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Allison Bliss, Director of Oakland Marketing Agency “Allison Bliss Consulting” offers Marketing & Communications Services with teams of specialists. Our affordable and high-value marketing services and programs range from Social Media to video, SEO, writing, design and more – all in one agency affording you time and money savings.

After all, ignorance is expensive, but “Knowledge is Bliss.

Publicity: Getting the Word Out

Reprising article reprint from 2002 because it’s still relevant for companies who are just launching publicity campaigns for the first time. More “how to” tips for publicity. For support or customized help, contact us.   … READ FULL POST

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Bernstein’s “America” Caps Irony of “Vice”

If you’re going to see the extraordinary film Vice, you’ve just got to first revisit the number America in West Side Story (staged 1957). I was shocked by its sad relevancy to our current (racist) immigration strife and urban displacement, ironically set to uptempo, cheery music. … READ FULL POST

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Dialing For Dollars

I’m reprising this decades old article because it’s still very relevant . . .  When I worked in the film & TV industry, we landed jobs by calling all of our colleagues to let them know we were available. I particularly remember the location scouts who … READ FULL POST

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HOW TO BUILD A PREZI PRESENTATION

basic overview on how to build a prezi presentation

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Wildflower Walk in Roberts Regional Park

Allison co-led  a wildflower walk in Oakland’s Roberts Regional Park on April 30,2016 for a private group. Thanks to Jenny Rieger of Columbine Landscaping for sharing her vast knowledge on medicinal & Native tribes’ uses of plants – and helping us identify several of the 3 … READ FULL POST

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Brand Example

Branding is more than cute logos and taglines. It’s sometimes about building a new company or industry. Here’s one example from our collection:   As a pioneer in promoting and bringing the Holistic Health Network to California in the 90’s (before the internet), Allison educated … READ FULL POST

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Is It Worth Your Money to Advertise?

When to use ads, when advertising is not advised, how broadcast ads work, with demo of what makes these print & online ad examples work for Munchery & Here Comes The Guide.

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Street Wisdom

sharing a post about discovering the meaning of life walking by Author Rhik Samadder

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Solvatur Ambulando: “It’s Solved by Walking”

Throughout history people have known “Solvatur Ambulando: It’s solved by walking”. This post looks at some of the concepts and perceptions about why we solve problems walking.

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Walking Meditation

I dreaded meditation exercises for years until I figured out my morning walks actually were meditations. I just get double the benefit; mindfulness or mind clearing, plus a bit of exericise. This is just one of the exercises we use in our “Moving Forward Focus Walks” for … READ FULL POST

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Walking in Nature Breeds Genius?

article about nature making us smarter, excerpted from article by Richard Louv.

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Interviews Bring Stronger Benefits

Here’s a holiday gift with lasting value. . . not an app or one click program but a time tested tactic that brings results far faster! Enjoy~ Allison

Handled correctly, Informational Interviews have benefited several of my clients with increased sales, higher profits or landing ideal jobs created just for them!

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Plan for Community Garden

preliminary plan for community rollaway garden – Jack London District

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Walking: The New Washington Power Struggle

Sharing an article from the Washington Post on politicians competing to get the most steps. I find it encouraging that even our top politicos are finding ways to incorporate walking into their work. The article quips;  “[Rep. John] Boehner’s staff even holds meetings in the Capitol Rotunda … READ FULL POST

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Does Walking Help You Think?

best article yet on walking. Published on 9/3/14 in the New Yorker: Why Walking Helps Us Think looks at the many sides of how walking influences our lives – from memory to strokes of insight to psychological studies, it covers the gamut.

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Free Guided Walks from San Francisco Library

I just found these free walks sponsored by San Francisco’s Library but haven’t been on any of them yet. If you have post a comment so we all know which ones are most fun! … READ FULL POST

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Walking to Improve ADHD at Work

improving work for those with ADD or ADHD. Challenges and answers in our therapeutic Walks With Bliss for physical and mental health. Learn about our scientific study on ADHD and walking.

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Free Walk San Francisco: Diego Rivera Art at Coit Tower

free walking tours San Francisco Coit Tower murals, Diego Rivera & more art of public works. excerpt from SF Weekly.

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Wellness Walks for Reduced Stress, Life Balance, Full Spirit Expression and Emotional Health

Introduction of the Walks With Bliss Wellness Program for enhanced work productivity – not just through physical, but also full spirited expression, life balance, and enhancement of mental or emotional health, as well.

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