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Using Social Media for Holiday gift ideas

Each year around Thanksgiving time I go through the same process of asking the kids what they want for Christmas. As they have grown up, their list contains less items but more expensive items like laptop computers, gaming systems, cars, … Continue reading

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So Many Surveys!

Online experiences seem to be inundated with surveys. Whether you are surfing the web, shopping online, or browsing your social media outlets, you are guaranteed to run across a survey. There are many reasons why surveys are so prevalent in … Continue reading

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Secret Sauce to Effective Marketing

I recently came across a blog post by Strong Social. It didn’t necessarily state anything new or revolutionary. It did however bring attention to something simple and obvious that is extremely critical to anyone who works in communication: It is … Continue reading

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“Why aren’t there more Latinos prominent in television and film”

It seems that every year Latinos are passed up when it comes to lead characters on television and especially in film. For years, Latino organizations like The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), The Imagen Foundation and National Association of … Continue reading

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‘I’m With Her’: Deconstructing Clinton’s Failed Presidential Bid

It’s highly doubtful that Hillary Clinton’s campaign slogan doomed her presidential hopes. No, that falls into another area of communication: her inability to connect with people on a human level. But, roll with me here a minute on the slogan. … Continue reading

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A Blast from the Past: The Power of Nostalgia Marketing

We’ve all been a part of a conversation like this: “Whatever happened to [insert favorite childhood toy, candy, cartoon]? Kids nowadays don’t know what they’re missing. They should totally bring that back.” If you’re like me and grew up in … Continue reading

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Facebook Vows to Kill Fake Stories– Are Media Brands In Trouble?

From what started as a means for college students to connect across campuses, Facebook has evolved into an international  communication channel and for many, a news resource and a platform to freely speak their opinions. Makes sense doesn’t it? Let’s … Continue reading

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Music in Political Campaigns

The use of music in political campaigns can be quite dicey. Much of the time you need persmission to use the music directly from the artist and it also should be relevant to your cause and your campaign. How can we … Continue reading

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Doing bloody too much? UFC marketing in New York

I’m not a big Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fan. And for those of you unfamiliar with the name, UFC is the mixed martial arts sport that has seen big names and competitors in the octagon such as Anderson Silva and … Continue reading

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The Future of Snapchat

For marketers, Snapchat ranks near the top of the list of “hot new things.” The social media platform is hip amongst younger demographics, and brands are just beginning to find their footing with branded stories and filters. But will Snapchat continue … Continue reading

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