News, analysis and advice on brand trust

How B2B brands build the credibility that earns attention from buyers, journalists, and AI.

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Scott Baradell

"I Don't Disagree": Weasel Words and Passive-Aggressive Business Talk

People are more likely to trust you when you are direct with them.

And yet, the business world is...

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My Interview on the Executive Breakthroughs Podcast

Sometime back, Jason Treu invited me on his Executive Breakthroughs podcast. It's unique because...

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My Interview on The Innovative Agency Podcast

 I recently chatted with Sharon Toerek of The Innovative Agency podcast on leading and communicating

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When All Trust Is Lost: 75 People and a Cat Who've Been Compared to Hitler

Years ago, attorney Mike Godwin asserted what became known as "Godwin's Law": "As an online...

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Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics (eBook)

In 2012, I wrote the 57-page eBook "Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics" for Black Star...

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What Is a Trust Signal?

At its most fundamental level, a trust signal is any point of evidence that shapes your assessment...

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Scott Baradell

The Breakfast Meeting: A Conversation About How PR Has Changed

I hadn’t heard from my friend David in years. But when my former colleague reached out over...

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Scott Baradell

Why The Future of PR Must Be Built Not On Tactics, But On Trust

While I’ve enjoyed my time as a corporate communications executive and an agency owner, I admit to...

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