Patrick Brightman - 07/19/2018

Search engine optimization (SEO), while important for more than a decade, seems to have jumped to the top of the marketing mix for many companies – both B2B and consumer. In all that time, there have been countless algorithm changes but one thing has remained constant – the value of content. With an effective content creation program that incorporates pillar pages and blogs, companies can achieve the much sought-after goal of appearing high on organic search for relevant keywords.

Amy Stern - 06/13/2018

Whether you represent an existing food brand that’s a household name or an emerging brand just entering the market, you’ll want to put the best trade show marketing ideas into practice if you’ve made the decision to exhibit at the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC (June 30-July 2, 2018). It’s a smart investment in generating new business and you want to maximize your return on investment. To help you hit a home run,

Amy Stern - 05/16/2018

One recurring question that comes up in most client meetings is the need for developing partnerships with influencers. Whether we are in a meeting in close proximity to our New Jersey office, or talking to a client across the country, influencer relations and marketing is a hot topic. Fortunately for our clients, including food brands, there is a recipe for success.

A case in point is Hillside Candy. The New Jersey-based company was seeking to increase brand awareness and product trial of its GoOrganic USDA-certified,

Nancy Sergeant - 05/08/2018

Community mobile health outreach by a hospital is a core feeder of residents to population health-improving outpatient services in the areas surrounding the physical hospital. Hospitals and primary care groups often host a variety of regular screening events throughout the year so they may fade in to the background of your publicity efforts. As a result, they can become missed opportunities for media coverage. With a little creativity, the main event screenings can become the solid medical reason for a “what’s new” press hook that can cut through the competitive clutter for media coverage on a national health observance day event —

Nancy Sergeant - 04/06/2018

The competition to get your hospital, primary care group, private practice or medical expert in the news is fierce, especially in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area. There are hundreds of hospitals in the region competing to get media coverage in just a handful New York City-based network television affiliates, news radio stations, and daily newspapers. There are over 70 New Jersey hospitals vying for the attention of 3 cable TV stations, a handful of local radio stations,

Amy Stern - 03/15/2018

As a food brand manager, you’re tasked with more than growing awareness. You must also make sure the financial stability of the brand continues to thrive via strong sales. It’s also likely you’ve had to launch several new consumer packaged goods (CPG) products during your tenure, wondering if they’ll be the start of a hot new food trend.

I recently attended the 40th Anniversary conference of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) in New York City,