Cracker Barrel removes the little man from its logo. The reaction is fierce. Social media lights up. The stock drops. Public figures comment. The company reverses course. This isn’t just about a logo. What should your business learn? Some things about your company stand out to people and trigger feelings. Don’t risk losing your brand […]
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It’s a well-shot interview for a video, but the subject’s eyes vanish behind a bright, mirror-like glare. Sometimes the lenses even glow, giving the person an unintentional alien look. Viewers can’t see the eyes, distracting from trust and engagement. When light bounces off the lens toward the camera, change the angle of the light, camera,
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Whether you’re running a college football program or a company, the principle is defining communications success with financial outcomes. Likes and shares don’t pay the bills. Dollars do. If you want expansion, start your strategic communications plan with the revenue goal at the top. Arizona State’s Coach Kenny Dillingham isn’t winning the local NIL support
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I sat in a networking meeting where business leaders went around the room sharing their primary goals. When it was my turn to talk strategic communications, I said bluntly, “Our objective is to make more money.” The room laughed. In public, many organizations say the same thing under layers of more polished language. They talk
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Launching a new product or aiming to boost your brand? Here are some ideas and strategies for creating an effective video marketing campaign. 1. Storytelling Videos Storytelling videos are a great way to connect with audiences, highlighting the deeper story behind your business, product, or service. Overview. Start with an overview video explaining why your
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Is AI making timely media mentions more important for businesses? If people are getting more information from AI, where does AI get its info? AI Information from Media Mentions The PR software platform Muck Rack analyzed more than 500,000 prompts. It says most information came from unpaid sources such as very recent journalism. Trade publications and industry
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