Tag Archive for: Non-Profit

Howard EcoWorks names Laura Pasternak to Board of Directors

Laura Pasternak has been named to the Board of Howard EcoWorks, a Columbia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering communities and diverse workforces to respect and restore the region’s natural systems for future generations.

“We’re excited to add Laura’s expertise to the Board and look forward to her contribution to the cause,” said Bill Withers, Breakthrough Coach at Phillips Corporation and Co-Chair of the nonprofit. “I have worked with Laura for over ten years and seen firsthand the impact her insight and energy bring to organizations.”

“When I received the call from Bill, I knew little about EcoWorks,” said Pasternak, Principal of Harford-based consulting firm MarketPoint LLC. “But it didn’t take long to recognize this was an excellent opportunity for me to give back to the people of central Maryland, who have so generously supported my business for 20 years.”

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Colorful recycling bins floating in a promising sky

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Finding Fresh Material for Social Media

Customers sometimes ask, “How can organizations like mine keep coming up with fresh material to share on social media?”

Well, here’s a very short answer that might make it easier to find material. And the best part is you already know the mnemonic. Read more

Motocross racek doing extreme jump

Our Extreme Culture: Is There a Way Back?

The language of extremes has become commonplace.

How many times can we be told a movie is “the most poignant drama of our time” or an actor has given “the best performance of his life”? Is there any reason to believe people who tell us an event is “unprecedented,” or a tennis exhibition features the “perfect match-up,” or a piece of jewelry is “one-of-a-kind?” What turned frisbee into “extreme frisbee,” and what distinguishes kickboxing from “ultimate” kickboxing”?

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Comcast brand

Brand and the Disgruntled-Customer Effect

Today, telecom providers spend millions of dollars developing and promoting their brands. Over time, their investments burn brand-positive images on the mind of their consumers. Let’s say that one of those consumers – we’ll call him “Joe” – is driving his kids to school, when a white utility van cuts into his lane, forcing him onto the shoulder at 60 miles per hour. After quickly regaining his senses and glancing in the rear-view mirror to make sure his kids are alright, Joe looks back at the van and sees the logo of his telecom provider. And suddenly, the company’s carefully crafted brand fades from Joe’s mind, to be replaced by a more personal, and more permanent, image. Read more

Snippet from Managing Generations in the Workplace Infographic

Infographic – Managing Generations in the Workforce – March 2017

This MarketPoint infographic draws from over a dozen published resources on the challenges associated with managing in a multi-generational workplace – and offers suggestions to help smooth the effect of those differences. All sources cited. For more information about Millennials in the Workplace, click here.

© 2017 MarketPoint LLC, All Rights Reserved

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Promoting Facebook Posts

A client recently asked us, “Are there really any good reasons to consider a Facebook promotion?” (They had owned Facebook page for quite some time, but until now, hadn’t ever advertised there.) I explained that, when the circumstances are right, a Facebook promotion can be an organization’s least expensive way to engage with its followers. And that for most organizations, it’s not a particularly good place to sell.
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Pasternak Appointed to MSBDFA Commission

Hogan Appoints Laura Pasternak to State Commission

MarketPoint principal Laura Pasternak has been appointed to the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority Commission (MSBDFA).

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Hiring infographic

Infographic – Hiring: A Game of Cat and Mouse – 2016 July

This MarketPoint infographic explores the challenges employers face as they screen, interview and select candidates – and reports statistics on resume fabrications, background checks, pre-employment testing, wait times and more. All sources cited.

© 2016 MarketPoint LLC, All Rights Reserved

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Reputation scrubbing is no easier today.

Reputation Scrubbing: “What’s a Mother to Do?”

Just this week, a client asked us if we knew any firms that do reputation scrubbing, or whether such practices were even legit. It’s a great question and one that we thought deserved a public answer.

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Brand Loyalty Infographic

Infographic – Brand Loyalty – 2016 March

This MarketPoint infographic on Brand Loyalty explores what it means to be loyal, what makes customers loyal, why customers switch brands, and the value of loyalty programs. All sources cited.

© 2016 MarketPoint LLC, All Rights Reserved

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