When I was a TV reporter, I often received story pitches from authors and publicists eager to promote their latest books. Occasionally, they even sent me copies of these books. However, I quickly lost interest upon realizing that the pitch centered solely on the book itself. Despite feeling guilty about tossing these books, many were […]
African American Network for Diversity and Inclusion (AANDI), an organization or employee resource group specifically focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within a workplace, hosted a meet and greet with author Teniqua Broughton at Arizona Public Service (APS) about her new book, My Leader, My Self. Teniqua is CEO of VerveSimone Consulting in Phoenix which
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The recent body cam footage from Sunday involving Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill has continued important discussions in our country. Beyond those significant conversations about our society, this incident also serves as a crucial reminder for businesses, organizations and government agencies about the importance of having robust crisis communications strategies. If your leadership team
Brand journalism is a key aspect of our ongoing campaign to expand awareness about one of our client’s particular services. For months, we’ve met with employees, interviewed them and transformed their stories into articles for social media posts and the company’s website. We’re reviewing social media and Google Analytics to understand how the articles are
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Earning speaking opportunities takes patience and persistence. It can feel like a job within a job. Whether your speaking engagements are steady or few and far between, you might want to focus more energy on your efforts to solidify your brand. People can’t hire you if they don’t know you. Take a fresh look at
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Work out loud. Take your target audiences along for the ride on social media and in news stories. Sharing fun behind-the-scenes on a project can be a fun way to ensure your company’s personality shines through. Think of analogies that explain your projects. For example, we work with a client who likened their work to
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We once belonged to a networking group which ended meetings with each business owner sharing their goals. I once declared, “I’m here to make more money.” The room erupted in laughter. I inferred companies sometimes feel awkward stating this objective and instead fall back on the latest lingo. Companies ultimately want to know if public
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Starbucks announced its holiday drinks are back and that it’s giving customers a red collectible holiday cup when they order holiday drinks. “This year’s cup will warm your heart as well as your hands, with a festive design that evokes a cozy holiday sweater,” Starbucks’ website states. Starbucks’ holiday cups, and the company’s emotional
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Unlike his character Emmet Brickowski, everything was not awesome for Chris Pratt. People on social media characterized the movie star as the “worst Hollywood Chris” after he joked earlier this month about voting. Writer and producer Amy Berg asked her followers which Hollywood Chris, such as Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine and Chris Pratt,
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You would think I enjoy grocery shopping especially during off-peak hours. The pleasant, upbeat music. The brightly-lit aisles. The rush of cool air in the frozen section. Particularly on a Saturday night, you can sense some serenity while strolling through the open space of a warehouse-like-store, feeling no rush to find an exit. You also would
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