Jimmy Wales, the cofounder of Wikipedia, and Nancy Lublin, the CEO of DoSomething -- both of whom we...
Jimmy Wales, the cofounder of Wikipedia, and Nancy Lublin, the CEO of DoSomething -- both of whom were named Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum -- discuss strategies for growth. Topics include the philosophical and practical reasons behind Wikipedias creation; how it and other social media have changed the way we think about communication, education, business, culture and society; and how easy-to-access, inclusive and reliable social media platforms can be used to effectively.
The 2009 social Enterprise Conference took place on October 9 at Columbia Business School. The conference shed light on the entire process for social ventures — from vision to specific practices — and addressed how organizations can gain momentum and strength during the global economic downturn. To learn more about the social Enterprise Program at Columbia Business School, visit http://www.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise
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SBL Lunch & Learn - social Media
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab...
SBL Lunch & Learn - social Media
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab
Brian Sirgutz, President of Causecast
Sept 17, 2009
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Joseph and classmates to Guatemala visited small producers right up to the Starbucks' organization, ...
Joseph and classmates to Guatemala visited small producers right up to the Starbucks' organization, as well as NGOs like As Green As It Gets.
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social entrepreneur veteran Laura Scher and more recent entrants, Kirsten Gagnaire ...
social entrepreneur veteran Laura Scher and more recent entrants, Kirsten Gagnaire and Jenny Shilling Stein, offer advice on what it takes to create a successful for-profit or nonprofit organization with a social purpose. The key components, they agree, are a strong leader, a clear social mission, consistency, and focus.
Recorded: July 24, 2006
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Dean Garth Saloner of the Stanford Graduate School of Business introduces the panel discussion on le...
Dean Garth Saloner of the Stanford Graduate School of Business introduces the panel discussion on leveraging social technology to make a difference. The public session was part of the GSB marketing course, the Power of social Technology. A panel of experts, including Robert Scoble, MC Hammer, and Loic LeMeur, discussed how social media can build successful brands.
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The RSA launches a new report which argues that engaging citizens in 'co-producing' local so...
The RSA launches a new report which argues that engaging citizens in 'co-producing' local social order is more important today than ever before. With Ben Rogers, Nick Herbert MP, Adrian Hanstock and Jane Atkinson
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When is it helpful for social organizations to compete, and when is it hurtful? Pan...
When is it helpful for social organizations to compete, and when is it hurtful? Panelists address effective competition and collaboration in the sector. Speakers include Melissa Berman, president and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and adjunct professor, Columbia Business School; Jerry Hirsch, founder and chairman, Lodestar Foundation; Jemina Bernard '01, executive director, Teach For America, New York Region; and Rick Surpin, president of the Independence Care System. The 2009 social Enterprise Conference took place on October 9 at Columbia Business School. The conference shed light on the entire process for social ventures -- from vision to specific practices -- and addressed how organizations can gain momentum and strength during the global economic downturn. To learn more about the social Enterprise Program at Columbia Business School, visit http://www.gsb.columbia.edu/socialenterprise
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Establishing and maintaining an active presence on social networking websites has e...
Establishing and maintaining an active presence on social networking websites has emerged as an effective way to promote products and drive traffic to websites. These and other Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way we approach internet marketing. In this article we look at how to make the most of social network marketing.
There are many terms for this form of web promotion, including social media optimization and social media marketing. And there are also different types of websites and methods that can be used.
As with any form of internet marketing, successful social network marketing takes patience, know how, and some hard work. social network websites are essentially online communities where people can meet, communicate, and share ideas. How you should approach your marketing campaign on these websites will depend on the size and nature of your business.
Many large companies and corporations have already established a presence on these websites. However, for smaller companies and home-based web businesses a more subtle approach is probably the better option. Rather than blatantly marketing your product, you should try to become a member of the community by making friends and joining relevant groups on websites like Facebook and MySpace.
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Professor Susan Fiske of Princeton University discusses the psychology of stereotyping in her keynot...
Professor Susan Fiske of Princeton University discusses the psychology of stereotyping in her keynote address to Columbia Business School's research symposium, "Inclusive Leadership, Stereotyping and the Brain," co-sponsored by the Program on social Intelligence and the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics. Professor Fiske is introduced by Professors Malia Mason and Bruce Kogut of Columbia Business School. To learn more about this symposium, visit http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/research/sept2009
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http://www.yourbusinesschannel.com If you want to create a succesful small business marketing strate...
http://www.yourbusinesschannel.com If you want to create a succesful small business marketing strategy, to listen to the social marketing tips on this business television show.
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Professor Michael Morris moderates a research panel featuring experts on stereotypes as part of Colu...
Professor Michael Morris moderates a research panel featuring experts on stereotypes as part of Columbia Business School's research symposium, "Inclusive Leadership, Stereotyping and the Brain," co-sponsored by the Program on social Intelligence and the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics. Included here are Lasana Harris of Duke University, Dana Carney of Columbia Business School, David Amodio of NYU and Valerie Purdie-Vaughns of Columbia University. To learn more about this symposium, visit http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/research/sept2009
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Professor Chris Mayer moderates a panel of academic and industry experts on inclusive leadership in ...
Professor Chris Mayer moderates a panel of academic and industry experts on inclusive leadership in professional practice as part of Columbia Business School's research symposium, "Inclusive Leadership, Stereotyping and the Brain," co-sponsored by the Program on social Intelligence and the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics. Featured here are Susan Sturm of Columbia Law School, Laura Liswood of the Council of Women World Leaders and Goldman Sachs, Monika Mantilla of Altura Capital and JoEllen Helmer of Ernst & Young. To learn more about this symposium, visit http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/leadership/research/sept2009
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The CASE Award for Enterprising social Innovation (ESI) recognizes outstanding indi...
The CASE Award for Enterprising social Innovation (ESI) recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations, or companies whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy to create sustainable social value that has the potential for large-scale impact. This award recognizes VisionSprings work to improve vision and economic opportunity in countries all over the developing world. Drawing upon techniques and concepts from both the commercial and social sectors, VisionSprings innovative business model achieves significant impact for entrepreneurs and for their customers in underserved markets bringing dramatically improved vision to individuals at the base of the economic pyramid and leading to improvements in health, income, and productivity in the world's poorest communities.
Dr. Jordan Kassalow, VisionSprings Founder and CEO delivered the ESI Lecture and accept the CASE Award for Enterprising social Innovation on behalf of VisionSpring. Dr. Kassalow is a co-founder of both VisionSpring and Scojo New York, and is also the founder of the Global Health Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to his position at the Council, he served as Director of the Onchocerciasis Division at Helen Keller International. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse International and on the Medical Advisory Board of Helen Keller International. The recipient of numerous awards, including the social Innovator of the Year Award from BYUs Marriott School of Management, The Aspen Institutes Henry Crown Fellowship, and a Draper Richards Foundation Fellowship, Dr. Kassalow received his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry and completed his Fellowship in Preventive Ophthalmology and his Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. He serves on the Advisory Board of CIBA Vision.
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SBL Lunch & Learn - social Media
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab...
SBL Lunch & Learn - social Media
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab
Brian Sirgutz, President of Causecast
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http://www.yourbusinesschannel.com social marketing and business expert Thomas Powe...
http://www.yourbusinesschannel.com social marketing and business expert Thomas Power looks into the future to see how today's social networks will mature, and what it will mean for the marketing strategies of tomorrow.
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An interview with John Elkington, Founder and Chief Entrepreneur, SustainAbility. social
An interview with John Elkington, Founder and Chief Entrepreneur, SustainAbility. social entrepreneurs are generating impressive results -- and capturing the imaginations of businesspeople and public policy makers.
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This webinar gives an overview of social networks while dispelling any myths that t...
This webinar gives an overview of social networks while dispelling any myths that they're only a venue for teens. You'll learn more about how to effectively target your audiences on social networks using Google AdWords features such as demograhic bidding & reports, User Interest Placements, and Enhanced Online Campaigns.
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Doing Good & Doing Well, which is organized each year by IESE MBA students, has grown to become Euro...
Doing Good & Doing Well, which is organized each year by IESE MBA students, has grown to become Europes leading conference on responsible business. In this video, IESE Prof. Mike Rosenberg and three business leaders highlight some of the main issues to emerge at this years conference.
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SBL Lunch & Learn - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
presented by USC Marshall Society and Busi...
SBL Lunch & Learn - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab
Terri Wahl, Owner of Auntie Em's Organic Delivery and Auntie Em's Kitchen
Oct 21, 2009
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SBL Lunch & Learn - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
presented by USC Marshall Society and Busi...
SBL Lunch & Learn - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
presented by USC Marshall Society and Business Lab
Terri Wahl, Owner of Auntie Em's Organic Delivery and Auntie Em's Kitchen
Oct 21, 2009
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