The decline of traditional media [Infographic]
The BRICA Group
The BRICA GROUP is a think tank which advocates and serves as a catalyst for the development of innovation and creativity in emerging markets.
The BRICA GROUP is a think tank which advocates and serves as a catalyst for the development of innovation and creativity in emerging markets.
Meet The Afropolitans: Digital Media + Culture In Africa is a multi-sensory event featuring music, art, food and conversation focusing on the continent and it's emerging thought leaders and cultural curators. To Attend RSVP To:http://socialmediaweek.org/event/?event_id=1291
I stumbled upon a really great article via LinkedIn published by Entrepreneur.com about the importance of cultivating genuine relationships vs looking for an ends to a means through networking. People always ask me, 'How are you able to connect with so many people?' The answer lies in that fact that I'm truly interested in people. It is this sincere interest in cultivating holistic relationships that has been the catalyst in my development of dynamic connections and friendships.
Not everyone can be a connector, but developing this skill to the best of your ability is imperative to hone, particularly in this murky economic climate. Whether you are looking for a gig, starting a business or looking for a mate the ecosystem of relationships that you build will be an essential factor in the success of any those endeavors. Friends(or Loose ties) depend on Friends (or Loose Ties) to make things happen. Read article here. - YG (@youngglobal)
This is a piece that I stumbled upon by Prasad Kaipa while surfing HBR's blog this morning. Very necessary information. Check it out here. -YG (@youngglobal)
If you haven't picked up this month's issue of Fast Company, please make sure to check it out. Robert Safian wrote a brilliant piece on 'Generation Flux' which the article defines as, "a mind-set that embraces instability, that tolerates--and even enjoys--recalibrating careers, business models, and assumptions."
The chaotic pace of our global economy has forced a generation of individuals to learn how to quickly adapt in order to keep up with "the Jones", feed their curiosity and continually challenge themselves. All you freelancers, creatives and entrepreneurs know exactly what I'm talking about. The zig zag in your career path/resume is not a bad thing and this article reaffirms that school of thought. I encourage you to read this article because it contextualizes much how people like "us" think and have been operating naturally for years. Check it out and let me know what you think. -YG (@youngglobal) READ ARTICLE
Here is a really interesting article that I read on the plan. It is a very clear affirmation that economic growth and business development in the next decade will emanate from emerging markets seeking to make their mark on the world stage. - YG (@youngglobal)
Bazinga Ramallah started the way most coworking spaces do--with too much coffee. "We were building mobile and web apps and we spent our time working in cafes, but we felt we were being too unproductive. And it was too expensive," says Mohammad Khatib. So he and some friends rented a storefront and invited others to join them--a space, among the first of its kind, to foster tech startups in the Palestinian territories. But even now, nearly a year later, nobody has joined.READ FULL ARTICLE
Here is a really interesting article that I stumbled upon in the New York Times. A number of New York-based journalists in exile are taking advantage of highly accessible and inexpensive Web-publishing technology to report with on issues happening in their home countries. The growing access in the emerging markets to the Web continues to redefine how information is disseminated and consumed. Read the full article here. -YG (@youngglobal)
