Who doesn’t love a meeting? That was rhetorical. Sadly, many people dread them. “Yay! I have six meetings today!” said no one ever. But here are some thoughts about how to plan and manage effective meetings. Taking good care here will help you achieve your intended meeting goals and boost your personal professional brand as …
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Your most valuable company and brand assets are your people. But today, attracting and hiring quality employees is as challenging as ever. A recent study shows that 90% of employers struggle to find skilled candidates. So when you do find talent that you hope will be a part of your company’s future, it’s striking gold. …
In the ever-evolving realm of marketing, a profound shift has become apparent – It is now widely acknowledged that marketing extends beyond mere product promotion; it has evolved into a delicate balance between brand representation and ethical considerations. The imperative for marketers to integrate ethical values into their strategies has never been more pronounced. So …
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Products are introduced, compete in the market, evolve, and are eventually discontinued. Product end-of-life happens and a variety of factors drive this decision. Innovation never slows. New technologies, manufacturing techniques, and improved materials can quickly make existing products or services obsolete. Supply chain disruptions or availability of existing or new parts and components may change …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) are gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024. Every year there are new technologies, approaches to customer engagement, and opportunities to expand your brand. Since resources for SMBs are not limitless, , we’ve identified four marketing trends we recommend SMBs embrace to shape …
At Wild Plum, we’re hyper-focused on creating strong brands. In this blog, we hear from a colleague and friend who is just as passionate about brand. In fact, he creates and speaks brand language! Don Hansen is an art director, marketing visionary, and artist. With more than 30 years of experience, Don’s imagined, created brands, …
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Customer expectations have changed over the past few years. The pandemic, economy, policy changes, and even politics have dramatically shifted buyer behaviors such as information gathering, content consumption, engagement with brands, how and where they purchase, and more. But here’s the issue, if you are just noticing these changes, you are already behind. So, what …
Do you have a frustrating and challenging customer experience story from the past year? What was the outcome? A company you say you’ll never do business with again? Or one that quickly resolved the situation and won back your loyalty? In this digital world, we are inching further and further away from human interactions. So, …
We feel it. Our nationwide skilled-labor shortage is impacting businesses across industries. From dropping unemployment rates, and the Great Resignation, to heightened consumer expectations, and increased consumer demand coming off the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses continue to feel the pinch. The problem isn’t going away. In fact, attracting and retaining qualified job candidates are the top …
