Marketing and Communications
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Use social media to increase referrals
By Amy McIlwainA recent study shows that only 14 percent of consumers trust advertisements while a whopping 78 percent trust peer recommendations.
September 30, 2011
Meanwhile, on Wall StreetWhat if there was a revolution and nobody showed up? The "Occupy Wall Street" movement is learning the hard way.
September 29, 2011
Emerging Global Builds LineupAccording to the press release, INCO is the first of several India-focused sector funds that Emerging Global Advisors plans to launch this year.
September 29, 2011
Ramping UpAa a Certified Financial planner back in 1990, Spenser Segal ran a retirement plan projection for a couple in their mid-50s who thought they had done everything right. Theyd saved $500,000. They had no debt. But it wasnt enough to support the retirement they had dreamed about. The look in...
September 29, 2011
Worst PracticesThis is supposed to be an article about “best practices.” However, given the fact that there is not a whole lot of prospecting going on, I’m…
September 29, 2011
Alternatives All the RageNew research has found that 78 percent of all advisors are using alternative investments within client portfolios, according to Cogent Research, mainly for diversification and with some variation related to channel differences and other factors.
September 28, 2011
Get the most out of your marketing programFour tips for achieving the greatest return on your marketing dollar.
September 26, 2011
Genetics ‘Single Greatest Determinant’ of Financial BehaviorHow much of human behavior is determined by whats in our genes?