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  • The Second Screen: Moving Beyond Twitter

    Author: Dave McNamara

    By Dave McNamara With the explosion of the smartphone and the tablet market, a shift known as the second screen is quickly taking over how people consume media.  This phenomenon of the second screen essentially means that while people are watching television in the comfort of their living room, they are simultaneously accessing the web on [...] [ Read More ]

     
  • From Babies to Brands: Three Steps for Picking the Best Name

    Author: Debbie Myers

    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. [ Read More ]

     
  • Branding Lessons from the “Sweetest” Wine on the Shelf

    Author: Emily Valentine

    THE BOOZE BIN By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) Just before the holidays, I invited a friend over for a glass of wine and asked her to bring a bottle of her choice. When she arrived at my doorstep bearing a bottle of Cupcake Chardonnay, I couldn’t help but smile. This must’ve been exactly what the Cupcake marketing team [...] [ Read More ]