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Corporate activism and marketing empathy
A few months back an article took a look at how Levi’s and Wrangler had grown different markets through unique branding. Levi’s...
Feb 25, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Save the Gasholder
“Boy am I glad we tore that historic building down,” is a phrase said by no one, ever. Today, New Hampshire has a decision before it: Do...
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Hate speech is not free speech
The Weimar Republic in Germany was hailed as one of the purest democracies of the 20th century. Built on dialog and openness, it...
Feb 4, 20213 min read


Here Are 5 Heads Ups Before Hiring PR Firm
What works in a relationship with a PR agency is no different from what works for all good relationships. Chemistry has to be there. They...
Jan 29, 20214 min read


What to do now with the legacy of you-know-who
America is on a journey. And, we just took a detour. As a communicator, the question at hand is this: How do we deal the legacy of the...
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Karno’s 2021 Travel Predictions - Well, maybe… here’s what could happen
We did not get it right a year ago in predicting the pandemic and collapse of world travel in 2020. Not that the signs were not there,...
Jan 13, 20213 min read


2021: Ainda o apanhamos!
If I had to think of a way to sum up 2020, for me it would be the writings of Eça de Queiroz. You may not be aware of Portugal’s great...
Jan 7, 20212 min read


Don't rule out the Creative Economy as a way to rebuild the economy
Arts. Culture. Learning. They are not a luxury – they are the things that define us. What would Salem be without the House of the Seven...
Dec 24, 20203 min read


How a BRAND Can See you Though a Crisis
These are challenging times for any business or organization: Demand, consumer confidence, and spending are all down. Unemployment,...
Dec 17, 20204 min read


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...
Dec 9, 20202 min read


This holiday Season, discover the Cinnamon Bear - you won't be sorry!
As the air flows colder, it is hard not to think of the holidays but not think of the Cinnamon Bear. When I was 13, I would study art...
Dec 3, 20201 min read


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...
Nov 26, 20203 min read


7 Reflections on the American Market as seen from Europe
The election is done. The results will be set by Mid-December. A vaccine is coming to the US, but only in mid to late 2021. The road...
Nov 19, 20202 min read


COVID Stories, Rethinking a Campaign to Meet the Moment - Concord NH
The truth was, as COVID transformed cities into less-than-pleasant places to be, Concord’s image was crucial.
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Why do I love Portugal? Here’s an Answer for Today’s Troubled America
My first memory of our family home in Portugal, the Casa dos Moinhos, was from Christmas 1977. After a long absence, we spent the holiday...
Nov 5, 20204 min read


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...
Oct 29, 20202 min read


Turismo do Alentejo partners w/ Louis Karno in new thinking international travel promotion campaign
“The challenge is to take a terrific destination and connect it with a present and future audience. Certainly, the world has changed, and so
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Travel has changed. Destination marketing needs to change too
The point is that COVID is a game changer. It has altered the course of the travel industry in a disruptive way. Now, large hotels will have
Oct 15, 20203 min read


A rough road ahead for higher leaning
We should all agree that an education is important. But, COVID-19 is a real game changer for higher ed. Is an on-line course load worth less
Oct 8, 20204 min read
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