It isn’t as if we have many other major choices of social networks where we can disseminate our messages on a massive scale. Maybe we’ll hunker down in our niche networks or micronetworks like Sprouter or BizNik or a Ning community waiting out the storm. Downtime on the big networks is inevitable. Again. MORE >>

It is intended as a quick guide for marketers who are looking to engage with social media. It is now impossible to ignore the power and reach of social media. Here are a few guidelines to how to tap the power of social media without stumbling into the many pitfalls: 1. Future of media Social networks Web 2.0 MORE >>

Social Software on Intranets A Report From the Front Lines of Enterprise Community, Collaboration, and Social Networking Projects 168 pages, PDF format Download Report (from eSellerate) $298 for a single report, $598 for the report and a site license to make copies within your organization and place on your own intranet. MORE >>

Top Posts The following are the top posts from featured sources based on social signals. Enterprise: List of 40 Social Media Staff Guidelines , April 23, 2009 NYTimes OpEd | End the University as We Know It , April 27, 2009 The future of e-learning is social learning , April 25, 2009 OpenGov: One big challenge? MORE >>

took notes during the panel session and posted these live on my blog right after the event. Those that tap the networks, to access expertise, to bring together people who can learn from each other. Also, these networks are not just within organization. Future of business Mobile Social media Social networks Technology trends MORE >>