Many fans of the TV show Survivor were shocked when Natalie was selected as the winner of Season 19. Her tribe mate, Russell, had dominated the game like no one had before. He masterminded votes at tribal council, eliminated key competitors, found crucial immunity idols without even a clue, and…

I recently attended a program put on by IABC-St. Louis regarding social media. A spokesperson from Siemens, an international technology company, discussed her trials and tribulations of creating a social media strategy for this large firm. I have attended many programs on social media and social marketing, and it was…

Earlier we discussed how brand equity impacts the value of your company. Companies with strong brands are worth several times more than companies with weak brands. So how do you reenergize a brand that has gotten a little stale? Remember your brand is not just a logo or website. It…

Earlier we discussed the benefits of having a strong company brand. Those benefits, as previously indicated, have been well documented and add greatly to a company’s bottom line value. So how do you ascertain whether your brand is strong or weak? Your salespeople are a good source for this type…

Earlier we discussed the value of your company’s brand equity. Businesses with established brands have more value than those that don’t. The benefits of a brand are a lot more than just having a recognizable name. Here are several benefits of a brand as compiled by BrandZ Top 100 Brands…

Are you maximizing your brand strategy? Is your firm enhancing the “branding experience” with current and potential clients? Which marketing and PR vehicles are you using to positively impact your company’s name in the marketplace? What you do now can have a big impact on whether your company is able…

Social marketing or social networking? Many clients are talking about all things social. Friends and colleagues are interested as well. Amidst the endless attention and hours spent on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, many don’t seem to understand the difference between “social marketing” and “social networking”. Here’s my take… Social marketing…

Twitter is picking up steam as a social networking tool. Many PR and marketing professionals are already on-board, using it for business as well as social connections. Still, like anything new, Twitter does it have its group of non-believers and nay sayers. Some friends and colleagues have heard about it…

The closure of many local newspapers, and the downsizing of many others, begs the question…Can Public Relations survive without the newspaper industry? Surely the practice of Public Relations is more than just publicity and media relations. It’s many facets include employee relations, event planning, corporate communications, speech writing etc. Most…