Paid – Earned – Shared – Owned

Paid – Earned – Shared – Owned

The state of public relations (PR) and marketing is in a constant state of flux — and in direct correlation to the change in public perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. Social media and mobile communications have created a wealth of new opportunities for...
3 Brand Values Sears/Craftsman Taught Us

3 Brand Values Sears/Craftsman Taught Us

When you go to branding school, one of the first things you learn is a lesson on the power of a brand, using the example of Coca-Cola. The professor is likely to quiz the students: “If you could divide the Coca-Cola company into two parts — one part is all...
How Contractor Loyalty Programs Win More Than Loyalty

How Contractor Loyalty Programs Win More Than Loyalty

Contractor loyalty programs are quickly becoming tried-and-true marketing techniques for B2C brands and retailers. Programs like Amazon Prime are showing their power to win repeat business. But for building products manufacturers, it’s a slightly different...