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There was a time when a great product experience was the only thing consumers really expected from a company. However, over the past few years, consumers have been demonstrating an increased awareness for what companies are doing and saying, and how they’re involving...
When shelter-in-place orders went into effect across the U.S., many companies were not prepared to make the move to remote work. Many of us at home face distractions we wouldn’t normally deal with in an office setting such as pets, kids, roommates/partners, etc....
As humans, we are inherently social beings. This is especially true for those of us working in the communications industry. Following social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place restrictions — while necessary to reduce the impact of COVID-19 — can be hard on our...
The pandemic has significantly changed our mode of work by forcing some people to work remotely. With uncertainty surrounding when it’s safe to return to the office, finding a way to successfully work at home is important and necessary. If you’re having difficulty...
If 2020 has taught business leaders anything, it’s that anything and everything can change in an instant so it’s important that your plans adjust with the times. One area hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic are events and conferences. According to Bloomberg, more...
COVID-19 has taken a toll on our everyday lives and companies have been faced with the dilemma of postponing, canceling, or making their event virtual. So far, there’s been a mix of reactions. Google and Adobe have taken their conferences virtual while TED Talks is...
While we are working with many clients to strategize and execute their efforts to communicate during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also recently added new clients and augmented our team. Since March, the following companies have joined our ranks as clients: Ainstein...
No industry is immune to the effects of COVID-19 and while there’s no right way to communicate with your employees or consumers in these uncertain times, brands need to proceed cautiously. Knowing this, many marketers have avoided addressing the novel...
As Will Rodgers said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Nothing could be more true during a job interview. While there are multiple factors that go into whether someone is hired or not, research shows it takes just three seconds for someone...
Information sharing takes many different forms, one of which is memes. Whether you’re receiving them in your Instagram feed or they’re gracing your group chat, it’s hard to escape the widely popularized, image/copy combos. Keeping with the theme of reflecting pop...
Millions of marketing people have 1-5 years’ experience and are thinking about how to accelerate their career growth in terms of experiences, income and education. Despite Coronavirus, you don’t need to slow down your growth, although your growth may come in different...
We’re living in uncertain times, and this is especially true for soon to be college-grads expecting to enter the workforce. With most of the world under some sort of shelter-in-place order, now’s the time to do things you’ve put on the back burner; like working on...
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped how everyone communicates about everything. But, a new crop of young adults will graduate soon and be looking for their first marketing/public relations positions. Here are five resume tips that can help you land that first position....
If you’re actively looking for a job, it’s important to remember that employers use your social media as a second screening test. According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates during the hiring process, and about 43%...
As a marketer, digital advertising should be a critical part of your marketing mix, helping you reach and engage qualified audiences. However, if you don’t start with a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, it’s likely that your ads will perform suboptimally. When...