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Public Relations Arthur Solomon Public Relations Arthur Solomon

The Most Powerful Government in The World (With My Tom Brady-like ‘Maybe, Maybe Not, Then Again’ Pronouncement)

This is a good news, bad news, probably essay.  The bad news for some readers is that it’s another column about the International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Olympics. The good news for many readers is that it’s the last column I’ll be writing about these recently concluded Beijing Olympic Games (I’m pretty sure, i.e. probably). But as Tom Brady once said when he was asked about his retirement: "I think that's the best way to put it and I don't think anything, you know, you never say never. At the same time I know that I'm very, I feel very good about my decision. I don't know how I'll feel six months from now.”  I probably couldn’t have said it better about my today feelings, but wish I could.

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Marketing Brian Wallace Marketing Brian Wallace

VoIP Vs. UCaaS: Understanding The Differences

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is a powerful communication alternative to traditional phone lines. In fact, businesses can save an average of 32 call minutes every day with VoIP, as well as save between 30% and 50% in total expenses on average. And, since VoIP is software-based, it can also work with software systems to facilitate multiple communications channels, most notably, Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaas) — a new type of VoIP-based business communications software. Not only does UCaaS offer advanced voice calling features, but it also facilitates a host of business communications, including text messaging, video chat, and screen sharing. 

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Corporate Insights Tom Madden Corporate Insights Tom Madden

Elon Musk Is Bent on Giving Billionaires a Bad Name!

Winding its way around Hollywood production circles is a TV Series called Xtra Terresla™ whose main character is modelled after Tesla titan, Elon Musk.  

As creator of the series, I made Musk the hero, but lately, I’m wondering maybe I should change him to the arch villain, based on how rough Musk plays in the real world, which he seems to want to control with his immense wealth.

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Marketing Dr. David Hagenbuch Marketing Dr. David Hagenbuch

Harmful Humor

I still don’t get it. College professors are supposed to be insightful, but I’m baffled by reactions to Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap.

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Social Media Marketing Jill Kurtz Social Media Marketing Jill Kurtz

Avoid These SEO Mistakes

Search Engine Optimization is nuanced, with best practices being influenced by your industry and your target customers. However, there are best practices every brand should follow. Common SEO mistakes that I see: slow site speed, content not optimized for keywords, lack of metadata, and no attention to the mobile experience.

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Digital PR, Marketing, Public Relations CommPRO Editorial Digital PR, Marketing, Public Relations CommPRO Editorial

Demand For Digital Skills Still Increasing

If you thought we’d reached a point where all businesses were up to speed digitally, think again.  According to a CMO survey, digital marketing spending reached 58 percent of marketing budgets, reflecting 15.8 percent growth over the last year. While most have made a good start, and more than half now report that they are in making good progress, only 11 percent of companies have fully institutionalized the digital transformation process.

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