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No matter what services or products you sell, you have probably been affected by the current economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. One way or the other. The question “how to make it to the other side” is a very hot topic and talked about in several different forums. There are many aspects of what a business should do to adapt to this new landscape. Adjusting pricing strategies is one...

Value-based communication has been at the core of marketing for a while now. What we have seen in past weeks however, is a shift in communication where value has become a "must have", not just a "nice to have". We're facing a new kind of reality where "buy, buy, buy" communication is no longer appropriate. This blog post aims to sort out what value-based communication is, and also hands on tip...

All of us are experiencing a crisis. There are however, good ways to deal with this current situation. To have a curious mind and keep on learning is one of them. Also taking the opportunity to review your software and systems is both productive and good. Obviously, after the crisis is over, the world will have changed. The question comes down to; are you equipped for this change? You've pr...

Did you know that one of the largest news platforms in Sweden is translating news from Swedish to Arabic? The site is called Aktarr and reaches over 300,000 Arabic-speaking people in Sweden every month. Not only are Aktarr members of Epicenter, they have also come to play an important role in creating an inclusive society in Sweden. In Corona times however, Aktarr’s work has reached a whole n...

What is appropriate to communicate in times of crisis? The question keep popping up and many B2B marketers are today faced with the same challenge. Pretending like nothing has happened doesn't exactly seem like the way to go, but just shutting all marketing down doesn’t either. To get some clarity in this question, we have turned to some really good friends within the Epicenter community. B2B ...

Video conferencing can be a lot trickier than one would initially think. It's more than just sitting down in front of your screen and talking, it's all about the light, the audio, and the background setting. But don't fear! Below are 7 excellent tips on how to really get it right, so that your information reaches the audience in the right way. Stay focused, stay creative and stay curious - ...

When a crisis hits there’s no such thing as business as usual. Focus and priorities across society changes, and the market landscape becomes reliable on both individuals and companies will to do good. In these situations, it’s up to each and every company to quickly adapt to the new situation. As a response to the spread of the Coronavirus, some businesses have really proven how flexible and a...

Why is change so stressful? And why do a million people working here in Sweden feel uncomfortable at work? In her recent lunchtime masterclass at Epicenter Stockholm, renowned business writer and speaker Karin Zingmark explained how it all comes down to trust – or a lack of. In these very unique times, when the entire working environment changed just over night – this is more relevant than eve...

For this article, we’ve talked to some of the brilliant Epicenter members and friends to get a better picture of the situation in their respective industry. Future scenarios, current status, as well as tips on how to move forward will be touched upon. For example cryptocurrencies drops of over 50 % and an increased need for digital tools in the real estate industry. What’s happening within ...

The outbreak of the Coronavirus has not exactly been good news for startup companies across the world. These are difficult times and the upcoming weeks and months will tell us more about which businesses will make it. Many startups find themselves in the midst of a defining moment and what they choose to do, or not do will have a huge impact on their future. Within the Epicenter community,...