Brands are under attack today from many sources, most often triggered by activists on social media. They are demanding brands take a stand on controversial socioeconomic and political issues that…
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The rise of “morality-via-branding” to add empathy and connect emotionally
If you are like me, you are probably sick of all the acrimony, blatant lies, nasty accusations, partisan rancor, and exaggerated rhetoric in politics today. Have we all lost our…
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How social media is changing what brands stand for
Our world has never been so divided by politics, with social media as a major catalyst for extreme opinions and reactions. Brands are being pulled into battles on what they…
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The crisis of message credibility and impact on brands
Our world is more passionately polarized than ever. Current politics have over sensitized even the most rational, knowledgeable people, creating a new level of acrimony and distrust among family and…
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There’s nothing in the middle of the road but yellow stripes and dead armadillos
Will taking a side and taking a stand benefit your business and brand or will it destroy you? Of course it depends on your client base. Do you make artisanal…
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Social media, echo chambers, and the decline of discourse
When I fell in love with social media a decade ago, I was convinced that media democratization would be the best thing for informed political discourse since the invention of…
Read MoreWho’s Boss Tweet? Twitter dominates election politics
Back in the summer, I wrote a pair of posts about Social Media and the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and Mike Moran talked about reaching your audience during…
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