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I helped make Portugal a top destination - and here is what needs to happen next
Back in 2005, I got a call from a guy called Miguel Carvalho from the Portuguese National Tourist Office in New York. He was the new PR...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Why you need a DEI Statement on your Website
I look at so many websites these days, and I often find that many organizations just don't get inclusion. Something as basic as a DEI...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Blogging can be a powerful marketing tool
Blogging can be a powerful marketing tool for many reasons. Blogging continues to hold significant value, and it remains an effective way...
May 30, 20233 min read


How to write a non-profit mission statement
A non-profit mission statement is a statement that describes the purpose, goals, and values of a non-profit organization. It is a concise...
Apr 27, 20233 min read


The Alentejo is the Destination of 2023
We had a great year in 2023 promoting the beauty of Portugal's Alentejo in North America. It is Portugal’s biggest region, about the size...
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Recession: How will it impact the travel industry?
Well, we need to start with where we are now. In a perceived post-pandemic era, travel boomed. Undaunted by massive jumps in fuel, air,...
Jun 24, 20223 min read


19 Coffins: Finding Common Ground around Guns
When news comes of yet another shooting, so many of us ask “when will this stop?” In communications, we look for common ground. The place...
Jun 10, 20223 min read


Is it time to drop Facebook?
Have you read the latest about Facebook and Instagram? From scandals to election hacking to body image — the news has not been good. Not...
Apr 14, 20221 min read


How Covid reintroduced me to an old friend
Covid has not been something I wish to celebrate or remember. But here we are. And as I look back at the enormous shift in our lives, I...
Mar 31, 20223 min read


The Marketing of War has Changed: Truth now matters
On the eve of the US entering World War I, the Creel Commission was set up to convince Americans that entering the war on the side of the...
Mar 10, 20222 min read


2022 A Year of Uncertainty, Some Marketing Insights and Predictions
Now that we have welcomed 2022, the road ahead is still far from clear. Marketing will be more specialized as we expect more noise and...
Feb 17, 20223 min read


The COVID-19 pandemic is a “tsunami” that washed New Hampshire away
When Covid first hit, a European politician framed the issue in a clear headed way. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that the...
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Thank you for a year to remember!
So, 2021, that was a year. And thanks to you - it was a year to remember! At Louis Karno & Company we knew it would be a challenging year...
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Now what? Louis Karno's predictions for the travel market for 2022
Every year Louis Karno shares its prediction for the travel market for the coming year. So, 2022 is a real challenge, but a few things...
Dec 30, 20212 min read


Framing lies as truth
Words are tools, and they can be weapons. I build my career with words, and words can be keys to understanding - and open doors and...
Dec 16, 20212 min read


How to get ready for the unexpected
Robin Schell That was the topic of the panel presented prior to the Yankee Chapter of PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) annual...
Nov 26, 20212 min read


One of the great casualties of COVID is customer service
One of the great casualties of COVID is customer service. It could be because of shortages of labor, or supplies — but one thing is...
Sep 2, 20212 min read


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...
Aug 19, 20212 min read


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...
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Racism and Marketing: Look with new eyes at what you are communicating
As we see a new awareness towards systemic racism in the US, new standards have come up around communication. Racist, sexist, and...
May 27, 20213 min read
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