The Social 6: Stories You Missed Yesterday, 8/21/12 edition

#6: Internet and Attitude, a Powerful Combination The NY Times Room for Debate typically has some interesting conversations going on, and this piece by Spencer Ackerman of Wired.com isn’t any exception. Nice discussion of Russia’s Pussy Riot controversy, and how social platforms like YouTube and Twitter played major parts in the story. #5: Coca-Cola worried about Ottawa… Continue reading The Social 6: Stories You Missed Yesterday, 8/21/12 edition

5 Reasons Why Microsoft Acquiring Yammer is Kind of a Big Deal

Business software firm Yammer Inc. (often described as “Facebook for Business”) has agreed to sell itself to Microsoft for a reported $1.2 billion. This is a pretty big deal, and I’m predicting will turn out to be a major coup for Microsoft. Here are some reasons why you should be paying attention to this deal,… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Microsoft Acquiring Yammer is Kind of a Big Deal