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Return on Relationship Adds More to ROI Than Meets the Eye
RETURN ON RELATIONSHIP (ROR), a concept I have been using and evangelizing since March 2009, is increasingly recognized, but NOT nearly enough, alongside traditional Return on Investment (ROI), and highlights the often-overlooked value derived from building and...
The Evergreen Edge
Evergreen Trading is a media trade company that delivers innovative solutions to help businesses maximize the impact of their advertising budgets. Evergreen empowers its clients with a distinct advantage—The Evergreen Edge— enabling brands to unlock unparalleled value...
The “Social” in Social Media Has Been Left Behind
Social media platforms, in their early stages, were bustling spaces of authentic conversation and connection. Brands that excelled understood that success in this realm was not just about broadcasting messages but about cultivating genuine relationships. The recent...
Networks Give You Reach… Communities Give You Power
If at some point your brand voice is misunderstood by stakeholders, a great deal will depend upon the community you have built around your brand. Building a strong community creates a support system that goes beyond simple interactions or surface-level engagement....
A “Giver’s Gain” Philosophy
From an early age, my Dad instilled in me the value of being a giver. He led by example, always extending a helping hand to our neighbors, fixing things, and offering assistance in any way possible. His acts of kindness were not driven by any expectation of...
Friendship Has Many Forms…
A great mentor drilled into me at the beginning of my career, and my Dad in many ways my whole life, that some friends will be for when you just need someone to listen and offer comfort; some will be for when you need advice and support. Some will be there for just...