What Public Sector Clients Need from a Communications Partner
What do public sector clients actually need from a communications partner? In our newest blog, VP of Strategy Kristen Newton breaks down the four things strong communications partners bring to the table to turn government clients' goals into outcomes and action.
The Rise of Micro Generations: Zoomers 1.0 vs. 2.0
In our marketing work at LMD, we find that deeper segmentation is needed to understand the unique traits of “micro generations,” a more granular view of the broader generational cohorts typically studied by demographers.
The Science of Influence: 5 Behavioral Principles That Drive Action
Behavioral science is more than theory—it’s the practical key to unlocking what truly drives human behavior. But what principles should you start with? LMD President Holly Huntley breaks down five core behavioral principles that drive action from your audience.
4 Tips From Journalism We Can Use in Change Management
Everything I learned about change management, I learned in journalism school. You may be asking yourself what writing and editing have to do with change management—and I admit, I didn’t necessarily think change management was in my future when I took Magazine Editing 101 as a journalism student nearly two decades ago.
Should You Use Memes in Your Marketing?
Thanks to social media, our collective lexicon is evolving at the speed of light. The best example of this is the pandemic meme.
Engaging Youth in Cause-Based Marketing
Youth activism has always been a driving force for change. Recognizing this passion, many cause-based organizations want to harness the insights and opinions of young people and give them the tools to promote their cause.
Crisis Management: Stay Ready, So You Don’t Have to Get Ready
Let’s face it: communications work and crisis management (unfortunately) go hand-in-hand. Whether the crisis is as small as a glitch in the server of a small business, or as big as Southwest Airlines canceling over 2,000 flights in 3 days, at some point in your career, you’ll have to deal with a crisis.
What Will You Do When Cookies Crumble?
Over the past few years, advertisers have become used to having access to user data to easily target nearly any audience segment online based on their specific behaviors and interests—all with just a few clicks. But a study by Pew Research Center found that 81% of people feel the potential risks of the data collection that powers these advertising capabilities outweigh the benefits.
Partner Up! The Power of Government Partnerships
What do American Airlines, NASCAR, and Kohler have in common? They all partner with the federal government to support missions that are bigger than their companies’ bottom lines.
7 Simple Ingredients for Viral Success
I started playing Wordle 30 days ago, and it has renewed my faith in humanity.