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Marketers, educators, parents, it seems that almost anyone in the Generation X or Boomer demographic is scratching their heads trying to figure out Generation Y aka the Millennial. After all, it’s the first generation to seemingly possess digital prowess as part of their DNA.

Meet Generation C: The Connected Customer

http://www.briansolis.com/2012/04/meet-generation-c-the-connected-customer/

How Do We Teach Critical Thinking in a Connected World?

http://plpnetwork.com/2012/05/25/teaching-critical-thinking-in-a-connected-world/ As a child, I grew up in a world that was dominated by left-brained thinking. Both my parents were in professions that required in-depth analytical thinking. The “rule” in my house was: “If you break something, try to fix it.
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I recently had the privilege of presenting at the GDOL Digital Talkfest in Istanbul.

The rise of Generation C…and what to do about it

http://www.briansolis.com/2012/04/the-rise-of-generation-c-and-what-to-do-about-it/
How to Connect with The Hyper-Connected Consumer The hyper-connected consumer is an increasingly important demographic to the brand marketer. These people leverage their social networks for buying recommendations much more than others.

[VIDEO]The Hyper-Connected Consumer & The Circle of Trust

http://www.business2community.com/social-media/the-hyper-connected-consumer-the-circle-of-trust-0171537
By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY Updated 8/21/2011 8:42 PM So here's the tech question of the moment: By Karl Gelles, USA TODAY

It's a love-hate relationship with technology

http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2011-08-21-obsession-with-technology_n.htm

The Future of Publishing by Dorling Kindersley Books (by @baekdal) #opinion

Earlier this week, Avinash Kaushik pointed me towards this great video by DK. What's special about it, is how they, in an absolutely ingenious way, tell a story. I won't tell you how it's done, because should experience it for yourself, so here is the video: http://www.baekdal.com/opinion/the-future-of-publishing-by-dorling-kindersley-books/
http://www.briansolis.com/2011/11/your-customers-will-share-their-experiences-and-they-will-influence-others/ In The End of Business as Usual , I review in detail how markets are evolving and what businesses need to do to earn relevance among a different breed of consumer.

Your customers will share their experiences and they will influence the decisions of others Brian Solis

The Rise of the Connected Customer and the New Era of Relevance Brian Solis

It’s not a widely kept secret, but customers do indeed keep companies in business. While businesses have long invested in improving customer relationships, the time has come to think beyond efficiencies and automation and examine new opportunities to rethink customer experiences overall. Why? Customers are more connected than ever before. The role they play has exploded beyond transactions and is now influencing the transactions of others as well as contributing to the brand experience at levels never before seen. It’s said that your brand is defined by what your customers and employees say when you’re not in the room. http://www.briansolis.com/2011/08/the-rise-of-the-connected-customer-and-the-new-era-of-relevance/