Marketers are trained to think “viral” means good, with many aspiring to create the next trending social media sensation, but do you know how to respond when going viral spirals out of control?
Michael Polzella
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Those pop-up art marketplaces you may have seen around town? Carrie Nardini is probably behind them.
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When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.
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According to RevGen CEO John Rosar, hiring service industry alums can be great for business. Rosar’s top reasons include:
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Have a sudden need to get a healthy heaping of nostalgia? We’ve got just the thing: Fill up the gas tank and hit the road to Pinball PA.
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Steelers training camp is in full swing at Latrobe’s St. Vincent College, but the action shifts away from campus starting on Aug. 3, when Steelers Fest kicks off.
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Chances are, if you’re on your phone, you’re using an app. There seems to be an app for everything, from social media scrolling to controlling the locks on your doors.
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The Allegheny Observatory, established in 1859, is an astronomical research institution and part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh.
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A cocktail craftsman who prides himself on helping people experience spirits in new ways, Spencer Warren won’t rest until he creates a drink that you will love. The businessman behind the popular Miracle on Market bar has been shaping Pittsburgh’s cocktail scene since 2004 when he opened his first venture, the Firehouse Lounge.
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In 1929, the Grant Building towered over its namesake street. Once the tallest Steel City skyscraper, it cost $5.5 million to construct (equal to $78.4 million today). Its true claim to fame was not height or price, however. It was the 150-foot rooftop antenna that spelled out Pittsburgh in Morse Code.
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The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s much-loved Night Market returns to Market Square Friday, April 27, as part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Spring Gallery Crawl.
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One of the many qualities that make downtown Pittsburgh unique is its rich history. Nineteenth-century buildings sit nestled among sleek high rises.
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The majority of citizens who join nonprofit boards have good intentions. On rare occasions, however, board members leverage their involvement for self-serving purposes to the detriment of the organization. A well-drafted conflict of interest policy is vital to protect the charity against charges of impropriety.
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Pittsburgh’s Potterheads are gearing up for Row House Cinema’s “Harry Potter Film & Cultural Festival.” For 13 days, fans will have a marathon opportunity to see all eight films, participate in a sorting ceremony, sip on homemade butterbeer and immerse themselves in the world of Hogwarts.