Greg's Corner Office

04/03/2026

Here’s a hard truth: a company can spend more than $500,000 a year on an in-house marketing team and still end up with an underperforming structure.

Getting marketing right is not just about tactics. My latest article, featured in Long Island Business News, examines why common marketing setups fall short and why the hybrid model often works better.

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Marketing has never been more important to business growth. Yet despite the explosion of digital tools, data analytics and communication platforms, many companies still struggle to make marketing deliver measurable results. The issue is rarely a lack of effort. More often, the problem lies in how or...

03/05/2026

Check out my latest article, “Calling Out AI.”

The piece explores New York State’s new law requiring disclosure when AI “synthetic performers” appear in advertising, and what it could mean for compliance, creative, and credibility as AI becomes more lifelike.

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New York State has passed, and Governor Hochul has signed, Senate Bill S8420A, which is an opening salvo in regulating at least one aspect of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The crux of the legislation is identifying when a “synthetic performer” is presented in any advertising or messaging. The co...

02/06/2026

Check out my latest article, “When to Pursue Acquisitions Over Organic Growth,” featured in Long Island Business News.

In it, I break down the realities of both growth paths, the risks and rewards of each, and why the strongest long-term strategies balance disciplined organic growth with well-aligned acquisitions.

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In Brief: Companies typically pursue growth through organic expansion, acquisitions or a strategic mix of both. Organic growth builds brand equity and stability but requires patience and disciplined measurement. Acquisitions can rapidly accelerate growth but carry risks tied to culture, operations a...

02/02/2026

Check out my latest article, “The Enduring Value of Being a Mentor,” featured in the Long Island Press.

In it, I explore the enduring role mentorship plays in business and life, shaping confidence, judgment, and purpose while creating meaningful impact across every stage of a career.

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In a world defined by rapid change, constant reinvention, and accelerating careers, mentorship remains one of the most powerful—and human—forces for progress. While technologies evolve and business models shift, the value of one person guiding another through experience, perspective, and encoura...

01/02/2026

Excited to be included in Long Island Business News’ roundup of Long Island leaders sharing their predictions for 2026.

There is growing confidence around what’s ahead for businesses willing to adapt, innovate, and lead.

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Greg Demetriou CEO Lorraine Gregory Communications With the change of administration and increased focus on business, the fight to reduce inflation and high interest rates, cast a positive glow on the future of growth and profitability. Aside from its usual paranoia, the stock market is very strong....

12/23/2025

Excited to share my latest article in Long Island Business News, “Why Research Goes Before Anything Else.”

Too many companies jump straight to creative. Real success starts with understanding the buyer, their priorities, and the environment they operate in.

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Marketing a technology company to major corporations isn’t for the faint of heart. Big companies are layered with decision-makers, complex procurement systems and long-standing vendor relationships. Charging in with clever taglines or flashy creative before understanding that ecosystem is like swi...

11/03/2025

Check out my latest article, “Sunshine State Reflections,” featured in the Long Island Press!

It’s a thoughtful look at why so many are trading snow shovels for palm trees, exploring how Florida’s booming population, rising real estate values, and year-round sunshine are reshaping what it means to live, work, and retire in the Sunshine State.

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Not New York or California. We’re talking about Florida. Boca vs. Tampa, Daytona vs. Long Boat Key, Palm Harbor vs. Palm Coast, Naples vs. Fort Lauderdale, Tarpon Springs vs. Key West. It is a good thing the Sunshine State is a long peninsula so the annual snowbirds can branch out to any of the ar...

06/25/2025

06/23/2025

Check out my latest article, "Graphite vs. steel: What golf club choices can teach us about business growth,” featured in Long Island Business News!

It’s a smart take on how evolving your tools, on the course or in business, can drive long-term success.

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Summer is almost here, and for many golfers, that means chasing improvement—often in the form of new equipment, always searching for a few extra yards. The choice is graphite or steel shafts. Steel tends to be favored by younger, more physically fit players. But as age starts to chip away at dista...

05/05/2025

Check out my latest article, "The Power of Really – Really – Really Good Titles," featured in the Long Island Press!

In it, I share insights on how a strong, attention-grabbing title can make all the difference in keeping readers engaged.

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Okay, so that title is a blatant attempt to get your attention, but isn’t that the purpose and reason of a title: to get your attention? “Hey, read this, it is important to you!” or “Don’t read this and you will be sorry later!” or “Don’t you want to know!” The title is the key [.....

03/27/2025

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