Beyonce’s December Surprise is Public Relations Masterpiece and Lesson in the Halo Effect

Surprise! Beyonce released her fifth album on Friday without advance notice and with much fanfare as 80,000 fans purchased her self-titled album within 72 hours of release on itunes, and if it doesn’t hit #1 this week then call me Stupid. That’s right – Beyonce’s non-marketing marketing included no ads, commercials, media interviews, late-night hosting […]