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How Media Companies Can Boost Ad Revenues

Harvard Business Review

For example, media companies know not just that a visitor was checking out shoes or skirts on their site; they know whether the style was racy or traditional, and whether the product was a knock-off or a designer. Encourage audience interaction. Invest in Your Customers More Than Your Brand. Becoming a hot-lead generator.

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A Bad Reputation Costs a Company at Least 10% More Per Hire

Harvard Business Review

A few years ago, domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy was known for its racy ads featuring NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and The Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels. So how much does a company’s reputation as a place to work — its employer brand — really matter when it comes to hiring?