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The Nevermind Issue

The Nevermind Issue

your monthly hit of marketing street knowledge THE NEVERMIND ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

Authenticity Is a Battle of Two Brands, Both Are Yours

Authenticity Is a Battle of Two Brands, Both Are Yours

September 26, 2018 · Ian Truscott

Think you’ve only got one brand? You actually have two, argues Ian Truscott. And the space between them is crucial to ensuring your brand’s authenticity – and trustworthiness. 

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Backstage with Amber Osborne

Backstage with Amber Osborne

September 26, 2018 · Ian Truscott

Amber Osborne, Forbes #2 Most Influential CMO on Social, discusses feeling like an imposter, destroying stereotypes in business, and the challenges disruptive markets.

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Backstage with Wendy Bryant-Beswick

Backstage with Wendy Bryant-Beswick

September 26, 2018 · Ian Truscott

Award-winning marketer with 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry and VP of Marketing at Service Credit Union, Wendy Bryant-Beswick shares how she starts with values.

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Dealing with Facebook Anxiety – You Can Still Earn Reach

Dealing with Facebook Anxiety – You Can Still Earn Reach

September 26, 2018 · Casey Petersen

Times have changed. More than ever before, brands are finding it difficult to get their content in front of consumer eyeballs. Casey Petersen, suggests switching up your approach and going back to basics.

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Employers: Treat Every Employee Like a Mary Kay Rep

Employers: Treat Every Employee Like a Mary Kay Rep

September 26, 2018 · Ted Rubin

Our resident rock star, Ted Rubin, on why empowering your employees will ultimately result in success for your brand. 

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Even Better Than The Real Thing

Even Better Than The Real Thing

September 26, 2018 · Dave Waller

Authenticity is a seductive concept. So much so that marketers are conjuring ever more inauthentic ways to try to sell it. The good news is that authentic marketing needn’t be an oxymoron. You just have to be brave – and… drum roll… actually mean what you’re saying…

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Into the Pool #7: Can We Get Some PR On This?

Into the Pool #7: Can We Get Some PR On This?

September 26, 2018 · Ian Truscott

This month, Ian Truscott has been shooting the shit with Jenni Young. The discussion quickly turned to PR and, well, let’s just say you’d better steer clear of the pool.

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Own The Crowd: Why Collaborative Content Creation Really Wins

Own The Crowd: Why Collaborative Content Creation Really Wins

September 26, 2018 · John Andrews

CEO of Photofy John Andrews considers how collaboration with your employees could make your digital content sing…

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Post-Cool: Time to Get Ethical

Post-Cool: Time to Get Ethical

September 26, 2018 · Gareth May

Bob Dylan said it right when he sang The Times They Are A-Changin’ . Today, if brands want to win consumers it’s not enough to be visually pleasing,…

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Reach Out and Touch

Reach Out and Touch

September 26, 2018 · Amie Knights

How exactly have these artisans become headline acts? Amie Knights talks to the Craft Revolution, furniture maker Heather Scott and design journalist Katie Treggiden, to get the backstage scoop.

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Trust in the Story Starts With the Storyteller

Trust in the Story Starts With the Storyteller

September 26, 2018 · Robert Rose

Think authenticity guarantees your brand success? You can be authentic all you like, argues Robert Rose. But if your brand can’t be trusted, it won’t make any difference.

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You Have My Full Attention, Don't Waste It

You Have My Full Attention, Don't Waste It

September 26, 2018 · Ted Rubin

Ted Rubin breaks down why the act of customer service is the only time you have your customer’s undivided attention – and why you should be on your A-game when that opportunity arises.

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