9 Ways You Can Help Those In Need #allin1day

I give because I can. Did you know? Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.* The Red Cross has won three Nobel Peace Prizes, in 1917, 1944 and 1963.^ In 2013, the international Red Cross movement provided food aid for more than 6.7 million people and essential household and hygiene items for overContinue reading “9 Ways You Can Help Those In Need #allin1day”

A Nation Full of Dreamers: Who inspired you?

Today would have been Sally Ride’s 64th birthday. She’s widely known as the first American woman in space, no doubt inspiring millions to dream big and shoot for the stars (literally). Not as widely known is her work on Earth, educating millions of kids in science, especially girls and minorities. As someone who broke barriers,Continue reading “A Nation Full of Dreamers: Who inspired you?”

How To Test Your Way To Success As a Small Business

As a small business, you have an advantage over larger competitors: agility. It’s harder for larger, more established companies to be agile. You can, and here’s how to use that to your benefit. Testing, testing, 123…

Think Outside of the Booth: Ideas to Promote Your Brand at Events

Last month, CCC traveled to Indianapolis to work an event for a client, and it was an amazing experience. In addition to fueling the conversation with 32,000 firefighters from around the world, we walked away with some creative branding ideas. While your booth doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) be boring, there are so many otherContinue reading “Think Outside of the Booth: Ideas to Promote Your Brand at Events”

CCC Turns 3! And the Winners Are…

We’ve been celebrating all week, and today it’s official. My company, Clearly Conveyed Communications, turns 3 years old. In some ways, it seems like yesterday that I made the leap to start my own company; in others, it seems like a lifetime ago. In 3 short years, CCC has gotten social with first responders, workedContinue reading “CCC Turns 3! And the Winners Are…”

CCC Turns 3, And You’re Invited (To Win)!

We’re throwing a party, and you’re invited — to win. Clearly Conveyed Communications is turning 3 this week, and we’re celebrating with our clients, customers, supporters and fans. All week, we’ll be partying (while we work) at the office, so we’re inviting you along for the fun. Follow and engage with us on Facebook, Twitter,Continue reading “CCC Turns 3, And You’re Invited (To Win)!”

Inside/Out: Brands, Take Your Message To The People

Last night, I attended a launch party for a unique concept called Inside/Out Akron. The Akron Art Museum has embarked on an ambitious community outreach program to take art to the people. High-quality art reproductions from the museum’s collection will be installed throughout the city for Akronites and visitors to enjoy as they go about theirContinue reading “Inside/Out: Brands, Take Your Message To The People”

Twitter’s ‘Retweet With Comment’ Feature Changes The Conversation

Last night, it hit me: Twitter’s retweet with comment feature is a game-changer. I was excited about it before, even though it didn’t make our Q1 social media updates a few weeks ago. (Ed. Note: It has been added!) But I didn’t grasp how much of an effect it would have. Now that's how to use social,Continue reading “Twitter’s ‘Retweet With Comment’ Feature Changes The Conversation”

Are You Being Heard? Communication Tips For Your Brand

Communication. It’s so simple, right? We learn to do it at a young age, and it’s second nature. So why is it so difficult to communicate effectively with your customers, business partners and employees? Sure, you blast out emails to your customers and employees, blast out promotional social updates and blast out glossy hyperbole inContinue reading “Are You Being Heard? Communication Tips For Your Brand”