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Blog: 3H Hoopla

The Cost of Social Media: Defining Success

The Cost of Social Media: Defining Success

Social Media is a wonderful thing… or it can be! It allows for a brand to engage directly with their customers, one on one… in real-time. It has an incredible and indefinable reach potential. With so much going for it, why is it so hard for Corporations to jump on...

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Web 2.0: Think Twice. Tweet Once.

Web 2.0: Think Twice. Tweet Once.

Web 2.0 takes the concept of Web one step further and makes the platform a network. Instead of just passively absorbing information, users actively create the information and engage with one another. Chances are you are already into Web 2.0…but just don’t know it....

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10 Tips on How to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings

10 Tips on How to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings

Improving your Search Engine rankings is key for your business to be found. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) refers to the process of getting free traffic from search engines. Major search engines such as Google and Yahoo have search results where contents on web...

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A Brand Positioning Statement: It’s Your Brand’s Destiny

A Brand Positioning Statement: It’s Your Brand’s Destiny

 What's in a brand positioning statement? In clear terms, it defines your company's direction... and actually acts as a compass through growth opportunities and changing market conditions. It is the critical platform for all communications. Without direction or focus,...

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Brand Voice: How to Create It. Build It. Maintain It.

Brand Voice: How to Create It. Build It. Maintain It.

Brand, like fine wine, is described as having character, essence, personality or persona. Well there's a new adjective in Marketing Vocabulary in terms of describing a Brand. It's called Brand Voice. With the explosion of Social Media, Engagement Brand not only has to...

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All Hail the Humble Typeface!

All Hail the Humble Typeface!

If an image is worth 1000 words, combine that image with text and the actual meaning behind the image becomes clearer. The variable of 1000 different words is reduced to only those that are necessary. This is not to say an image cannot speak on its own – many talented...

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We’re going to brainstorm. Bring out the popcorn!

We’re going to brainstorm. Bring out the popcorn!

Creativity is not a gift possessed by few. I can just hear the combined outcry from all CPs (Creative Professionals)! According to Jonah Lehrer, in his book "How Creativity Works", creativity  is a thought process that we all can learn. I tend to agree with Lehrer . I...

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Brand CPR: Breathing New Life Into Your Brand

Brand CPR: Breathing New Life Into Your Brand

Change is inevitable and as your business changes, so will your brand. With a lot of hard work and dedication to your brand, your customers might come to recognize you, your colours and your voice as much as your products or services. Depending on where your business...

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