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information onslaught and the new definition of braininess)
here.
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March 11, 2013, 12:27 pm
Originally posted on Forbes.com.
It used to be that the people who presented weather and traffic segments on the news were as dry as the topics they covered. They didn’t have the fatherly gravitas of the anchorman, the dashing charisma of the foreign correspondents, or the warmth and relatability of the lifestyle … [continue reading... ]
December 28, 2012, 10:25 am
Originally posted on the Huffington Post.
This is the eighth in a series of 14 posts expanding on Salzman’s forecasts for 2013 in her annual trends report, a program of global communications group Havas Worldwide. This year’s book, What’s Next? What to Expect in 2013, was published on 12/12/12 and is available at … [continue reading... ]
December 20, 2012, 11:46 pm
Originally posted on the Huffington Post.
This is the seventh in a series of 14 posts expanding on Salzman’s forecasts for 2013 in her annual trends report, a program of global communications group Havas Worldwide. This year’s book, What’s Next? What to Expect in 2013, was published on 12/12/12 and is available at … [continue reading... ]
December 5, 2012, 11:45 am
Originally posted on the Huffington Post.
This is the second in a series of 14 posts expanding on Salzman’s forecasts for 2013 in her annual trends report, a program of global communications group Havas Worldwide. This year’s book, What’s Next? What to Expect in 2013, will be published on 12/12/12 and available at 120MBooks.com. Salzman is … [continue reading... ]
October 3, 2012, 8:57 am
Originally posted on @havaspr’s flagship blog.
It wasn’t that long ago that distance actually meant something. We all thought of countries across the ocean as exotic places where anything was possible. Sure, we heard stories about other cultures from TV, newspapers and National Geographic, but for all we knew everyone on the other side of the … [continue reading... ]
July 26, 2012, 9:01 am
Originally posted on @erwwpr’s flagship blog.
This is the ninth in a series of 10 posts about different aspects of CEO branding.
This is not another piece about how a majority of Americans are overweight or obese. Nor is it a description of the way weight problems bear down on employee health and productivity. There are plenty … [continue reading... ]
July 2, 2012, 12:39 pm
Originally posted on @erwwpr’s flagship blog.
With many of us still shaken to the core from an unsteady economy, the thought of a staycation holds some appeal as our thoughts turn to how we’ll spend any days off surrounding the Fourth of July. Staying close to home is the de facto choice for those of us … [continue reading... ]
June 15, 2012, 11:10 am
Originally posted on @erwwpr’s flagship blog.
Looking to boost your PBI (personal brand index) and secure that dream job or snag some new clients? Now that we’ve entered an age in which a solid personal brand strategy is as important as a lack of typos on your résumé, the name of the game is no longer … [continue reading... ]
May 7, 2012, 12:44 pm
Originally posted on the Huffington Post.
In this election year, I’ve been on fear watch. Folks are fearful of everything from 2012 theories to GMOs to student loans taking over as the No. 1 source of pain for college grads everywhere. A few years ago, I talked at length about the cult … [continue reading... ]
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What’s Next?
This year, Marian’s annual trends report is the debut e-book of 120M Books, the publishing arm of Havas PR, where Marian is CEO. Click here to download a copy of What’s Next? What to Expect in 2013 and read about changes coming in categories ranging from Africa and education to alternative economies and your psyche.
Newscrafting and Trendspotting
Marian has observed some clear patterns in our culture over her 20 years of trendspotting. One that she sees now is the new discipline of newscrafting. Read this paper to find out why and how she believes PR should be creating and shaping news for clients.
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