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July 20, 2020
One of the most disruptive results of a pandemic like the one we are currently trying to navigate our way through is the lack of recent precedent relative to how we should behave in these uncharted times. Short-term, businesses are trying to keep their heads […]
June 15, 2020
As our world continues to be in a state of turmoil and unprecedented challenges, there has never been a more critical time for leaders of organizations – be they corporations, non-profits, government entities or neighborhood groups – to step forward with clear, concise and authentic […]
May 18, 2020
Many renowned healthcare experts from all over the world are predicting the end of the handshake, our most universal and certainly most American of all business greetings, even after the current pandemic is under control. Their thinking may be that this is an unnecessary and […]
April 20, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is challenging all aspects of our lives. From working at home to social distancing from our peers, everyone is trying to figure out how to adjust their way of life to the times we are living in. Small businesses have rapidly had […]
April 3, 2020
We spoke to a panel of local business leaders to discuss how businesses are surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel included Mike Turner, CEO,COO, and President of Turner Homes, George Ewart, Principal of George Ewart Architect, Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President and COO of Titanic Museum Attractions, […]
April 3, 2020
Dentists have been advised to close their offices to all but emergency care during the global COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean emergency visits are the only ones that can take place. Teledentistry is one of the best ways to maintain your patient care continuum […]
April 3, 2020
As you are keenly aware, interruptions to the healthcare delivery system caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in the growth and expansion of telehealth. Under a special COVID-19 waiver, Medicare will now reimburse for telehealth services regardless of where the beneficiary is located. […]
March 27, 2020
10 Admissions Strategies that Colleges and Universities Need to Adopt in the Face of the Coronavirus
College campuses are eerily quiet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic—and the fear is that quiet could usher in an even quieter campus come fall. With the traditional sea of spring visits to colleges and universities across America canceled, the challenges of higher-ed recruiting […]
March 20, 2020
When anxieties are at an all-time high, communication is critical. The balance between taking care of your loved ones and yourself while maintaining your business and your employees is incredibly challenging. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the probability that one of your employees will be […]
March 17, 2020
Our firm seems to be more involved than ever in helping our clients rebrand themselves these days. There are numerous reasons to consider doing this (or not), but changing or refreshing your brand should only take place after you have weighed all the advantages, disadvantages […]
February 17, 2020
Advertisers prepare all year for their 30-60 second spot during the big game – and rightly so with a price point starting at $5 million. In the days of old, people gathered around the water-cooler on Monday morning excited to talk about their favorite Super […]
February 11, 2020
Web: www.titanicpigeonforge.com Media resources (including photos): www.titanicpigeonforge.com/media “How Titanic Became My Lifeboat” documentary trailer: https://vimeo.com/389069471 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 11, 2020 A life changing experience – Titanic “LEGO® Boy” returns to East Tennessee for premiere of documentary “How Titanic Became My Lifeboat” […]
January 20, 2020
In working with many non-profit organizations over the years, our key learnings include the importance of thinking and acting strategically, having a true marketing/outreach plan that you commit to, and designing a measurable quarterly “playbook” to keep that plan moving along on track. A good […]
December 17, 2019
U.S. businesses share some commonalities relative to how they are focusing their efforts and spending their marketing dollars these days. Here are some trends we are seeing: For the past several years, a majority of companies have been focused primarily on marketing to their existing […]
November 18, 2019
What does every business want more than anything else? To attract and keep good customers forever! But that is easier said than done, right? Understanding how to communicate with your customers throughout all stages of the customer lifecycle is more critical than ever, particularly as […]
October 14, 2019
Why all the talk about Millennials these days? Simple. They are America’s largest generation with the greatest spending power, making them the most coveted consumer demographic. It’s time to let go of the stereotypes of these 22-to-38-year-olds as lazy, disloyal and entitled, and recognize their […]
September 16, 2019
It is sometimes too easy to let crisis communications fall by the wayside, always taking a back seat to the rigors and constant challenges of the day-to-day operations of a business. However, this could not be more dangerous. We have seen (and worked with) many […]
September 6, 2019
Media Contact: Tommy Smith 865-567-6211 tsmith@thinkackermann.com MASTER SERVICE COMPANIES ANNOUNCES SALE TO CONTRACTOR NATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2019 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – August 27, 2019 – Master Service Companies owner Josh Smith on Tuesday announced that he has sold his interest in the region’s […]
August 19, 2019
A successful sales process is the lifeblood of most businesses. You can have the most innovative product in the world, but if your sales force is not good at getting in the right doors and convincing your prospective customers that they need to buy it, […]
July 15, 2019
Market research is an integral step in a successful business development effort, whether you are part of a start-up, launching a new product or rebranding your business. When you skip out on market research, you miss valuable opportunities that will help your business in the […]
July 10, 2019
From the July, 10 2019 Knoxville News-Sentinel Market research is an integral step in a successful business development effort, whether you are part of a startup, launching a new product or rebranding your business. When you skip out on market research, you miss valuable opportunities that […]
June 17, 2019
I believe that most business leaders need to understand – at least at a basic level – how to talk to the news media in both positive and negative situations. Refusing to comment when media attention comes your way is simply not an option. You […]
June 17, 2019
As of 2019, Millennials are the largest and most diverse generation in history, comprised of nearly 73 million people aged 22 to 37. Known for being digital natives, almost 100 percent of Millennials have a smart phone and use popular social media platforms such as […]
June 5, 2019
Misinformation is becoming one of the greatest public health concerns of our time. Thanks to the meteoric rise of alternative media platforms and social media influencers, the thinning of credible information gatekeepers and a growing mistrust in government and traditional media, we now find ourselves […]
May 20, 2019
Marketing actually plays several roles within most companies: It builds awareness for the company, the products and/or the services. It conveys critical information and positions the company/products/services. It lays the foundation for sales receptiveness. It actually is a part of the sales process in terms […]
May 9, 2019
Ackermann Marketing & PR today announced that Ryan Willis and Erin Freeman have been promoted to the role of Vice Presidents for the agency. Together, Willis and Freeman bring 30 years of experience in providing Ackermann’s portfolio of clients with strategic communications counsel, including crisis […]
April 22, 2019
These days, the medium that sends the message is just as important as the message itself. Choosing the correct medium can determine whether or not you are reaching your target audience most effectively and is also an opportunity to generate buzz about your company’s rightful […]