What would happen if Santa didn’t exist ? Many people are thinking, well he doesn’t exist. True, but what if even the idea of Santa didn’t exist? How would that holiday season compare to the current one that (technically) lies about his existence? Is it even healthy to lie to our children about a mythical…
Read MoreCultural Communication – One Book at a Time
Communicating across cultures is big business and for one Chinese media company keeping up eastern and western relations is happening one book at a time. China Daily reports on Sinomedia International, a media enterprise that generates cross-cultural news, publications, entertainment and networking opportunities between the English-speaking communities and China related topics. Sinomedia International focuses on…
Read MoreSocial-Emotional Learning: Emotional Intelligence in Schools
Social interaction and emotional learning seem to go hand in hand. Children learn to deal with socially “awkward” situations and emotional regulation as well as the ability to let others know how their actions are making them feel from experience and observation. The New York Times reports on a new method of teaching that’s gaining…
Read MoreCross-Culture and Marketing
A new member driven marketing organization focused on the “total market experience” has announced its plans to launch at the first Total Market Industry Conference in September. According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, The Cross Cultural Marketing and Communications Association (CCMCA) will provide information on marketing awareness, training, education and certification. Not only are marketing techniques and…
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