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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...
While Super Bowl LIV didn’t go as planned for us San Francisco 49ers fans, there was one silver lining to such a disappointing ending – the commercials. This year didn’t disappoint, with many brands bringing highly engaging and hilarious content. These are our top...
Last week, around 200,000 attendees—a blend of manufacturers, retailers, technology buyers, media (and yours truly!)—flew to Las Vegas to interact with robots, try a few virtual reality demos and assess the latest innovations in technology. With 11 official venues,...
Trends in Venture Capital (VC) funding are one factor driving young companies to focus on building long-term successful businesses versus the “quick ramp and sell” force fed by VCs. This article, written by Mark Suster, analyzes trends in Seed, Series A and B funding...
If you’ve been on any of the leading business news websites recently you may have noticed the title of “contributor” in more than a few article bylines. The last recession combined with publications moving to digital has led to a dramatic decrease of beat reporters in...
Public relations professionals are great at telling stories and forming relationships, which is exactly what email marketing is all about. Email marketing is about the long-term, so you can’t send out one email and expect to have a lot of return. The goal of email...
A skilled public speaker can persuade, inspire and captivate an audience. Although inspiring the masses may seem like a long shot, even the greatest speakers in history implemented tips to improve their public speaking skills. Mastering the art takes time and...
Want to get your business acquired for millions, or maybe even billions of dollars? UPRAISE works with dozens of startups and the vast majority seek VC funding, a quick ramp up and then acquisition (although an increasing number are opting to avoid VC funding and...
Why Your Business Needs a Content Creation Strategy Storytelling is an art. It’s powerful, captivating and has enough hooks, theatrics and twists to keep people enthralled until the end. It sets apart vibrant brands from simple businesses and loyal consumers from...
Is a recession imminent or not? The Fed has cut interest rates, and here and there, our clients report softening among their prospects and channel partners, both in terms of closing deals and lengthening of the pipeline. On the other hand, the Dow reached an all-time...
In part one of our Instagram series, we covered the best strategies for increasing brand awareness on Instagram. Now I’d like to discuss how to prove whether or not your strategy is working by measuring your Instagram ROI. Related Post: Increasing Your Company’s Brand...
Participating in a trade show is a considerable investment of your company’s time, money and energy. So, how can you ensure you get the most out of your efforts? Let’s start by assessing your goals. What metrics must be met for you to consider your trade show...