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Celebrity Endorsements: Do they guarantee success?

Back in late March, Jay-Z launched Tidal, a music streaming service. I didn’t see the press conference live, but I remember a friend saying “I’ve never seen so many celebrities on a stage looking so weird.” I recalled the hashtag, … Continue reading

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Four Things You Didn’t Know About Fake Yelp Reviews

The other night I thought I’d try one of the newest and hippest restaurants in town that everyone’s been talking about over social media. I figured it was worth a try to see what all the hype was about. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Integrated Marketing Communications: THEN and NOW

The concept of integrated marketing communications has been continuously evolving over the years, but one question that remains is HOW exactly has it changed from then…..to now? This comic definitely holds true as there are still a number of companies … Continue reading

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What a Kim Kardashian Selfie Teaches Us About Social Media and Beauty Standards

The other day, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a photo of Kim Kardashian.   Beautiful, right?  That’s pretty undeniable. However, if you ask me, it seems a bit unrealistic. There’s not ONE flaw to be found in this picture. … Continue reading

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Can a company have too many brands?

In my previous job as Marketing Specialist for a mid-sized company, which I will call Company X, I encountered a situation that was rather odd to me – the number of brands within one company. The brand portfolio was enormous, … Continue reading

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Telehealth Communications

Telehealth Communications  In today’s information society, anyone can track their personal health information through technology devices. The trend is catching on in health care with the rise of telemedicine. Many health care practitioners have the ability to conduct consultations with … Continue reading

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Hello Kitty is worth how much?!

Hello Kitty has officially turned 40 and I am just as obsessed with her now (20 years later) as when I was in elementary school. I used to think it was just me and a crazy few who had shared … Continue reading

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What does promoting an ineffective culture – resulting in a billion dollar scandal – get you? Fired.

One of the world’s most recognizable consumer electronics brands has recently announced that at least of the 16 board members, including CEO and President Hisao Tanaka, are resigning over a billion dollar accounting scandal. Toshiba, a Japanese corporation, has been … Continue reading

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What Companies Can Learn From BuzzFeed When it Comes to Content Creation

Millennials love BuzzFeed. It’s undeniable. I can’t log on to Facebook and scroll for more than ten seconds without seeing someone share a Buzzfeed article or quiz, my friends are constantly sending me Buzzfeed links and lets not even get … Continue reading

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Marketing Strategies for Hispanic Millennials

  We all aware how much brands influence the purchasing power Millennials control as the largest generation in the United States. Over the next few years Latinos will account for more than 80% of the growth in the population of … Continue reading

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