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Brian Solis is principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm. Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, publishing, and culture.

I'm pretty excited about my new video show, Shhh! The Secret Show, which has its first episode here. The premise is that it's a show to help you be a better you, and to improve your business through the effort.

Mark you Calendars now that Community Manager Appreciation Day is coming this coming Jan 23rd, please salute your community professionals. Both the submissions on this job announcement board, as well as available social media positions at corporations continue to pour in.

2012 will be the year consumers "a scale" begin to air their dirty laundry on the social web and the impact will be substantial if it happens to a brand more than 5,10 or 100 times.