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Robin Williams, Edelman and the PR Balancing Act

By Boelter Lincoln / 08.25.2014

Know when to speak and when to stay silent, be respectful and choose your words wisely.

LESSONS FROM THE ALS ICE BUCKET: Keep it simple, visual

By Ken Leiviska / 08.18.2014

These best practices criteria don’t just apply to social media memes. When pitching a journalist a story, the hook is the big idea that grabs attention.

Don’t Throw Out That Napkin!

By Boelter Lincoln / 08.12.2014

When it comes to brainstorming, the ideas go where you go, they are where you are, and they come from where you’ve been.

Online Banking: Optimizing for the “Anytime, Anywhere” Customer

By Boelter Lincoln / 07.29.2014

Today’s consumer expects to easily interact with their bank from anywhere in the world at any time and with any mobile device – regardless of its screen size or technology.

FTC’s “Gut Check”: Is Self-Policing Enough for Weight Loss Products?

By Stasha Wuest / 07.08.2014

The research supporting these weight loss supplements is weak at best – and weight loss supplement advertising is extremely difficult for the Federal Trade Commission to enforce.

Some Things Stay the Same While Others Change Drastically in Beverage Marketing

By Boelter Lincoln / 06.26.2014

The playbook for the next few years will be driven by the millennial generation (I know, I’m tired of hearing about them also). However, we can’t ignore the power they have in the marketplace.

TRAVEL RESEARCH: The Role of Social Media in the “Purchase Funnel”

By Andy Larsen / 06.03.2014

“It can get the customer hooked, but it can’t close the deal.”

Your Name is Meaningless

By Garth Cramer / 05.20.2014

When it comes to a business, the naming process isn’t all that different. A name or tagline relies heavily on the context in which we put it.

Follow the iBeacon to Revolutionize Your Marketing Efforts

By Boelter Lincoln / 05.14.2014

Smart marketers should be developing new and innovative applications to improve customer experience, sales and all-around performance.

Dealing with Unintentional Crowd-Sourcing

By Boelter Lincoln / 05.07.2014

As marketers, we carefully construct strategic marketing plans and campaigns to position our brands and target specific consumer groups. However, there can be surprises or unexpected responses that can either elevate or destroy your business. What should you do when the public (or a segment thereof) takes control of your brand?