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INTEGRATION

INTEGRATION

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, America will become “minority white” in 2045.  If one were to include the LGBTQ, mixed marriages, and other minority communities, this integration of races and groups will occur even sooner. So why shouldn’t integration be any different when it comes to marketing? INTEGRATED MARKETING

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Adapt or Lose

Most corporate leaders should be pleased.  Employment is at a high.  The economy and the stock market are doing well.  So, what is there to worry about? Baby boomers and their predecessors who believed in hard work and company loyalty are retiring.  Many of their replacements are Millennials who already

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2020 Influencer Marketing Trends

The world of digital marketing has undergone a series of transformations in recent years, with the evolution of new consumer technology, available platforms and even new languages. As such, there has been a parallel shift in how companies choose to market their products, including a new openness to working with

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How Digital Marketing’s Growth Will Expand Amazon’s Dominance

Looking at the trends, it’s crystal clear that digital marketing is showing a strong, long-term growth line. According to multiple reports, digital marketing spending will eclipse $146 billion over the next three years. While “search” budgets may plateau, other forms of digital marketing are expected to continue to grow.Voice-based searches

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Evolution Or Revolution

During the first and second industrial revolutions when manufacturing and industrialization were booming, leadership was pretty straightforward.  Leaders told their employees when, where and how to work.  Most leaders made all the decisions and relied on annual performance reviews to rate employees. Communications was one way and from the top down.

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THE FUTURE OF AI

There’s a quote from several unknown sources that circulates just about every Father’s Day that says “not all things in life are forever.  Thankfully there are some relationships that are here to stay.”  It also appears to accurately describe the future of the ever-expanding presence of artificial intelligence (AI). The

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Making a Difference Through Purpose

In October, hundreds of corporate executives gathered in Chicago for PRWeek’s PRDecoded conference to hear stories of how leaders in different industries leveraged their corporate strength and influence to make a difference in the world.  For some attendees, it was the first step toward incorporating social responsibility into their company

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MANAGEMENT-CREATED CRISES

MANAGEMENT-CREATED CRISES

More than 70% of crises that make the headlines are caused by decisions that management has control over.  That was the conclusion of James Rubin and Barie Carmichael in their book, “Reset: Business and Society in the New Social Landscape.” What the authors pointed out are new and emerging sources

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Choosing A Digital Marketing Agency?

Choosing a good digital marketing agency isnt easy. Here are important factors to look out for: ●     Needs and Budget ○    A company needs to first well describe its needs before meeting with an agency. Factors to be kept in mind include SEO, graphic design, and website. ●     Transparency of An Agency ○    A

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Kaepernick Workout Descended into Chaos… Was That the Point?

Kaepernick Workout Descended into Chaos… Was That the Point?

The NFL had been enjoying a largely controversy-free season, with the exception of HelmetGate, until the league announced it planned to offer a workout to one of the most controversial figures in modern sports: unemployed former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. Ask any NFL fan, and they likely have an opinion, both

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