Last week Volkswagen tried and failed at an April Fool’s prank that involved changing its name to “Voltswagen” in recognition of its belated line of electric vehicles. The name change was confirmed…
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Protecting Your Mission
Protecting your mission is top of mind for all leaders of mission-driven organizations, but protecting it from what, exactly? There are obvious threats, of course, such as financial solvency, reputation,…
Read More6 Ways Using Innovative Technologies can Drive Growth
Growing a business is no easy feat. You will be confronted with hurdles along the way, but the obstacles should not be a reason for you to give up. There…
Read MoreMeet your community by hosting an IRL meetup
While influencers really want respect and to get compensated for their time and reputation and brands want visitors, subscribers, emails, followers, friends, Likes, conversions, sales, and ROI, there is something…
Read MoreWill growing income disparity force CEOs to re-brand?
It is an event that has been dreaded by corporate executives for years. The pay ratio disclosure rule in the Dodd-Frank law is now being fully implemented, effective May, 2018….
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 MoreAn apology is not enough to be forgiven
Step one after your reputation is publicly eviscerated: retain a lawyer, a crisis manager, a PR shop, and an online reputation management agency like mine, Gerris Corp. Step two: turn…
Read MoreReputation management is not about dressing up mistakes
If you want to fix your online reputation, writing big checks to an online reputation agency isn’t enough over the long haul — you’ll also really need to get your…
Read MoreYou can’t ignore the power that search holds for your business
If you’re a serious business person whose business isn’t digital, you’re probably too busy making money to fool around on social media. Social media’s stupid, right? Just baby pictures, workout…
Read MoreCreative strategies to improve your brand’s online reputation
Online reputation management is an area of marketing that often flies under the radar, but its impact on your business is much larger than you may think. In fact, 92%…
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