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Tiger's New Nike Ad...Too Soon?

The new Nike ad proclaims "Winning Takes Care of Everything." But does it? Is this ad too much, too soon?  Read more

IBM's Hilariously Awful Tablet Ad

If you're going to advertise on a tablet app, fit your message to the medium.  Read more

New Ways to Advertise on Social Media

Can't keep up with all the updates from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube? Read on for latest changes you should know about.  Read more

The Real Reason Your Marketing Doesn't Work

You may have a bunch of demographic stats, but do you really understand how your customers feel?  Read more

Avoid a Publicity Nightmare

Buyer beware! Choosing the wrong PR agency can break the bank and tarnish your brand. Here's how to avoid a costly mistake.  Read more

Facebook Fuels Online Advertising Start-ups

Facebook beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations today. Online ad start-ups had already predicted positive news, thanks to the new FBX advertising exchange.  Read more

How Smart Companies Use PR to Get the Word Out

What you need to know to market your new business idea, without spending much (or at all).  Read more

Is Marketing Truly Necessary?

A marketing group is only useful if it's measurably increasing revenue or reducing sales costs.  Read more

5 Customers You Should Fire

In 18 years of running my own business, I've found it's important to know when to turn the tables and fire a client. Here are those five times.  Read more

Bing Takes a Shot at Scroogle

There is truth to Bing's advertising attacks on Google, and hopefully change will follow.  Read more

Brand Winners and Losers of 2012

My picks of the best and worst branding efforts of the year.  Read more

Don't Make This Common Year-End Mistake

The world may seem to slow between Christmas and New Year's, but it doesn't stop. And neither should your business.  Read more

How Not To Get Duped by a Consultant

We learned the hard way how not to hire a digital marketing agency. What you can gain from our mistakes.  Read more

When Company Leaders Go Astray

Not all press is good press. Just ask McAfee. What should a company do when its leader, founder or endorser goes off the rails?  Read more

6 Tips for Maximizing Corporate Gifting

Don't let your corporate holiday gifts go unnoticed. Follow these tips to properly show your appreciation.  Read more