In the digital age the field of marketing communications continues to evolve at a dizzying pace changing the dynamic between firms and customers and placing new expectations and pressures on marketing organizations. Brian will discuss seven key trends that are driving those changes and the implications they have for marketing leaders. He will show how Harvard Business School has integrated digital and social media into its marketing and communications to promote faculty work, create and engage virtual communities, and generate buzz. And he will talk about the challenges of relinquishing control of an esteemed brand in the digital realm.