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Journalists, Researchers and Marketers Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis with ‘Mapping the New Normal’ Insight Product

Pulsar

The biggest cultural and behavioral shifts we have ever witnessed are taking place right now, reshaping societies from the bottom-up. Audience intelligence company Pulsar has launched a free insight product to map these new emerging trends and behaviors. Using its proprietary trend detection AI, Pulsar leverages data from social media, search, news and web analytics to … [More]

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Report: Perceptions of the COVID-19 Work-at-Home Transition 

Sykes

Due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the ability to work at home is practically a requirement for much of the world. Many businesses are either shifting or have already shifted their employees to virtual offices; however, this raises a new host of questions. Questions of capability, productivity and quality of work are as important to the new remote workforce as they … [More]

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Revealing the Pulse on the Small Business Community’s Experience with the COVID-19 Relief Funds

by Jess Roman

The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) released a survey to our small business community and members to reveal the real challenges that the business owners are experiencing navigating the funding opportunities. ASBA’s survey of the small business community found, Nearly half of our respondents are still confused by the funding opportunities that are available to … [More]

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Immigration Suspension – Business Feels Impact on Talent

by Diane Hernandez

Wednesday, the White House officially issued a proclamation "temporarily suspending immigration into the United States," calling it a response to the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. It appears this latest limit on legal immigration will greatly impact those seeking permanent residency through employment or exceptional ability. These individuals have, in most cases, … [More]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Employees Assist with COVID-19 Patient Treatment

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announced today more than 20 medically qualified employees have volunteered to assist in providing care and treatment to COVID-19 patients in healthcare facilities. The company will support trained healthcare specialists from BCBSAZ and its subsidiary, Health Choice Arizona, in returning to practice as physicians, nurses, and … [More]

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Tech and Fast Food: Partnership Creates Record-Setting Response with Mobile Messaging

Mobivity

Phoenix-based Mobivity Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: MFON) a global provider of personalized customer engagement solutions that drive customer frequency and spend, today announced the results of SONIC® Drive-In’s pilot campaign using Google’s RCS Business Messaging. Using Mobivity’s Mobile Messaging, the SONIC pilot broadcasted interactive and engaging messaging through RCS about its … [More]

Building Your Business  |    |  

Strategies to Attract Customers Online during the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Kris Reid

Times are hard, especially with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Businesses are suffering as more and more communities go into quarantine. To survive as a business owner, one needs to find effective marketing strategies in the midst of the crisis brought about by this pandemic. One of the best ways to stay profitable is to make the businesses’ online presence known … [More]

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Roommate Matching App is Solution for Renters during Crisis

ROOM8

ROOM8, a new app optimizing co-living through roommate matching and apartment search services, announces capabilities to provide solutions to renters during the COVID-19 crisis and help them avoid defaulting on rent. The new features include in-app audio and video calling capabilities, as well as a partnership with Google Street View Trusted Agency, LCP360 to provide immersive … [More]

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Digital Marketing Firm Pledges Services to Local Restaurants amid COVID-19 Challenges

StringCan Interactive

StringCan Interactive, a Scottsdale digital marketing agency known for accelerating the growth of wellness-focused businesses, today announces efforts to help local healthy restaurants impacted by the new coronavirus. The firm is offering to help a limited number of  restaurants in metro Phoenix with its “Back to Business” marketing program, valued up to $30,000 in total … [More]

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Downtown Curbside Produce Pickup Brings Together Local Farmers & Chefs

The Churchill

As part of its mission to serve the community, The Churchill in downtown Phoenix has partnered with local farmers, bakers and chefs, including James Beard Award-winner, Charleen Badman of FnB, to launch an innovative weekly curbside produce and food pickup service that helps people Valley-wide to cook like a chef, while directly supporting local farmers and restaurant workers … [More]

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