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Why Millennials Value Experiences, Not Stuff

Biznology

Probably the most influential event was the devastating crash of 2008. This terrible Recession of 2008 led to other related trends that will deeply affect how brands will be positioned in the future. One example of a company that has successfully made transparency changes to appeal more to Millennials is ConAgra.

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Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

What are some of the best tools for implementing PR 2.0? How do PR, SEO and social media work together to build name recognition and credibility for a company? What are the best (and worst) practices in interactive PR? Thankful For PR 2.0 by THINKing Harry Hoover calls out some of his favorite PR 2.0

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Top 9 Affiliate Marketers You Need To Know About

Outgrow

Pat Flynn became an affiliate marketer in 2008 after he was laid off at his job. After one and a half years of working on his website, his first income in November 2008 through affiliate marketing was $8000. Today Pat Flynn is an extremely successful name when it comes to affiliate marketing and he is completely transparent about it.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

Sorry Works Contrast that with the guts and class (and good crisis management sense, despite having zero PR counsel) shown by umpire Jim Joyce in the immediate aftermath of his blown call, robbing Armando Galarraga of a rare perfect game. A coven of PR practitioners. That’s how much we are wired to forgive. Billions of dollars.

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Co-op SEO and the Future of Websites | Guest Posts | Social Media.

Convince & Convert

He’s a former journalist turned PR guy and straight shooter at New Media Cowboy. Sales reps from traditional PR distribution services were even quoted as saying, “there’s a reason it’s free.&# – implying that it doesn’t perform well. Transparency is a brand currency on the social web.

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Please Help Me Support Make-A-Wish Foundation | Convince & Convert.

Convince & Convert

We’re working closely with Make-A-Wish Foundation national office (who has to approve every tweet and status update) to ensure this is all very much above board, transparent, and legit. I guess it’s all transparent, so it’s not really “bad.&# Im Jay Baer.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

Build Your Defense Shield Especially in times of crisis, it’s a company’s obligation to be as open and transparent as possible, as well as to communicate most expeditiously to those consumers impacted. By transparent, I mean keep it real and no lip service. The most efficient way to do this today is online.