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Jailed executives: A ship's helm and a fake gold bar symbolize their treasure hoax

Faux Treasure-seekers jailed

A South Korean court has sentenced three business executives to prison after they were found guilty of falsely claiming to have found a long-lost treasure-laden shipwreck. Yes, you read that right. In July last year, th

A woman in a blazer and glasses smiles, discussing PR strategies with colleagues

A Guide to Breaking into the PR Industry

The days of traditional public relations are over, but career opportunities and the importance of creativity and social media savvy are more important than ever before. According to 0to5.com, “the PR industry is on the

Emily Weiss, founder of Glossier, discussing her beauty brand and the importance of branding

Why the Quality of Branding Matters

Branding is not decoration. It is the shortest path between a customer's attention and a customer's decision. Sharp branding earns premium pricing and shortens sales cycles.

Luxury goods displayed as exclusive items to entice discerning high-end consumers

Selling Exclusivity: Marketing to Finicky Consumers

Everyone likes to feel as if they are a part of something. Whether this is a club they belong to, a circle of friends, or a special promotion they’re invited to, the feeling of exclusivity, of belonging to the “club” is

Engaging audience with compelling narratives and interactive experiences in digital marketing campaigns

Storytelling in Digital Marketing

Storytelling is one of the founding concepts of marketing. Rather than just throwing products or prices at consumers, telling an impactful story is one of the best possible ways to truly make an impact. Not every brand i

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Building Consumer Loyalty Through Brand Transparency

Recently, Facebook quietly unrolled a new feature called “page integrity”. This allows users to see recent activity, updates, and modifications to a business page. In an era in which privacy is everything and the integri

Red Cross "Bleed for the Throne" marketing campaign leveraging popular culture and current events

Utilizing  Current Events for Marketing Purposes

The Red Cross recently had a brilliant marketing scheme. In an effort to drive up blood donor numbers, the nonprofit organization leveraged the upcoming season premiere of the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones, for its mar

Close-up of a hand with a phone, illustrating unexpected political mass texts

Scheer's mass text a bold but risky move

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