Social Media tools are connecting the world and changing the way we communicate on a personal and professional level. We are able to form new connections and develop communities that share our specific interests.

“What used to be a fairly linear world, one with ladders to climb rank, and lines to wait in for limited resources, are now built of vast and flexible networks, some loose and some rigid. Our social networks, both the old-fashioned type in real life, as well as the new constructs created by social software, give us the ability to do amazing things for ourselves and for others.”

Chris Brogan, Author of Trust Agents and Social Media Expert

So why am I telling you this?

To answer the question in one word, Mobility.

Yes we have the tools and to be more connected then ever before. But we also have the mobile technology and the expectation to be connected anywhere anytime.

The solution – Social media applications for mobile phones – Obviously.

My personal favorite is following and contributing to the twitter streams at live events. It is a great way to hear different perspectives in real-time and connect with new peeps.

What’s your favorite social media application on the go?