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Welcome to THE UPRIGHT TIARA, a space where storytelling, MarComm resources, and a healthy mix of everyday life, culture and community, come together. Here, we celebrate our unique value to shine and the joy of communicating in a changing digital world.

Tiara Worthy
Great finds, maybe not always on a Monday, that kick off the week and set us in motion.


Adidas Backyard Legends: the football version of the 'fish story' that brings nostalgia, pop culture (yes, David Beckham's hair!) and a perfect streetball scene
This streetball 'fish story' (including David Beckham's hair) is fun, perfect storytelling...
Mary Priller
Jun 13


It's here! AP Stylebook with expanded AI chapter
It's here! AP Stylebook with expanded AI chapter
Mary Priller
May 27


There's a new 'middleman': efficiency + AI + authenticity
There's a new 'middleman'
efficiency + AI + authenticity
Mary Priller
May 26


PR pitch: hit or miss
Do your PR pitches and storylines hit the plate and deliver? Check out this interesting MUCK RACK report.
Mary Priller
May 3


'Practice' is its own skill — on the hardwood, home fields, corner office to home life
'Practice' is its own skill — on the hardwood, home fields, corner office to home life
Mary Priller
Mar 23


Showing up: the 'leaps and lunges' inspire the everyday
Thank you, Alysa Liu, for the reminder that it's not the medals, the "gold" is in the moments! She's such a great role model especially for young adults. Her story, the family's story, unique, touching, triumphs and perseverance, mentioned in People — from quitting skating, her dad fleeing after involvement in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests to his choosing surrogacy and becoming a single parent — leaps and lunges before anyone hit the ice. Be ever-present for those ever
Mary Priller
Feb 20


Super Bowl of data viz: Tableau
If your work has you presenting data or you're looking for ways to gather, capture and present creatively on your own, one of the most comprehensive, detailed and highly regarded industry leaders is Tableau . They have Tableau Public, a free download (and also other fee versions with more bells/whistles/ways to integrate). Here's their "Viz of the Day . " (great for ideas) Here are some fun examples of all-things Chicago and Bears football . ——— The Upright Tiara, a blog a
Mary Priller
Jan 6


New year GOAT thoughts
Some start-of-the-new year inspiration — thank you, Ms. Hepburn! The Upright Tiara, a blog and part of cookiesandcontent.com, is a space where storytelling, MarComm resources, and a healthy mix of accessories of everyday life, culture and community, come together. Here, we celebrate our unique value to shine, promote self-worth, authenticity, and the joy of communicating in a changing digital world.
Mary Priller
Jan 6
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