by Kim McKeeman Grand openings, market entries, new product launches – they’re a lot of work. One restaurant owner described it as “birthing a baby.” I’m not a restaurant owner, but I have opened and rebranded my own business, helped restaurant owners open hundreds of locations and I’ve given birth to three boys. So, yep, …
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Spoiler alert: it all begins with a simple issue. Believe it or not, avoiding a viral scandal or becoming the punch-line in late-night entertainment shows is manageable. The key lies in anticipating and solving issues through several simple — but not easy — steps. Make issue-solving core to your company culture. Practice and celebrate an issue-solving mentality. …
A few weeks ago, our CEO, Kim did a blog post about The Walking Dead (TWD). So it’s no secret that it’s a rather beloved show by a few team members (myself included). But one thing that always seems to dominate the comments section of every TWD article post-episode is: why do people still watch …
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Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant based in Austin, has engaged McKeeman Communications to bring their unique brand and culture to the new South Charlotte Waverly Development. The official opening is planned for December 2016. This project marks the second Chuy’s grand opening this year where McKeeman Communications has provided integrated marketing communications support for the Tex-Mex fan …
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