By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) While some companies still see corporate responsibility as fluff, increasing evidence that responsible brands perform better financially than their less-responsible peers means the skeptics are becoming fewer and farther between. I recently completed an inter-office tour with my CR-expert colleagues to foster dialogue around this topic. The goal of our tour [...]
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Helping Rosé Lose its Blush – #WineWednesday Musings from a #RoseWine Lover
June 6, 2012 – 7:45 am
THE BOOZE BIN By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) Do you remember the first time you tasted rosé wine? I do. And, no, I don’t mean that swig of Boone’s Farm Wine after a high school dance or the after-dinner “blush” my grandmother makes by pouring white on top of her red. I’m talking about the crisp, [...]
From Rap Lyrics to Burlesque Shows – How Beverage Brands Win with Celebrity Partners
April 18, 2012 – 8:00 am
By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) Brands and celebrities have long led a symbiotic existence. Whether through paid endorsements or acts of serendipity, stars throughout the years have proven their trendsetting power by driving product sales and putting unknown brands on the map. Consequently, for as long as the concept of brand (or corporate image) has existed, [...]
From Babies to Brands: Three Steps for Picking the Best Name
February 2, 2012 – 9:24 am
My family has been in the naming business of late. Both of my daughters are expecting. Usually I’m in the position of helping healthcare companies rebrand or name new services. So, could the advice I provide clients help my kids through this daunting task? Well, let’s see.
Staying True To Your Brand, In Sickness and in Health
January 19, 2012 – 8:00 am
What happens when your brand falls victim to the very thing it’s known for? While Paula Deen contributed her onset of Type 2 Diabetes to genetics, age, ethnicity and stress, she emphasized that her diagnosis “isn’t a death sentence,” but it very well could be.
This Halloween, Try On a New Personality
October 15, 2009 – 8:58 am
by Jenn Riggle At this time of year, children across America are trying on costumes and making the all important decision – Who do they want to be for Halloween. Come to think of it, it’s also a good time for hospital communications departments to step out of their comfort zones and decide what sort [...]
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