May 23, 2018
Story Is The Story
A few weeks ago, Macy’s bought Story. If your reaction was the same as mine (and I live in NY), it doesn’t surprise me. WHAT is Story? And WHY is it important enough for Macy’s, a…
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May 15, 2018
Bye-Bye Big Ticket Sponsorships
Recently, Gillette decided to can its MLB sponsorship…. And I don’t mean the type of can that holds shaving cream. This announcement says so long to a 100-year sponsorship – one…
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March 16, 2018
3 Reasons Why Your Brand Partnerships (Probably) Suck
Let’s face it. Your brand partnerships probably suck. I’d like to blame this on infamous YouTuber Logan Paul even though it’s not his fault. However, based on recent behavior, he…
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October 10, 2017
A (Wo)Man With A Plan
“A man with a plan” is an old but relevant saying. Why? Because everyone needs a plan, especially in partnership marketing. Without it, you’re navigating through choppy waters…
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June 5, 2017
Tips to Avoid the Retail Slump: Rethinking Marketing Partnerships
In the last few months, it seems that more retailers than ever are declaring bankruptcy and shutting stores. In the first three months of 2017, nine national retailers filed for…
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January 30, 2017
Super Sunday Approaches: Defining the Real Value of a Partnership
Here's to my first blog entry -- and it's not because of a resolution! It’s a decision to share what I have learned in 20+ years as an expert in partnership marketing.
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