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How Brands Can Respond to Rising Risks of Boycotts

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geralt / Pixabay Consumers are more inclined to boycott businesses than ever. Reasons for boycotts are numerous. Boycotters might accuse companies of being racist, unpatriotic, anti-family, anti-LGBTQ or politically wrong-headed. They sometimes base their charges on false information. Most recently, businesses have become boycott targets because they or their CEOs, support – or at least …

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2020 Presidential Candidates Get an “F” on Digital Standards

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During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made headlines when he embarrassed Jeb Bush by purchasing the domain www.jebbush.com and redirecting traffic to his own website. Not buying www.jebbush.com was an embarrassing oversight, but it was a very small “oops” in the grand scheme of things. Since then, the sirens and flashing lights of the …

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The High-Stakes Game of Telephone That’s Diluting Your Brand Story

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Making sure a brand story is clearly defined for every employee in an organization, from marketing to those on the front lines, is no game. At least, it shouldn’t be. But according to a joint study my company conducted with FocusVision, marketing teams are losing control of their brand messages the minute they start sharing …

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It’s Not as Expensive as You Might Think

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Video is the most compelling medium for showcasing eCommerce products. Text explains the benefits of a product. Images capture a shopper’s attention and create an emotional connection. But only video harnesses words, images, and sound, a combination that delivers an abundance of creative possibilities resulting in longer engagement. But many eCommerce retailers approach video with …

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How To Avoid Packing Peanut Messages That Hurt Your Brand?

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On-Demand We live in amazing times. Think about it; anything you need can be delivered to your door. If you need any furniture, you can call Wayfair; Wayfair has just what you need. Great brand, right? Think about Amazon. Amazon sells you a membership where you can get two-day Prime delivery at no charge, and …

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The Art of UX Storytelling: How to Create Your Brand’s Story

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Stories are much more than yet another form of entertainment. From ancient cave drawings to fairytales, novels, videos and podcasts, storytelling has always been the most powerful communication tool. Stories engage us, intrigue us, and help us process loads of information effortlessly. When it comes to marketing, through narratives and immersion a storyteller can build …

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