Over the last decade, social media has emerged as an innovative tool which has managed to disrupt traditional business models, governmental proceedings and news reporting. Web 2.0 has changed the way that business is conducted, facilitated mass mobilization of political protests and altered power dynamics in the media.
[This article republished with permission from the author and the Tuck School of Business.]
Good one! It definitely makes creative & fearless & productive GenY empowered irrespective of their economic/financial background. So the right use of social media could bring qualitative change in the lives of entrepreneurial & dynamic business students, too.
on Jan 17, 2016I agree that barriers to communication have been lifted. As a career coach this has enabled my clients to develop into thought leaders across sectors via blogs, videos, etc. As a result, this fifth revolution of media's implications are also being felt in the professional growth space and I love being able to help folks market their skills/interests digitally. Mega brands are doing it...it's time for individuals to figure out how to megaphone their contributions as well.
on Jul 24, 2012