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We have all been in one and we have all wished it would end sooner. We’ve tried chewing gum, sneaking a snack, doodling, taking notes, daydreaming, but nothing seems to help…when you’re stuck in a work meeting that’s so boring, you’d (almost) rather be at the dentist. Too often, these gatherings, geared toward resolving issues and streamlining shortcomings, seem to drag on endlessly. And they end as scattered as they began. If others could see it, the thought bubble floating

Businesses around the world are feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps none more than local businesses.  Neighborhood businesses rely on their local communities and their ongoing patronage to keep operations running, especially establishments like restaurants, gyms, and those that offer personal services. With swelling uncertainty, many local businesses are scrambling to keep their doors open by whatever means possible without compromising safety and customer trust. For some businesses, there is no wiggle room to change operations based on

Forgive us for using an old cliché, but people do business with people, not with companies. You need to build brand awareness, sure. But people will always choose to do business with those they like, trust, and value.  That last one is important. Your clients must find what you have to offer—your expertise, your willingness to educate them, guide them, and challenge their assumptions—valuable. Whether you’re the Director or Chief Creative Officer of your company or a middle manager working

2018 has already been a standout year for brand marketing campaigns. Smart companies are leaving their competition in the dust by projecting their brand messaging in innovative ways. Across all industries, we’re seeing clever engagement, strategic influencer partnerships, and unexpected shifts in messaging. Let’s dive right in to the 5 best marketing campaigns of 2018. See if you can spot any brand marketing strategies that you could implement in your business this year.   Weight Watchers Weight Watchers continues to

Martech. That’s a nice, short way of saying “marketing technology.” Every time people use MailChimp to send out a newsletter, schedule a tweet using Hootsuite, or sift through Google Analytics data, they’re using martech. But what about emerging tech like augmented reality and virtual reality?  For some, it’s a buzzword. For digital marketers, it’s their bread and butter. It’s also a blessing and a curse. That’s because marketing technology evolves at a rapid pace. As soon as someone masters the

The moment we open our mouths, people make snap judgments about us – where we come from, what we like to do for fun, how educated we are, whether we’re confident and extroverted or shy and meek. Sometimes they’re right. Sometimes they’re wrong. Either way, they pick up subtle clues about who we are simply by the way we speak. Our brand voice matters. The same goes for brands. Just as every person has a unique way of expressing themselves,