Most explainers and other types of technology business video feature narration, frequently backed by a music track. But there are lots of uses for video where narration may not be…
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The resurgence of values-based branding for restoring trust
The scary decline of trust in all facets of our society has created a new challenge for brands: how can brands overcome the growing skepticism and lack of credibility caused…
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Influencers: the key to content marketing
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a B2B digital marketing forum hosted by The Conference Board and led by Mike Moran and Tim Peter. Mike invited me because…
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Convert articles and blog posts to video
Are you one of those marketers wondering where and how to use video effectively? You’re certainly not alone. Video platform managers and solutions marketing analysts tell me that “where should…
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Should you stop (organic) social media activity?
Is your boss wondering why engagement is down and people don’t share your posts? Do you feel disappointed when your carefully-crafted article doesn’t get many (or any) likes? Here’s the…
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Things to look out for while raising funds for your business
Securing an investment from an angel fund or a VC business can be a vicious cycle. Investors love businesses that make money, and these are exactly the kind of startups…
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How purposeful branding is driving millennials and social entrepreneurship
The world has changed dramatically in the past 10 years or since the 2008 recession. Economic and job growth is coming less from traditional industries or big corporations, but more…
Read MoreKate Sweetman interview: digital disruption and reinvention
One of my all-time favorite business jokes involves two guys walking through the woods. Suddenly, the two see a bear charging towards them. The first kicks off his boots and…
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How can you outperform the winners-eat-everything digital economy?
Lesson for leaders How will you exceed the new winners-eat-everything digital economy? You must surpass the world’s billion-user platforms that are eating the digital world, and as Amazon shows, advancing far…
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B2B marketing lessons from Michael Brenner
I listened to Michael Brenner recently give a keynote talk to B2B marketers at the MeritDirect Coop client conference, and picked up scads of great insights, tips, and strategic wisdom…
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