The Social Media MBA: Your Competitive Edge in Social Media Strategy Development & Delivery Hardcover - 2012

From the rear cover

It's a fact that companies so far have only scratched the surface of what can be achieved with social media.

Whatever continent, industry, company size, current degree of social media adoption or your job title, the purpose of this book is to inspire you to see how you can raise the bar further to reap new rewards. It will give you the tools to make a difference to your organisation's social media strategy development and delivery going forward.

In addition it will also give you more intellectual support and confidence to discuss social media on a higher level with peers, inspire colleagues or negotiate and create support for increased investments from your leadership team.

In The Social Media MBA editor Christer Holloman has crowd sourced 15 thought leaders from 4 continents to offer an exceptional educational programme written for experienced social media professionals just like you.

In addition, learn through cases studies produced by the social leaders at these brands:

ARM by Kerry McGuire Balanza - Director of Strategic Marketing

Aviva by Jan Gooding - Global Brand Director

Dell by Stuart Handley - Communications Director

Evans Cycles by Will Lockie - Head of Social Media

GlaxoSmithKlein (Ribena) by Verity Clifton - Brand Marketing Manager

Kodak by Madlen Nicolaus - Social Media Manager

Phillips by Hans Notenboom - Global Director B2B Online

Sage by Cath Sheldon - Online PR Specialist

There is more, connect with the co-authors and other readers by joining The Social Media MBA Alumi group, visit http: //www.socialmedia-mba.com or search or the group on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest, ask questions or join the discussions.

From the jacket flap

Holloman is frequently hired as a strategic consultant and inspirational speaker by organizations that want to grow existing, or explore new, business opportunities online. His background is 15 years experience as a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur; advising, starting, funding, developing and selling B2C and B2B companies as well as launching new products and services within existing businesses in both North America and Europe.

Holloman blogs weekly for Sky News about technology trends and is the chairman of First Tuesday UK, a 10,000+ members strong network of high growth technology companies and their investors.

Europe's largest regional newspaper The Evening Standard named Holloman one of London's most influential individuals.

For more information please visit http: //www.holloman.info or to discuss possible consulting roles or speaking engagements email him directly: contact@holloman.info.