B2B companies are up against some significant communication challenges. The media landscape is more fractured than ever and capturing the attention of buyers is increasingly complicated. Too often, B2B brands […]
Why Social Media Marketers Love Lightweight Motion Content
In today’s social media landscape, quality content with paid support is essential. Video has proven to be one of the most engaging formats to connect with customers. But, many marketers […]
Are You Forcing Your Brand to Carpool?
In the Midwest, summer is finally approaching. For many of us, this means planning for cabin season. Let’s say you really want to escape the city this year, so you […]
A Researcher’s Perspective: Four Commandments of Thought Leadership
Thought leadership has become the new and shiny strategy for many established and emerging brands. Every brand wants to be the opinion leader, the industry expert who defines the market […]
Tech Leaders Must Embrace Culture Before Digital Transformation Can Happen
Minnesota’s vibrant tech community was on full display last week at the annual gathering of our largest industry group, The Minnesota High Tech Association. Aside from the regular technical demos […]
How Understanding Risk and Control Can Improve Your Relationships
By understanding risk-control tolerance and the nature of relationships, you can better meet their unspoken needs and expectations, building the trust needed for a successful partnership.
The Cherry and the Sundae – A Recipe for Customer Experience
“Did you see the cup?” asked my wife as we circled the Subaru Outback that magically had landed in our driveway. Did I see it? It was the first thing […]
Two Questions for B2B Brands on Social Media
As social media continues to dominate the digital realm, B2B companies are realizing the importance of having a strong social media presence. Yet many marketing managers are juggling several efforts […]
5 Tips for Marketing to Chefs
Foodservice marketing is an underappreciated art. Consider for a moment the time and channel constraints. At a very basic level, most chefs work from 4pm to 1am (not including lunch […]
Breaking Into B2B Tech PR
Developing and implementing public relations programs for organizations in the B2B tech space is a unique challenge. We deal with companies in health, hospitality, manufacturing, enterprise software, education and environmental sciences, […]