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Influencers Have the Power to Make Brands Matter in Culture

If you were to ask a group of U.S. teenagers who their favorite celebrities are, you’d be surprised, especially if you work for a brand who’s looking to stay relevant in the eyes of these teens. You wouldn’t hear the … Continue reading

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Donald Trump or Donald Chump?

Early in his Presidential campaign Donald Trump made some unsavory statements  regarding border control targeting the Latino community with sharps generalizations as drug dealers an rapists. I have included footage here: http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/06/25/exp-presidential-candidate-donald-trump-immigration-intv-erin.cnn In the weeks following  there has been a … Continue reading

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7 Seconds of Fame: Using Snapchat Celebrities To Market Your Brand

Looking for some star power that will reach your millennial audience, but can’t afford the likes of Taylor Swift or Selena Gomez? Fret not. Jerome Jarre and Shaun McBride are here to save the day. What? You’ve never heard of … Continue reading

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The Fall of the Cosby Brand

It took me a while to write this blog post because the topic is a touchy one. The wait was not because I was unsure about the message, but because the discussion of rape or rape accusations is touchy to … Continue reading

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Can Google be De-Throned?

When you think of search typically one company’s name comes to mind: Google. It is hard to remember that there are even other search companies that exist despite the fact that Google’s market share has been declining in recent months … Continue reading

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“MINION” MANIA: HOW FAR IS TOO FAR? – A DISCUSSION OPENER ABOUT VIRAL MARKETING.

The world is at our fingertips so to speak when it comes to marketing communications. If we can dream of it, we can most certainly do it. As technology continues to prosper and trending or viral topics are a dime … Continue reading

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Unleashing Engagement Through Buzzworthy Content

Have you seen the new Always “Like a Girl” campaign? Well, you should. It’s a great example of how smart integration is achieved and as a result, unleashes buzz and engagement. It sort of reminds me of Dove’s Real Beauty campaign … Continue reading

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Should Travelocity Ditch the Roaming Gnome Mascot?

It’s true, nothing lasts forever- especially in marketing. Yet, for some reason when there’s an announcement that an iconic mascot, logo, or slogan will be replaced or discontinued, we’re heartbroken or worse, angry at the brand for making such a … Continue reading

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Epilepsy and the Chirping Bird

Chirp, chirp, tweet! There it is, again. The white bird on the blue background that is seen almost everywhere you turn. Twitter. The 140-character social media fade where you post your feelings, vent your anger, share your thoughts, and share … Continue reading

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Marketing to Young Athletes: College Football

Marketing and communicating products and services to consumers is nothing new and continues to change in light of new ideas, technology, etc. Organizations do not only focus on increasing profits, but also retaining the best employees in the world, and … Continue reading

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