This Sunday the iconic AMC show that took viewers inside a New York advertising agency in the early 1960’s and 1970’s comes to an end after seven seasons. Several of the characters are at a crossroads going into the season finale after being acquired by high-powered McCann Erikson. Many of us are eager to know […]
I remember the ’92 election like it was yesterday. Well, ok, not really. I was in kindergarten, and back then Saturday morning cartoons occupied more of my time than the Sunday news shows. What I do recall from growing up in the ‘90s is that the Clinton machine became a larger-than-life brand that dominated public […]
Brian Hart published on ChelseaKrost.com For most professionals, our twenties are all about adjusting to post-college life, finding the right career and gaining the necessary skills and experience to reach our professional goals. During that process, some young people find themselves overcome by an entrepreneurial … Continue reading ?
Millennials, more so than older generations, have mastered the countless capabilities of their smartphones – taking photos and videos, editing those photos and videos, booking flights, setting DVRs, posting to Facebook, Snapchatting, Tweeting, gaming, and so forth. Unfortunately, what I’ve found during my years in the professional world is that members of my generation, through […]
LinkedIn is preparing to roll out a change to its InMail policy that will have a stifling effect on those who abuse the messaging tool. These changes, which go into effect in January 2015, are aimed at rewarding those who send quality InMails that trigger responses while thwarting the efforts of inbox polluters. Currently, LinkedIn […]
Brian Hart published on ChelseaKrost.com At some point or another, every ambitious Millennial will run into a professional age barrier. Whether you are a college grad seeking your first “real” job, a young professional chasing a promotion or a fresh entrepreneur developing a client base, you should be prepared to have your age and experience […]
Business development is going through a technology-fueled evolution, yet the professional realm remains littered with organizations and individuals resistant to this transformation. Some call them late adopters, but the term “dinosaur” is also appropriate. Just as the Cretaceous Period saw the abrupt end of T-Rex and his reptilian kingdom, the Digital Age will be unforgiving […]
Last month the SEC continued its crawl towards contemporary communications guidelines for investment advisors by allowing the use of third-party social media endorsements. The new guidelines prohibit advisors from cherry-picking endorsements, meaning they may only accept testimonials from sites that allow both positive and negative reviews. For example, advisors are still barred from accepting LinkedIn […]