Nothing screams you've got authority and are an expert quite like being published. And these days the options are far greater then before; traditional publishing and self-publishing of books, feature columns, op-ed pieces and one off editorial contributions. Distribution has expanded from traditional print newspapers and magazines and their online counterparts, to new digital … [Read more...]
Influencer marketing
Influencer marketing is the next big thing. Select businesses have already figured this out, but the vast majority is yet to put it on their radar. We've all got our "go to" guy or gal. That expert, the one you immediately think of when you need an area of expertise. We also all have certain people we follow, perhaps see as mentors, or just those that we have a tremendous … [Read more...]
The airline industry: ripe for disruptive thinking?
A CBC news posting about Air Canada's plans to police more stringently carry on bag sizes over the coming busy summer air travel months caught my eye this week. Anyone who travels regularly will relay increased frustration with the time delays and sometimes comical attempts to stuff big bags into the overhead carry on space in an attempt to avoid the fee airlines now charge for … [Read more...]
You live or die by your database
You live or die by your database. Someone way smarter then me once said this, and it has stuck with me over the years. We all know that making connections count. It's how business gets done. The bigger your circle of connections, generally the bigger your circle of influence, and by default the bigger your potential circle of sales and success. In business nothing happens … [Read more...]
5 Public relations tips to get more INK and AIR
Getting ink and getting air is the ultimate goal in the "earned media" game of public relations and publicity. Whether it be print media such as newspapers and magazines, or broadcast media such as radio or TV, getting noticed, talked or written about in traditional media can go a long way in forging greater awareness of your business, brand or ideas. In an era where it … [Read more...]
