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While reddit and Wikipedia are probably two of the most influential and powerful media platforms online today, they’re also the most intimidating because so many of us in the PR…
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If your small business marketing strategy doesn’t include your existing customer base, it definitely should! It’s a well-known fact among marketing experts that your current clients are a major source…
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If there is one thing that we know from studying history, it is that the more transparency is achieved, the more is expected of people’s–and companies’–behavior. I’m not a very…
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Maybe the revolution will not be televised but it will certainly be tweeted. If you thought “it only takes one person to change the world” was bull, think again. While there…
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The ability to identify relevant trends and stay one step ahead of them is crucial for keeping brands fresh and vibrant. There are 3 major trends that are connnected, which…
Read More“Up” your game in crisis management
I’ve had the opportunity to see a few crisis management situations in my time. (I’m old.) The ones that have worked out the best had less to do with the…
Read MoreCan social responsibility initiatives strengthen a brand image AND satisfy investors?
More companies are adding cause related or social responsibility initiatives, especially since this appeals strongly to millennials. But will investors accept this, since many believe it is in conflict with…
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By now, the free world has become privy to the awful video of Ray Rice‘s lowest moment, when he leveled his then-fiancee. The emergence of that footage has galvanized everyone…
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“Disruptive innovation” seems to be the current hot trend for many management gurus, but it certainly has big risks too. An alternative for many companies or brands threatened by new…
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