We all know when a social media campaign backfires. It’s splashed all over our news channels. (Society seems to enjoy trainwrecks. McDonald’s recently jumped on that train—though probably not totally aware of it. Here’s what happened: McDonald’s used a hashtag (#MeettheFarmers & then #McDStories) to incite followers to tweet their McDonald’s experiences. Among the top… Continue Reading
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A Lesson in Social Media and Transparency from an Unlikely Source: the UFC
Posted in MarketingIn a few short years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or the UFC, has become a sports powerhouse. The league seems to have it all—a booming business, a solid philosophy and a great presence on social media that engages their fans. Why does this matter to you? Because your business can learn a few things from… Continue Reading
Goodbye, Process of the Past; Hello, Trust and Engagement
Posted in Branding, Guest Bloggers, Marketingby Jodi Petrich, Senior Director at Fast Horse More brands are turning to social media to engage consumers. Social media are a great tool for launching new products or services, sharing promotional offers, hosting contests or simply connecting with loyal fans. One big challenge is that the approval process in many companies doesn’t lend itself… Continue Reading
The Unusual Suspects
Posted in Almost AdviceSocial media has become the must-have tool for every marketer and this tool is gaining popularity with every industry. For example, the insurance industry is typically known for more low-key advertising and marketing channels. However, companies like HCC Medical Services, LLC and Blue Cross Blue Shield have jumped on the social media band wagon. HCC Medical Services has… Continue Reading
Exponential Growth in the New World of Social Media
Posted in Advertising, Branding, Food, Guest Bloggers, Marketing, TasteThis post is not about candy bars or thoughts about whether the cross-section of a candy bar may function as a trademark, for that, see here. This brief post is about a 100 Grand Super Size thank you to all of our readers, those who submit comments, those who offer suggestions, those who follow us… Continue Reading
In the Beginning, There was the Internet and Now…
Posted in Agreements, Almost Advice, Social NetworkingFriendster, the pioneer of social networking, was recently acquired by the Malaysian company MOL Global Pte, which is an affiliate of MOL AccessPortal Berhad, a company that operates and develops payment systems in Asia, for $1.8 billion. I assume at this price the return on investment was pretty nice for the founders of Friendster, but the… Continue Reading
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Steve Baird
Just so you know, I'm all about brands and the law, both professionally and personally. I regularly annoy family and friends in retail stores by focusing on product labels—not to buy the product, but to read the fine print and ask, "Who owns these brands" and "Did they really register those marks?" More...
Dan Kelly
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Sharon Armstrong
Voted most likely to become an actress while in pre-school, I don’t think I surprised anyone by becoming a lawyer, the steadiest professional gig open to those with a flair for the dramatic. More...
Brent Lorentz
Although I wish I could say my path to the law was the result of a lifelong dream or calling, it was more the result mere curiosity and an affinity for leather-bound books. More...
Catlan McCurdy
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Brad Walz
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Susan Perera
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Joy S. Newborg
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Laura Gutierrez
An attorney I am not. Though told to become one, I don't possess those qualities needed to be an effective one (I lack confrontation skills, and although I can write a great argumentative essay, I can’t argue outside a sheet of paper). More...