiviely disruptive to the way we work, think and engage with each other.

As with any emerging medium, many flock over to it — some use it for good, some use it for bad and ruin it for many. Many issues are faced — from privacy,...