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7 days ago
4 min

The Power of Combining Public Relations and Marketing

Understand the differences between marketing and public relations, and the strength of using them together to create Brand Protection™.

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New Regulations May Help Tame the Wild West CBD Industry

Jordan Sherman

Oct 2
5 min

New Regulations May Help Tame the Wild West CBD Industry

There’s hope for taming the wild west of the CBD industry! We'll help you round up the best communication strategies to protect your brand!

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Cut through election season noise to tell your story

Jordan Sherman

Sep 25
4 min

Cut through election season noise to tell your story

On this week's Move the Stairs™ Friday Chat: learn how to get on the news to tell your brand's message during an election year. The news ...

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Be a PR Hero: Make Event Planning Coverage Your Superpower

Sarah Beatty, APR

Sep 18
4 min

Be a PR Hero: Make Event Planning Coverage Your Superpower

Be a hero by using PR event planning to earn a ton of coverage for your next event!

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Jordan Sherman

Sep 11
11 min

Rebuilding your brand's reputation after a crisis

Get your Brand Protection™ Team in place and tap into M&C's 3-pronged approach to repair your brand's reputation after a crisis.

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Jordan Sherman

Sep 4
8 min

M&C's top tips for protecting your brand's reputation

Most brands work hard to be careful about what they post online. Sometimes, their message can be misinterpreted. What then?

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How to make great social media videos using the M&C 4-star method

Sarah Beatty, APR

Aug 28
5 min

How to make great social media videos using the M&C 4-star method

Today in the M&C Move the Stairs Friday conversation we're talking about the strategy behind some using some simple tools to make good so...

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How to become a thought leader in your industry!

Jordan Sherman

Aug 21
6 min

How to become a thought leader in your industry!

You may have heard the term thought leadership. You may wonder why thought leadership is important. It's a somewhat philosophical term fo...

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Media Relations: When NOT to Speak to a Reporter and How to Say No- Nicely

Jordan Sherman

Aug 14
7 min

Media Relations: When NOT to Speak to a Reporter and How to Say No- Nicely

When should a business or brand stay out of the limelight? And if asked, how should they decline an interview with media?

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Jordan Sherman

Jul 31
3 min

Planning a social media takeover

How do you take an idea of social media takeover and turn it into a full fledged day of content? Plenty of planning and caffeine...

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Sarah Beatty, APR

Jul 17
1 min

Brand-Building Messaging During Rapid Cultural Change

Maybe you're asking yourself how can I help the Black Lives Matter movement or how can my business support Black Lives Matter?

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Entropy and Empathy: Our 2020 Coaster Ride

Jordan Sherman

Jun 5
3 min

Entropy and Empathy: Our 2020 Coaster Ride

In our conversations with a spokesperson for a national company, nearly every discussion came back to one idea- practice more empathy.

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Jordan Sherman

Apr 29
3 min

Leverage Brand Protection Strategies During COVID: 3 Steps for a Solid Return-to-Work Plan

Now matter how large or small your business is there are a number of things your workforce will want to know before coming back.

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Sarah Beatty, APR

Apr 28
2 min

I got my APR, you get #aPRO

What is an APR? For M&C’s clients, it means you’re working with an industry leader committed to the highest standards, ethics, and practice.

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Getting back to work: watch this 6-minute video to harness the power of the three Cs

Jordan Sherman

Apr 24
1 min

Getting back to work: watch this 6-minute video to harness the power of the three Cs

Because of the inconsistencies in the reopening process differing between industries and location, clear, consistent communication is key.

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How M&C is making plans to get out of the house. You can too!

Sarah Beatty, APR

Apr 21
4 min

How M&C is making plans to get out of the house. You can too!

Now is the time to think about what the next phase of the pandemic holds. We will continue to be there to help our clients.

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Life Lessons: From Columbine to coronavirus

Diane Mulligan, APR

Apr 20
4 min

Life Lessons: From Columbine to coronavirus

News is nothing but crisis and the lessons I learned in the newsroom have helped shape my life. I hope it will help you.

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Diane Mulligan, APR

Apr 17
2 min

Employees First: How to Protect Your Brand and Build Trust With Employees During COVID-19

We are starting the discussion about slowly and deliberately reopening the country. What's your plan for welcoming back your employees?

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Diane Mulligan, APR

Mar 31
10 min

CEOCFO Magazine Q&A With M&C Communications Diane Mulligan, APR

M&C Communications talks building Brand Protection™ in the CBD industry by focusing on thought leadership with CEOCFO Magazine.

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Jordan Sherman

Mar 30
2 min

Build Your Brand While Working From Home

Now that we live the virtual life Monday through Friday, 9-5, how do you make sure that you and your company stand out?

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