tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794386793170803972.post5322116436691902349..comments2024-01-22T07:31:42.008-05:00Comments on Digital Body Language: Friends, Avatars, Countrymen, lend me your earsSteven Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06376596253100522418noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794386793170803972.post-43250754305938788742010-06-19T10:49:06.287-04:002010-06-19T10:49:06.287-04:00Sarah,
it's a great question - do the worlds o...Sarah,<br />it's a great question - do the worlds of "business" and "friends" coalesce more than they are today, or stay separate. That, really, is the largest question of today's world in my mind... not sure, my guess is that they stay separate, but that's just a guess.<br /><br />What's your prediction?<br /><br />SteveSteven Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376596253100522418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794386793170803972.post-84665963264013023332010-06-18T13:14:21.996-04:002010-06-18T13:14:21.996-04:00Steve,
Love the idea! I can think of a couple fact...Steve,<br />Love the idea! I can think of a couple factors off the top of my head that will help Drake succeed:<br />1. He's clearly fictional so no one would feel duped to find out he's not real (dumber things have happened). 2. Eloqua's brand allows for him through your precedented commitment to not take yourselves too seriously.<br />I think these are both obvious to people like us, but not always for our customers. Across the board, I think we can all agree that we want to be “friends” in business. I think some people are still scared to open up to the opportunity because of the class/age/experience/power disparity that occurs between potential friends uniquely in B2B. Do you agree?<br />Can't wait to see what happens in B2B social ... whatever it is, it's happening soon!Sarah Lyonshttp://www.twitter.com/sarahwriteskikcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794386793170803972.post-10437134629240946542010-06-17T15:36:10.224-04:002010-06-17T15:36:10.224-04:00David,
Thanks, it's an interesting challenge. ...David,<br />Thanks, it's an interesting challenge. We're definitely approaching it in an experimental way to see in what manner most people are interested in engaging. <br /><br />I would agree that a logo is unlikely to work. We'll see if Drake is - but if not, it's great fun to try. :)Steven Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376596253100522418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794386793170803972.post-2909612192677592812010-06-17T12:06:28.176-04:002010-06-17T12:06:28.176-04:00Hey Steve. Good that you are talking this up and p...Hey Steve. Good that you are talking this up and pushing the boundaries. People want to friend people who work at B2B companies. And sometimes they want to become a fan of your page. <br /><br />I'm very interested in Drake. Yes, I accepted his friendship but only because I know Eloqua. I wouldn't have if I did not know you guys.<br /><br />Keep me posted on what Drake can accomplish for you.<br /><br />DavidDavid Meerman Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298585987640812567noreply@blogger.com