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Newsjacking Can Be a Valuable Tool
Newsjacking, the practice of adding your thoughts and opinions into news stories, was relevant in the past and is still relevant today. Abbie Fink covers the intricacies of newsjacking in this blog post. Read more!
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What is Brand Equity?
Maintaining brand equity is important for building loyal audiences and differentiating the company from its competition. Read more from Rayna Burgett on key elements that contribute to brand equity in today's blog post.
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Give ‘em the Pickle!
Abbie Fink discusses the customer philosophy known as “give ‘em the pickle,” drawing insight from Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor. Read more about how small gestures can go a long way to solidifying the customer relationship in today's blog post.
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Standing Out with Swag
From t-shirts to planners to mousepads, everybody loves brand swag! Read more from Justin Liggin on how your business can take advantage of customized brand items to increase awareness in this blog post.
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Find Luck on Friday the 13th
Despite the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, the notable day can provide marketing opportunities for your business. Learn how to find luck on the supposedly ill-fated day with Justin Liggin in this post.
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Why Do Celebrities Struggle With Accountability?
This week, Jada Pinkett Smith has been promoting the release of her memoir through interviews with People Magazine and The Today Show. Alison Bailin dives into the press tour and explains how Pinkett Smith's public efforts spark a broader conversation about celebrities and accountability. Read more!
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Where Are Arizonans Coming From?
Arizona has proven to be a hot spot for both domestic and international business relocations. Scott Hanson highlights the importance of staying on top of international trends and shares the top birthplaces for Arizonans born in other countries in this blog post. Take a look!
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Do Marketing Strategies Look Different for Small Businesses?
Your small businesses can benefit from marketing plans and strategies. Discover how earned media, email marketing and more can help generate small business growth and meet goals in this blog post from Rayna Burgett.
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How to Keep Your Brand Top of Mind
The best brands know how to get in your mind and stay at the forefront by utilizing marketing tactics that maintain identity while boosting awareness. Discover how your brand can stand out with consistent content, event marketing and more in this post from Justin Liggin.
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What Is the Point of Banning Books?
October 1-7 is Banned Books Week and the latest theme is “Let Freedom Read,” a call to action about the urgent need to defend the right to read and to support the community of readers, library staff, educators, authors, publishers, and booksellers. Read more from Abbie Fink on banned books and the power of reading in this post.
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What Are the Benefits of Rebranding?
Whether your audience has shifted, mission has changed or your brand image does not adequately reflect your organization, it may be time to consider a rebrand. Learn more on the benefits of rebranding with Rayna Burgett in this blog post.
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Interview Tips – It’s Not Always How You Answer the Questions
The little things often make a difference on which job candidate rises above the others. In this blog post, Scott Hanson shares how some employers go beyond the resume and cover letter to determine who gets the job. Read more!
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