Rewiring established systems and pivoting in a new direction is no easy task, but almost seems unavoidable in today’s business climate. Since most companies are currently being put to the test and need to make a change, we asked innovation experts Kacie Lett, the SVP of Strategy, and Robert Berris, the SVP of Innovation, from the innovation and growth firm Three Five Two for their thoughts on how brands can best pivot procedures during a difficult time.
Read MoreInsider Intelligence expects the total number of connected devices to reach 64 billion by 2025. And, as devices increase, the home automation industry is projected to increase profits. This year alone, projected profits are 21 billion U.S. dollars.
Companies like Amazon, Google, Samsung, Ring, and the likes are leaders in this space, working on optimizing sophisticated smart tools to keep consumers connected as well as collecting data to continue improving their products and services.
Read MoreWith the potential to stifle one another, creativity and data have not always made the perfect pairing in marketing. But, just like how french fries and milkshakes are an unexpected combination, when a brand creates a strategy based on creative and data working in tandem, magic ensues.
We asked David Grzelak, Chief Strategy Officer from The Shipyard, a creative and strategic marketing agency, about extracting insights from data collected and how brands can overcome challenges to create a successful strategy.
Read MoreAs customer service has transformed throughout the years from a pleasant in-store experience to a cross-collaborative effort throughout the customer buying cycle, the root of it all remains the same: when companies decide to make delivering excellence a priority, it is a win-win situation for both the consumers and company alike.
What are the benefits of implementing a customer service -driven marketing strategy? Here are 3 tips to improve your customer service strategy during COVID-19.
Read MoreWhile companies spend a certain amount of time, thought, and money developing their external communication strategies for stakeholders and consumers, developing an internal communication strategy -- especially during a crisis -- is just as important.
Now that people are working remotely and have less face-to-face interaction, a cohesive internal communication strategy is vital for a company’s survival. Here is what your company can do:
Read MoreWe’ve all heard that in a job hunt, who you know is more important than what you know. Without a personal referral to pass your (hopefully visual) resume along to the key person, your chances of landing a job could be slim. So where does that leave the job seekers who want to be endorsed by valued associates or colleagues?
Read MoreYou’ve tried to contact your dream employer for months; you sent LinkedIn requests and emails, reached out to the C-Suite, sent your portfolio to a few employees in the right department, and maybe even landed a meeting or two, but none of these encounters led to a job offer. By now, you’re ready to move on, because you’ve tried everything, right? But have you actually done EVERYTHING you can?
Read MoreTraditional resumes are typically a laundry list of past jobs, but they rarely tell the story about what the candidate COULD do for the potential employer. In the highly competitive job market, a visual representation of competency and experience told in a creatively stimulating format can make all the difference in getting noticed.
Read MoreSetup™ CEO - Joe Koufman published a series of blog posts designed to help #JobSeekers prepare for and find their perfect next position.
Read MoreWhile the number of jobs in the marketing field will continue to increase over time, today’s marketing landscape does not guarantee that a recent marketing graduate will obtain an entry-level job in marketing. To say that there is a “conventional career path” to become a marketing executive would be a stretch, but there is a rough outline of what one could expect when climbing the career ladder.
Read MoreUnlock certain “superpowers” when searching for your next gig by utilizing these 3 free tools.
Read MoreA strong online presence could be a deciding factor for a position you’ve applied for, or a position you don’t even know exists. Building an online personal brand is more important than ever, so it is crucial to not let others define you.
Ask yourself: Are you taking charge of guiding and cultivating your personal brand perception? Are you emphasizing your subject matter expertise and your glowing personality? When the potential employer Googles you, what will they find?
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