Category Archives: psychology and perception

“What They Don’t Teach You in Business School”–Social Media Outrage

Posted on April 13, 2017 by sydhavely

There is a famous formula in chemical industry crisis communications PR.  It’s Risk = Hazard + Outrage.  That was 20 years ago coined by crisis communications expert Peter Sandman.  Every chemical industry PR person knows it by heart.  Now add … Continue reading →

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Brands Seek Authenticity in Best Storytelling Award and Hooking Buyer Emotion

Posted on April 3, 2017 by sydhavely

A scene from a short film by Carrie Brownstein that was funded by Kenzo is vying for the Tribeca X Award for “telling stories that make people feel warmly about the brand,” says the chief executive of Tribeca Enterprises. In the … Continue reading →

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Social Network May Extend Life–Science Backs Monty Python Song, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”

Posted on March 29, 2017 by sydhavely

Monty Python’s Flying Circus changed American humor the way the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” changed rock’n’roll in the U.S.  A British invasion of humor and new music.  The silliness DNA of Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham … Continue reading →

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Eyes on the Prize–What Your Fovea Say About Your Engagement

Posted on February 27, 2017 by sydhavely

Software that tracks a viewer’s habits through a monitor attached to the TV offered by TVision Insights. Gladwell traced eye focus back to Sesame Street’s use of the Distractor that measured “stickiness” to the pre-schoolers watching the show in his book, … Continue reading →

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Things That Go Viral

Posted on March 21, 2016 by armour52

  Trump, Apple, and Bernie are viral. As our readings for this week point out, they all resonate with plenty of ethos, pathos, and logos. Trump and Apple have associated reputations that precede them and Bernie is the presidential candidate … Continue reading →

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Getting A Gainful Job In A Digital Environment

Posted on March 14, 2016 by armour52

A consumer’s attention is the new currency and if you can can capture that via your digital platform, then you’re only 30% there.  As our Google reading assignments pointed out this week, almost gone are the days where everything is … Continue reading →

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Getting Famous

Posted on February 29, 2016 by armour52

Aside from the many business benefits that social media affords, what’s just as impactful is the influence social media and entertainment has on our youth and young adults. Our youth should be poised to be the future leaders of our … Continue reading →

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Help! I’m having a Social Media Meltdown

Posted on February 15, 2016 by katefitz2005

  In a recent article in Pyschology Today, Dr. Nancy Rothbard discusses the dilemma that all working professionals face today. How much should we share on social media or, rather, how closely aligned should we have our personal and professional … Continue reading →

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Wild, Wild, West

Posted on February 15, 2016 by armour52

I was thinking  yesterday about how I learn and consume information on current events, trending topics, and anything else that interests me.  And of course, like a lot of people, I consume it mostly through Facebook and Twitter. The challenges of … Continue reading →

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If body language shapes who we are, then who are we on social media?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by katefitz2005

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy is all about body language and how it affects how others see us. She calls it “power posing” – standing in a posture of confidence, even we don’t feel confident – can affect testosterone and cortisol … Continue reading →

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