Marketing lessons from the Wrath of Khan
We come on the 40th anniversary of the film Wrath of Khan in a time of strife and change. Yet, the classic film that saved the Star Trek...
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- Mar 3
- 2 min
The new marketing roadmap for nonprofits
The times they are a changin'. And we have to change too. Not change the rules of how communication works, but rather look at what tools...
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- Feb 3
- 3 min
The Communications Exception of Exceptionalism
Myths. Legends. They are part of our self-awareness, our sense of place, our sense of being. The ancients looked at the stars and came up...
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- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Words are tools, and they are weapons
Words are tools, and they can be weapons. I build my business with words, and words can be keys to understanding — and open doors and...
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- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Hiring? Everyone Else is Too: Marketing Staffing Hacks
Drive down any street, and look at the signs. They don’t say “try our sandwich,” or “save on shampoo here.” No, they all say “We are...
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- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
How do I start my jump marketing now?
How do I jump start my marketing now? This is a question many folks are asking, from non-profits to smaller companies. Here at Louis...
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Communications in a divided nation
A house divided against itself, cannot stand. No nation has lost more people to COVID-19 than the US. One would think that a fact like...
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- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Return to the Roaring 20s:What to do now in terms of marketing if things take off? Again…
“It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
The new marketing reality: How to get the word out under new circumstances
The approach to marketing has changed. Back in the day a simple newspaper or magazine ad did the trick. But that type of outreach often...
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- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
Look North to Canada for a Marketing Opportunity
Canada. The World Next Door? Maybe more. For years, Canada was quietly surpassing the US in education, healthcare, quality of living and...
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- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Why some trust fiction over science
More people have died of COVID-19 in the United States than in any other country. This has to be one of the greatest public health...
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- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
The Communication Problem with a COVID Vaccine
The news that so many have waited for is here: COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, and in 2021 the world may turn the corner on this...
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- Nov 26, 2020
- 3 min
Why UNH should drop Franklin Pierce, again
I was the chair of the 2004 Franklin Pierce Bicentennial Committee, helping to organize the events and programs that marked the 200th...
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- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Rebranding in a Pandemic? Sure, why not?
In order to position any organization for success and capitalize on its unique selling proposition – a rebrand might be in the cards. The...
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- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
Recipe for Designing the Marketing Plan that Sets You Apart from the Crowd
How do you stand out in a crowded market and differentiate yourself from the competition? In these complicated times, most of us just...
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- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Looking to hire a PR Firm?
A crisis is not easy, call a professional in and get help.
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- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Building a Brand One Step at a Time
We have been asked to help with a few travel brands over the years. And, we got to build the foundation back in 2004 for the Azores
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- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Not a Zombie Brand - But a Brand that Outlived the Product - the TWA Hotel
But the world would change, travel would become less of a luxury and more of a hassle — and a commodity. The giants of aviation like TWA and
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- Jun 4, 2020
- 2 min
In a Crisis: If you are going to take a bath, you might as well come clean
If you are going to take a bath, you might as well come clean! We say that a lot in public relations when things go wrong. Hiding facts, and
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- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Time to Ditch the Newsletter? Oh yes!
Fear not, there is a way forward that works better, but also serves your core mission.
The key is that you need to see a blog as the new new
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