Our latest webinar is on personal branding with expert Monique deMaio. Companies and organizations are not the only things that need strategic planning and branding—so do people. What do you want…
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On the horrors of brandsplaining
It’s the time of year when my family decorates the house with a lot of orange and black. I’m just into it for the candy, myself, but I play along,…
Read MoreHow CEOs can restore their company brand trust
You just can’t win, say many CEOs. Take a stand on almost any socio-economic issue today and you will delight many, but offend others. While our society has become so…
Read MoreHow promotional products tie into your web design and branding
Promotional products might seem old school, but they are still one of the most successful advertising methods available. Even with all of the modern and digital advancements, you can (and…
Read MoreBrand marketing: 4 ways businesses should be using press releases — but many aren’t
Ah yes, press releases: a staple of the business collateral landscape that has not just survived the transition from the print to the digital world, but has thrived. Indeed, thanks…
Read More5 KPIs for analyzing the success of social media customer service
Did you notice the buzz about Avengers: Infinity War on various social media platforms? When the trailer for it first came out, it was all people would talk about and…
Read MoreThe rise and fall of the Trump lifestyle brand
The roller coaster ride behind the Trump brand and his merchandising empire over the past 20 years is a perfect example of what happens when a personal brand loses its…
Read MoreComing full circle: how businesses are returning to social media’s original intent
Social media existed long before the Internet. Persians in 550 B.C.E. are credited with creating the first rudimentary postal system, a system described by Greek historian Herodotus as being complete…
Read MoreHow CSR and social activism are defining brands today
Brand marketing has evolved from product-centric to consumer-centric to values-centric today. CSR (corporate social responsibility) has become an essential ingredient in the marketing strategy and an integral part of the…
Read MoreLeveraging digital for customer-focused insights
Most companies conduct various types of research to understand the needs of the market. These may include primary research, 3rd party research, brand wave studies, voice of the customer, and…
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