Franchisees everywhere ask the same pressing question as they build their online presence: “How can I secure a spot on the first page of Google results?” At this quarter’s Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) luncheon, Lisa Landsman, Google’s Head of Global Business Development, shared actionable insights to help franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers maximize their local … Continued
At the Northern Illinois Franchise Association’s (NIFA) Q1 event, attendees had the privilege of hearing from Baron Waller, a multi-unit Culver’s franchisee in Chicago. The event kicked off with lively networking among Chicago’s leading franchise industry professionals, all while enjoying some of Culver’s iconic menu offerings: the butter burger, cheese curds, and more. The event … Continued
In the dynamic world of public relations, anticipating and adapting to emerging trends is paramount. As we step into 2024, Jamie Izaks, President and Co-Founder of All Points Public Relations, offers invaluable insights into the five PR trends poised to redefine communication strategies in the new year: 1. AI Integration Revolutionizing Communication Artificial Intelligence (AI) … Continued
A decade of networking, growth, and success – the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! In December, co-founders Jamie and Lauren Izaks and Andrew Bleiman honored the milestone amongst industry peers, colleagues, and friends at the Q4 NIFA gathering. The night was filled with great conversation, drinks, bites, and an exciting … Continued
In years past, our country – and the world – have faced a relentless stream of issues, from racial justice and women’s rights to COVID-19, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and terrorism in Israel. As a business owner, I’ve often found myself navigating my emotions and personal connection to these global events while working to uphold … Continued
Brands are always looking for new and unique ways to authentically connect with their audience. Influencer partnerships have long been the popular choice to draw in new customers, but one avenue that remains untouched for a number of brands is user-generated content (UGC). Influencer and UGC partnerships are fairly similar, but blending the two strategies … Continued
At the recent Northern Illinois Franchise Association’s (NIFA) Q3 gathering, Geoff Alexander, President & CEO of Wow Bao and Managing Partner with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise (LEYE), led an inspiring presentation on the invaluable lessons he’s learned and the mentors who have guided his career and Wow Bao’s success. During his 30-year tenure with LEYE, … Continued
At All Points Public Relations, our dedication goes beyond providing exceptional integrated public relations services to our clients. Our commitment to philanthropy is at the core of who we are as a company. That’s why we firmly believe in giving back to our communities and making a positive impact by using our agency’s expertise to … Continued
Brand relationships with customers are like a first date. Yes, seriously. At the end of a first date, you have two options: friend zone or take it to the next level. It is no different in brands. Brands who don’t seek to get out of the friendzone and create brand love, end up focusing the … Continued
Excitement is brewing over ChatGPT and how it can revolutionize human productivity. The release of ChatGPT has generated an overwhelming public response as the most human-like artificial intelligence (AI) system to date. The powerful tool essentially allows users to research and write through the power of AI, providing answers to a variety of prompts in … Continued