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Cisco Global Cloud Index: Innovation and Integrated Experience Are Keys to Driving a Successful Campaign
Cisco Global Cloud Index: Innovation and Integrated Experience Are Keys to Driving a Successful Campaign
For the past four years, Cisco has been at the forefront of forecasting trends in global and regional data center traffic, data center virtualization,
Feb. 19, 2015
Who do you trust most?
Who do you trust most?
Fully 88% of buyers suggest that social channels are strong influencers during the purchase decision process.  A whopping 84% of Millennials trust their friends over advertising or sales messages. (Both...
Sept. 15, 2014
Quick Insights from the Big Boulder Data Event
Quick Insights from the Big Boulder Data Event
On Thursday and Friday of last week, I attended the Big Boulder data conference, which brings together vendor, academics, analysts and practitioners of
June 10, 2014
Humanizing Cisco’s Recent Network Convergence System
Humanizing Cisco’s Recent Network Convergence System
Trying to tell a story with a very technical product is challenging for many B2B brands. Many struggle to get their message across in a succinct and
Feb. 21, 2014
Social Media and Valentine’s Day: 5 Things They Have in Common
Social Media and Valentine’s Day: 5 Things They Have in Common
It’s February 14, and Valentine’s Day is already trending on Twitter. It’s estimated that more than 60% of adults will take time today to honor the
Feb. 14, 2014
Digital Transformation: Is Your Company Making the Pivot?
Digital Transformation: Is Your Company Making the Pivot?
80% of survey respondents believe that their companies need to go through a significant digital transformation. However, 63% of those respondents also believe that...
Dec. 18, 2013
The Role of Executives in Employee Engagement: Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s
The Role of Executives in Employee Engagement: Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s
In our #ciscosmt Twitter chat yesterday, we talked about how to engage employees in social media. On a very high level, I presented the pillars of our
Aug. 21, 2013
Raising the Bar at Cisco Live 2013 (Orlando) with the Social Media Hub
Raising the Bar at Cisco Live 2013 (Orlando) with the Social Media Hub
Cisco Live 2013 (Orlando) was bigger than ever this year. There was a record breaking 20,000 registered customers, partners, press and analysts. More than
July 22, 2013
Professional Social Media: From the Eyes of a College Kid
Professional Social Media: From the Eyes of a College Kid
Social Media has been an integral part of my life ever since my Mom allowed me to create a Facebook page my freshman year of high school. Sites like
June 27, 2013
To Ignite Interest in STEM, Remember Our ‘Sputnik Moment’
To Ignite Interest in STEM, Remember Our ‘Sputnik Moment’
This blog was originally published on the Huffington Post As I watch the unfolding story of cyber outlaw Edward Snowden skipping around the globe, I'm
June 26, 2013
5 Tips to Becoming a “Savvy” Social Media Marketer
5 Tips to Becoming a “Savvy” Social Media Marketer
Where do you go to find social media tips, statistics, trends, and best practices? I recently attended the Social Media for Savvy Marketers event hosted
April 22, 2013
Pinning Down Pinterest Best Practices
Pinning Down Pinterest Best Practices
Oh the joys of pinning new ideas, trends, videos, and so much more on Pinterest! I’ll admit it…I have a little obsession, racking up thousands of pins
Feb. 6, 2013