In-house vs Agency – The Great Debate
The transition from an in-house marketing team to an agency environment has been an interesting one. Well, perhaps revealing might be a better way of putting it. At about three mon
Career lessons from a dead cat
Finding the neighbour’s cat by the back fence at 10 o’clock last night, surrounded by our three dogs, wasn’t the ideal way to end a long day’s work. Especially since the ca
The Changing Brand of the White House
You might not have ever thought about the White House as a “brand.” But it is. It represents an important institution in American government, it is recognizable both as a place
Trust is at a Premium: The Challenge for PR
Trust is the currency of the Internet, but it’s in short supply at the moment. Let’s take a look at where PR and Communications professionals can win at garnering public trust
3 Reasons you Shouldn’t Fear Feedback
There is nothing to fear but fear itself…among other things. You must excuse my addition to this legendary sentiment, but in reality, fear is an inevitable and tangible part
Consumer Protection: A Role for Blockchain
Credit scores. Damned if you don’t have a solid figure, and, it turns out, damned even if it’s well into the green, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Corporate Culture: Planning Team Events [INFOGRAPHIC]
Corporate culture has become increasingly important as companies try to attract, retain and encourage employees. After all, happy employees are productive employees and your best a
HOLIDAY POST: The Paragon Babies
As the weather outside gets frightful. And the warmth of a fire feels so delightful. While you get to the places you need to go. May it not snow, take the day slow and enjoy our po
PR and Marketing Predictions for 2017
Predictions posts seem almost obligatory in December, but it is clear that communications professions face some tough challenges in 2017. Be ready.
The Key to Influencer Marketing Success [Podcast]
You will see numerous posts exclaiming 2017 as the year of influencer marketing. That’s rubbish. We’ve always been in the business of influencer marketing; the media is just mo