Cause marketing and the Kaepernick effect

Cause marketing is a type of corporate social responsibility, in which a company’s promotional campaign has the dual purpose of increasing profitability while bettering society. When done well, cause marketing

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From Anastasia to Hamilton: Hottest ticket in town

The 2018-2019 season of the Straz Center for Performing Arts is kicking off this month. While season tickets have reached capacity, there is still a chance to purchase single-tickets, including

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Capitalism in action at the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market

In a city where companies like Mother Kombucha make headlines for entering big box grocery stores and businesses are rated based on “bike-friendliness,” the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, which

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The Pier: Past and Future

St. Petersburg residents watch as the cranes hover over The St. Pete Pier construction site, and they wait to enjoy the new iteration of a city landmark, but people of

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A rendering of The St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg
What’s your customers’ ‘drink moment’?

Why do some people buy while others don’t? Why does someone choose your company or product and keep coming back? At the heart of brand loyalty lies the emotional connection

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Colleen Chappell
Film festivals around the globe

LIGHTS. CAMERAS. CANNES. The 69th annual Cannes Film Festival (Festival De Cannes) takes place every May on the French Riviera. Crowded and crazy with fans and super stars, this French

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