Smart Social: Frank Eliason - Part Two, Human Connections

Part of a series of conversations with leaders and innovators in the social business space, hosted by Social: IRL Principal Ben Smith, and Expion VP of Strategy, Zena Weist. Learn more at:http://smartsocial.biz.

Frank Eliason is Senior Vice President of Social Media at Citibank and author of @ YourService. Frank became well known for his pioneering work at Comcast in bringing customer service to the social web under the @ ComcastCares Twitter handle. This work has been recognized by many news organizations, including ABC News, New York Times, and Business Week.

In part two of this interview, Frank shares events from July 26, 2008, and his realization about the more personalized nature of the social media space - "human connections, not brand messaging."

Recorded: March 5, 2013