Ari’s Blog
I write an essay twice a week. My writing is primarily focused on helping brands earn attention without paying for it.
44 Lessons on PR & Social from Jen Hartmann
Lessons from Jen Hartmann, PR Director of John Deere
Brandless: Why Bother?
You can either be a brand or a generic, not both. Brandless chose the worst of both worlds.
How to Earn Press in the Attention Economy?
Getting the attention of the press is harder than ever. Kevin Barry, a reporter at WEWS, shares some of the tips to break through the noise.
Return of the Printing Press? Key Lessons from a Thriving Newspaper Publisher
If you have an audience, no matter how small it is, it's powerful.
How Dave Portnoy Single Handedly Changed the Media Business Forever
Dave Portnoy created a revolution in media by inspiring a new content model driven by personalities.
38 Lessons on Diversity in Marketing
Diversity isn’t just the right thing to do, but it’s also good for the bottom line.
Brand Activism in the Digital Age
Brand activism used to be optional for companies, now it’s a requirement if they want to attract the next generation of consumers.
67 Lessons on Marketing Strategy
It doesn’t matter how big your following is if you don’t have a consistent strategy.
Student to Master: A Story About Brand Building
Building a brand is no easy task, but in the case of Rehgan Avon, she launched a conference that catapulted herself to the top.