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Creative thinking equals powerful communication
One thing we know at Media Salad is that while a well-thought-out strategy and high-quality content production and design are at the foundation of any successful communications program, being creative and having a sense of humor are also super helpful. In February,...
Five tools for better team communication
Whether you’re talking about a shop of 10 or a global corporation, business success relies on teams working effectively and efficiently. But every team faces challenges that can get in the way of it functioning at its full potential. Think scheduling conflicts,...
10 great Media Salad accomplishments in 10 years
This year, Media Salad is delighted to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the last decade of building our company, we've learned so much about what it takes to grow a small business -- and what it takes to be the kind of people who can weather the ups and downs with...
Media Salad harmonizes with Sound of the Rockies
When the Media Salad team heard Colorado's beloved, men's a cappella chorus, Sound of the Rockies, is the sole vocal ensemble from the United States invited to perform next year for the 75th anniversary observance of D-Day in Normandy, France, and needed some help...
When you’re in the market for market insight
The Media Salad team has strong roots in award-winning business news reporting, so we are especially big fans of people who can deliver sharp market analysis and clear, compelling explanations of complex financial concepts. Which brings us to one of our newest...
Tips to make the most of social media in business
For small companies, managing social media, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, can be so time-consuming that it gets in the way of closing business deals and running daily operations -- but smart use of these networks really can pay off. How? Think boosts in...
Tar Heel intern makes Media Salad
Media Salad is committed to helping young people become excellent researchers and communicators because we know how profoundly important those skills are to their professional success, regardless of the industry in which they choose to work. Media Salad is pleased to...
How to make your corporate Intranet more useful
We have taken a look at why and how companies should strengthen their internal communication. Now let's focus on the corporate intranet and the kinds of information employees are often looking for there -- and do not find. Remember two things: Solid, strong internal...
3 ways your company can improve internal communication
I see these issues crop up in companies all the time because they approach internal communication as an afterthought instead of as a powerful tool that could help them win even more business: - Projects affecting employees are planned but not communicated in ways that...
Ideas for construction companies looking to hire
Finding qualified construction trade workers throughout much of the United States is becoming more difficult -- but we've got ideas for effective construction job recruitment. First, a quick rundown of the current situation: The construction sector hired a record...