The nst blog

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s remarkable how much our society has learned to accomplish from behind a computer screen. And, while these technological advances have proved successful for many business operations, there is still something to be…

Perhaps it’s simply an assumption fueled by similar terminology, but when I ask a prospective job candidate or new client whether they’ve had experience in developing strategic plans, they often conclude I’m referring to the development of strategic communications plans…

The pandemic fundamentally changed how the San Diego business community behaves, communicates and interacts with each other. So how do you network? Manage your digital presence.

How stable are the social networks we spend so much time and money working with? Over the past six months, we’ve seen a spike in brands taking a stand against social media platforms and their practices. We’ve also seen serious…

TikTok is the newest addition to the social media scene and it’s taking the world by storm. In just four short years, TikTok has amassed 1 billion monthly active users – surpassing Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, Pinterest and Snapchat. With users…

The last few years, filled with political turmoil, increased conversations around race and representation, growing use of social media for business purposes, and an ever-increasing expectation for brand transparency, made way for cancel culture as a permanent staple in our…

“If you find a job you love, you’ll never work again.” That famous quote from Winston Churchill truly sums up why the “Great Resignation” is currently happening. The pandemic and the associated rise of remote work have changed the way…

Growing up on my family walnut farm in Hollister, California, I was oblivious to the unrelenting challenges my father faced each harvest year. From unknown weather conditions or water availability to external market factors, farming is arguably one of the…

Nuffer, Smith, Tucker is set on redefining the role of public relations as something bigger, greater and more meaningful than its traditional definition. One way that we do this is by getting away from our desks (when we’re not working…

From restaurant menus to advertisements, this evolving technology doesn’t seem to be slowing down As we enter the final months of 2021, it’s safe to say that most of us have utilized QR codes more in the last 18 months…

Ensure your personal brand reflects your goals both online and in-person As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have moved from working in-person to remotely and have relied more heavily on personal websites and social media networks…

With droves of knowledge workers around the world returning to the office this month – in various models – there are likely lots of people excited for the steps toward a return to normal. There are also a lot of…