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Musings on Brand, Business, and Marketing

Podcasts & Videos

Book cover reading “UNF*CK YOUR LEGAL MARKETING” with a smiling man on a black background.
By Lydia Chiu February 24, 2026
The Revenue Throughput Podcast cover with Jose Palomino smiling beside the title on a dark background
By Lydia Chiu August 3, 2021
Two people recording a radio show in an OC Talk Radio studio, with microphones and a monitor behind them.
By Lydia Chiu February 9, 2019
Two women seated in front of a Connected Women logo backdrop during an interview.
By Lydia Chiu April 25, 2018
Man in black jacket seated on a red stage beside the Authority Magazine logo
By Lydia Chiu February 25, 2020
Q: “Can you explain to our readers why it is important to invest resources and energy into building a brand, in addition to the general marketing and advertising efforts?”
Blue water droplet splash creating ripples on a glossy blue surface
By Lydia Chiu January 23, 2020
Understand how small interactions build trust & relationships. Engage your network effectively. Contact us for strategies today!
Distorted close-up of a man in a blue shirt with a worried, exaggerated expression against a white background.
By Lydia Chiu September 24, 2019
Single points of failure are a reality for most small and mid-sized companies. Know where they are, to navigate devastating effects.
Abstract blue background with a white circular cluster of scattered letters and symbols
By Lydia Chiu June 11, 2019
Who are the keepers of our online conversations? As stewards of our brand reputation, what happens if our social media thread gets hijacked?
Concert crowd with raised hand facing bright stage lights and performers in the background
By Lydia Chiu May 20, 2019
Leverage the power of the Ingroup! Make customers feel like they belong instantly and turn customers into your tribe.
Broken pink glass vase on a sidewalk in front of a brick wall, with spilled shards.
By Lydia Chiu November 5, 2018
Every business can have good marketing. And every business should. Whether you are a corporate giant like Apple, a small business owner with a team of 20, or an individual professional going it alone, Marketing Matters.
Man with an afro and brown coat standing outdoors at night with blurred city lights behind him
By Lydia Chiu October 9, 2018
Businesses are jumping into the political fray. Why? Because customers are shifting their loyalty from Brands to values. And depending on your customer, it may be wise to take notice.
Person standing on grass wearing mismatched blue and orange sneakers and jeans
By Lydia Chiu September 7, 2018
What is most effective? Implementing a plan or just going forth and “doing” without any real sort of plan in place? The difference between implementing and doing is that implementation always starts with a plan. Doing does not. Can both methods be successful? Well…. it depends.
Pointillist park scene with people by water; a woman in a dark dress stands at right with a black dog.
By Lydia Chiu April 19, 2018
Integrated Marketing, like a piece of artwork, relies on each detail working together in support of the bigger picture. Every dot of color has a purpose.

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