by Ephraim | Oct 23, 2019 | communications, content, reputation management, social media
On July 4, 2014, American Apparel reposted this picture to their Tumbler account: Their social media employee was using the picture to show the after effects of fireworks in the sky. They hashtagged the post #smoke and #clouds. I’m sure readers of a certain age...
by Ephraim | Oct 16, 2019 | communications
The high of being thankful for friends and colleagues who help out. The low of doing favors for people who can’t be bothered to say thank you. Gratitude vs. frustration. Normally on this blog I write about issues related to communications and marketing. The latest...
by Ephraim | Oct 7, 2019 | communications, reputation management, social media, Twitter
When an employee tweets and sparks an international firestorm, it is worth looking at and considering how employers treat their employees off hours endeavors. The Offending Tweet On Friday evening, Daryl Morey, the general manager of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, tweeted...
by Ephraim | Sep 4, 2019 | communications, nonprofit, social media, volunteering
Is name calling online a fireable offense? What if the name caller is a volunteer and not a paid employee- would your answer be the same? The Rules for Employees Every organization should have a social media and online policy. That includes the rules of engagement for...
by Ephraim | Aug 14, 2019 | communications, content, marketing, nonprofit, social media, storytelling
Last month I had the pleasure of presenting to the AFP Las Vegas chapter. The topic? The components of modern day storytelling and what nonprofits can learn from marketing gone wrong. Much thanks to Veronica Atkins, Board President and the entire Board for hosting me!...
by Ephraim | Jun 4, 2019 | campaigns, communications, marketing
This post originally appeared in eJewish Philanthropy. “Rude,” “ill-informed,” crass.” No, not from a discussion on a cable news political program. These were the words of Vicky Saynor, a cancer patient, in reaction to a recent campaign video launched by Breast Cancer...
