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…
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How 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…
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Branding can help local businesses avoid the “growth trap”
Local businesses have a very pragmatic attitude about branding: they ignore it. Many of them are more worried about meeting payroll, making rent, paying taxes, and other cash crises than…
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6 mobile marketing trends you need to know about
The concept of the mobile industry is steadily shifting, and the year 2018 is the time for marketers and brands to work on building meaningful consumer moments in the mobile…
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The B2B marketing ironies of our time
I’ve been noticing some ironies in the world of B2B marketing lately; you know what I mean. When the common wisdom is one thing, but the reality is another. I…
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How newly-energized millennial activists are shaping brand choices
Already in 2018, we have witnessed traumatic events that have galvanized a surge of activism from three sources which heretofore have been either dormant or ineffective with their voices for…
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Digital marketing tips for start-ups in 2018
Trying to run a start-up on a shoestring budget is tough. You need to keep costs down while capitalizing on successful digital opportunities so you can improve visibility. All of…
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Lessons from one year of Instagram stories
As we look back on the first year of Instagram stories, there are lessons we can learn that we can apply to our immediate social media and content marketing plans. Anyone…
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How promotional products fit in with the modern consumer
Advertisers have a challenging job of increasing recall and improving resonance with consumers. That is where promotional products, branded gifts, and giveaways shine. Perhaps that is why promotional products have…
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The emerging challenges for managing brand risk
Last year was a watershed year for business and our society, where rising populism, Trump’s polarizing accusations, and various socio-economic trends have made the topic of “brand risk” a top…
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