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Social media has been good for businesses, forcing them to be more human and transparent. But the next evolution may force a re-write of corporate strategy.

The world’s most powerful tweeter is in the house. The White House, that is. What do you do if the president tweets you?

Sure, you can say whatever you want on social media. But are you aware of the long-term implications of politicizing your brand?

America has been through a tumultuous election cycle. Here’s an extraordinary view of the American election and its impact on business and marketing

By Kiki Schirr, {grow} Contributing Columnist I’m not exactly Ms. Political. Elections used to be one of those things I avoided talking about, like religion

The U.S. political campaign was ugly, made uglier by technology leaks and gaffes. Will technology institutionalize dirty politics in America?

Many people are becoming numb to online hate speech. We need to see it for what it is and stop glorifying hate as a form of entertainment.

The violence in the news has fueled divisive and hateful social discourse. Here are some tips for constructive discourse when the tempers are high.

Twitter is changing the world in profound ways. How we report, discover, connect, and inform ourselves has been changed forever
Social media and leadership: The shrill, noisy, and extemporaneous nature of the social web has impacted traditional notions of leadership.
By Kate Prince, {grow} Community Member A hacker starts an online rumor about a place crash. The “news” goes viral and the airline’s stock plummets.
Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar’s latest book was banned in Qatar. Here’s why that might not be such a bad thing.
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