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How to Wrangle Customer Testimonials

There are some common traps that small business owners fall into. Relegating testimonials to mere “nice to have” status is one of them. As a form of social proof, testimonials are empirically persuasive. Econsultancy da

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What's the Best Way to Utilize a Blog?

A blog is a business asset — a distribution channel, a search magnet, a sales tool. Most companies treat it like an afterthought. That is why most company blogs do nothing.

Jailed executives: A ship's helm and a fake gold bar symbolize their treasure hoax

Faux Treasure-seekers jailed

A South Korean court has sentenced three business executives to prison after they were found guilty of falsely claiming to have found a long-lost treasure-laden shipwreck. Yes, you read that right. In July last year, th

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A Guide to Breaking into the PR Industry

The days of traditional public relations are over, but career opportunities and the importance of creativity and social media savvy are more important than ever before. According to 0to5.com, “the PR industry is on the

Emily Weiss, founder of Glossier, discussing her beauty brand and the importance of branding

Why the Quality of Branding Matters

Branding is not decoration. It is the shortest path between a customer's attention and a customer's decision. Sharp branding earns premium pricing and shortens sales cycles.

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Selling Exclusivity: Marketing to Finicky Consumers

Everyone likes to feel as if they are a part of something. Whether this is a club they belong to, a circle of friends, or a special promotion they’re invited to, the feeling of exclusivity, of belonging to the “club” is

Michael Cammarata, a young entrepreneur, sits confidently, discussing his diverse business ventures

Entrepreneur of the Month: Michael Cammarata

Michael Cammarata has been an entrepreneur with a unique business sense for longer than many people even know what they want to do with their lives. Earning his first million dollars at the young age of 13, he invested

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Building Consumer Loyalty Through Brand Transparency

Recently, Facebook quietly unrolled a new feature called “page integrity”. This allows users to see recent activity, updates, and modifications to a business page. In an era in which privacy is everything and the integri

Red Cross "Bleed for the Throne" marketing campaign leveraging popular culture and current events

Utilizing  Current Events for Marketing Purposes

The Red Cross recently had a brilliant marketing scheme. In an effort to drive up blood donor numbers, the nonprofit organization leveraged the upcoming season premiere of the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones, for its mar

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Building A Career In Digital Marketing

Marketing is a rather universal language. No matter what country or region a brand is in, the language of reaching consumers remains the same. Advertisers all over the world are constantly seeking the next big concept or