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Erin Straza (Associate Editor) is a freelance writer, editor, and marketing communications consultant, helping organizations tell their stories in authentic and compelling ways. After a stint in corporate marketing while earning her MBA, Erin taught marketing communications at Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State. She is crafting her first book, writing from the Illinois flatlands where she lives with her husband, Mike. Find more from Erin at her blog Filling My Patch of Sky and on Twitter @ErinStraza. E-mail: erin [at] FillingMyPatchOfSky [dot] com Blog: Filling My Patch of Sky Twitter: @ErinStraza

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Mixed Signals: Kraft Mac & Cheese on Generational...

"This Kraft ad speaks to our sin nature and how the behaviors... read more

Mixed Signals: How to Make a Proper Apology

"Learning to make a proper apology is one of those indispensable life... read more

Mixed Signals: Global Warming Debate Leads to Chicago...

"If people agree with your message subconsciously but consciously think you are... read more

Mixed Signals: Giving Grace to the Airline Industry

"No one is perfect. Not even the airline industry." read more

Mixed Signals: T-Mobile's Good Girl Goes Edgy but...

"The question is if edgy-and-fast is the key decision factor customers consult... read more

Mixed Signals: Skype's Campaign Wants to Bring Back...

"These campaign messages forget that most people are not using technology to... read more

Mixed Signals: Fast Phones Expose Your Inner Ugly

"Sometimes having the latest and greatest the market has to offer plays... read more

Mixed Signals: Sanctify Your Easter Bunny Basket with...

"Christianized Easter kitsch is not produced so that we might have a... read more

Mixed Signals: Christians and the American Dream

"No matter what messaging floods the marketplace, no amount of access, fame,... read more

Mixed Signals: Target Shooting for Non-Violent Types

"Shooting at their likenesses on targets is disrespectful of the glory that... read more

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