Chapter 1: The Breakfast Meeting
(Following is Chapter 1 of Trust Signals: Brand Building in Post-Truth World.)
I hadn’t heard from my friend David in years. But when my former...
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Introduction: The Dirty Little Secret About PR
(Following is the first of 18 excerpts we are republishing from Trust Signals: Brand Building in a Post-Truth World over the next several months. The...
Trust Signals Original Research: What Makes Consumers Give Brands the 'Benefit of the Doubt' When They Make a Mistake?
We all make mistakes, and brands do too. From forgetting a friend’s birthday or saying a questionable joke, to messing up an order or posting a tweet...
The Trust Disconnect: Most Businesses Think They Are More Trusted Than They Are, PwC Survey Shows
A recently released survey from PwC shows that most businesses think they are more trusted by consumers and employees than they actually are.
This is...
How to Turn Your Loyal Customers Into Brand Advocates
It is often argued that customers are the most important part of any business. Whether you manage call centers for small businesses or run an...
Brand Admiration: The 3 Es That Motivate a Brand's Biggest Fans
It may seem crazy.
Every September, crowds of people line up in front of Apple Stores with their tents and sleeping bags to get their hands on the...
Why B2C Companies Need Thought Leadership, Too
While thought leadership is often associated with B2B companies, it can be just as important for B2C brands.
Thought leadership is an invaluable...
19 Top Thought Leaders on the Topic of Trust
As trust in institutions like government, the media and even NGOs continues to plummet, commentators have fretted about the trust deficit in American...
Build Trust with Ethical, White-Hat SEO: Your Guide to Getting Started
My wife and I have been catching up with the show Billions lately.
We noticed a pattern. The characters all do horrible things to get their way in...
Brand Awareness vs. Brand Trust: What’s the Difference?
When you think about marketing, is brand awareness the first thing that springs to mind? It makes sense that it would - after all, if people haven’t...