{"id":1595,"date":"2015-04-06T21:41:19","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T21:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/azcommunications.net\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2017-06-14T19:36:41","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T19:36:41","slug":"address-negative-perception-head-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azcommunications.net\/az\/address-negative-perception-head-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Address negative perception, head on."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re quoted in <em>Investment News<\/em> (<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.investmentnews.com\/article\/20150401\/FREE\/150409993\">Get Clients on Board with a Merger or Acquisition<\/a>) this week, talking about important components of rebranding when two firms merge into one. The point we make is that whether it&#8217;s your firm&#8217;s brand or rebrand, it&#8217;s important to be proactive in your communication and address any potential negative perception from clients and prospects, head on.<\/p>\n<p>You can minimize client and prospect concerns by anticipating what those concerns may be ahead of time and making a plan to convey your value and the positive aspects of your firm and services. This is a key part of any successful brand development.<\/p>\n<p>Take a peek at the article:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investmentnews.com\/article\/20150401\/FREE\/150409993\">Get Clients on Board with a Merger or Acquisition<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d love to work with you to create marketing communication materials that convey<br \/>\npowerful, clear messages to your clients. <\/p>\n<p>Contact us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re quoted in Investment News (Get Clients on Board with a Merger or Acquisition) this week, talking about important components of rebranding when two firms merge into one. 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