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Words matter: 4 tips for using the power of words in advancing equity

Words matter: 4 tips for using the power of words in advancing equity

Over the past several years, a heightened awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has led countless organizations to examine their operations, personnel and overall public relations and communications. These efforts are to be commended, especially as...

6 practical SEO mistakes that can lower your Google ranking

6 practical SEO mistakes that can lower your Google ranking

Search engine optimization is perhaps the best digital marketing strategy—It taps you to millions worth of free traffic. Nonetheless, like any other marketing strategy, it's delicate and ever-changing. Not too long ago, website owners could easily make it onto...

Fast food industry serves up decent brand intimacy—which brands lead?

Fast food industry serves up decent brand intimacy—which brands lead?

During the COVID crisis, brands have relied more on developing emotional connections with consumers for success. The fast food industry maintained its sixth-place ranking in the second year of the pandemic, according to marketing intimacy agency MBLM’s Brand Intimacy...

3 creative and simple ways to involve customers in your business

3 creative and simple ways to involve customers in your business

What is the main ingredient that is needed for a business to be successful and increase its profits? If you guessed customers, you answered the question correctly! Every business owner understands that customers are the life of their business. This is simply because...

Business growth and customer reviews—3 insights for communicators

Business growth and customer reviews—3 insights for communicators

Customer reviews aren’t just a way for companies to gain more trust from consumers. When used effectively they’re also a beneficial way to boost a website’s SEO ranking. Customer reviews are used to familiarize consumers with a brand, and to publicly share what past...

Tips and insights for creating a unique brand name

Tips and insights for creating a unique brand name

One of the most important steps of starting a business is creating a unique brand name. With a good name, a business can grow more than a business with a bad name, which can obstruct success. Entrepreneurs often think that they know what it takes to create a unique...

5 solid tips for improving your brand or business’s PR

5 solid tips for improving your brand or business’s PR

You can have the best products or services available, but sometimes that isn't enough. You also need to have good branding and public relations. However, it isn't always easy to determine how best to tackle maintaining or improving your PR. Here are five methods for...

Financial services continues to struggle with brand intimacy

Financial services continues to struggle with brand intimacy

Although there were some signs of positivity, the financial services industry continues to rank near the bottom of the 10 industries reviewed in the latest Brand Intimacy COVID Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM. The research, which analyzes brands based on...

3 ways to reap the benefits of employee satisfaction

3 ways to reap the benefits of employee satisfaction

There are many proven benefits of creating a workplace that workers enjoy spending time in. Happy employees are measurably more productive. Also measurable is the reduction in tardiness and employee absences at companies that prioritize a happy workplace. Making work...