by Jacob Shriar June 30, 2016 Follow @jacobshriarJune 30, 2016 According to Deloitte’s 2015 Global Human Capital Trends Report1, the number one concern for CEO and senior HR leaders is “culture and engagement”. Creating a good company culture where employees can be their best self takes a lot of work. Everyone needs to be on … Continue reading 9 Experts Share Their Lessons On Company Culture
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Lessons Learned from Lord & Taylor’s Run-In with the FTC
by Brendan Lattrell June 27, 2016 Follow @brendanlattrellJune 27, 2016 In case you missed it, Lord & Taylor recently came under fire with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a result of one of its influencer marketing campaigns. The brand had partnered with several fashion bloggers and Nylon.com to promote a new clothing line; however, … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Lord & Taylor’s Run-In with the FTC
30 Legendary Startup Pitch Decks And What You Can Learn From Them
by Aaron Lee June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 If you need to raise funding from VCs for your startup, the first step is to create a pitch deck. Well, after step zero, which is to have a great idea. So what’s a pitch deck? A pitch deck is a brief presentation (usually based on slides) … Continue reading 30 Legendary Startup Pitch Decks And What You Can Learn From Them
I Needed a Punch in the Face
by Brent Pohlman June 16, 2016 Follow @brentpohlmanJune 16, 2016 Today, I wake up and I realize 2016 is almost half over. The month of June is half over and I have a lot of work that needs to be planned and implemented over the next six months. The first six months saw a number … Continue reading I Needed a Punch in the Face
3 big brands on the cutting edge of mobile share secrets to their mobile-first success
How do you go beyond being just mobile-friendly to become mobile-first? Columnist Bryson Meunier talks to three leaders in the space to gain some insight. Bryson Meunier on June 2, 2016 Before Google’s mobile update in April of last year, 40 percent of sites were not mobile-friendly. This is why it’s so remarkable to find … Continue reading 3 big brands on the cutting edge of mobile share secrets to their mobile-first success
Surprising lessons from BuzzFeed’s most popular content
Columnist Kerry Jones shares content marketing insights from an analysis of BuzzFeed’s 100 most-shared articles. Kerry Jones on May 25, 2016 Whether it’s news about a “Gilmore Girls” reunion or proof that cats are jerks, BuzzFeed is a creator and curator extraordinaire, and it’s often viewed as the gold standard in viral content. Getting … Continue reading Surprising lessons from BuzzFeed’s most popular content
Schooled in Social Media 2016: Lessons Learned for Personal Branding
by Denny McCorkle May 19, 2016 Follow @DennyMcCorkleMay 19, 2016 Even students born into a daily use of their personal Facebook and Snapchat discovered that social media marketing for personal branding and job search requires time management, consistency, a good PLN, and a career focused strategy. Use of social media for personal branding and job … Continue reading Schooled in Social Media 2016: Lessons Learned for Personal Branding
What Can Your Business Learn From the Austin Reed Administration?
by James Timpson May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 In April 2016, menswear retailer Austin Reed went into administration. A high profile company with over a hundred of its own branches, plus stocked in many department stores, Austin Reed has a long history, able to boast they were tailors to Winston Churchill. So what led to … Continue reading What Can Your Business Learn From the Austin Reed Administration?
7 Business Lessons Learned from Detroit
by Cam Secore April 15, 2016 Follow @camsecoreApril 15, 2016 Cities operate like businesses. Flourishing populations, bustling commerce, and a steady flow of tourism keeps the machine running strong. Detroit, once housing one of the United States’ strongest industries, has fallen to a dismal state. However, in keeping upbeat like Motown tempo, there are a … Continue reading 7 Business Lessons Learned from Detroit
3 Lessons Small Business Can Learn From “The Profit”
by Jonathan Herrick March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Running a small business is no easy feat – it’s a truth that Marcus Lemonis knows all too well. If you don’t know who Marcus Lemonis is or haven’t watched the show “The Profit” on CNBC, you are missing out. Marcus, the CEO of Camping World and … Continue reading 3 Lessons Small Business Can Learn From “The Profit”