Content Marketing
Does Tony Stark Need a Brand Refresh?
Fictional Brand Analysis 'Tis the holiday season! This year, I thought I would treat myself professionally by indulging in one of my passions: Pop culture analysis. While pop culture and marketing cross over quite a lot, I've decided to focus on…
The Marketing Trends Shaping 2023
Over the past year, companies have been learning to thrive in a world that is, in many ways, remarkably different than one from two years ago. The ways we conduct business is changing and becoming more virtual. The brands of today are not the ones…
Five Things Authentic Communicators Have in Common
Everyone wants to come across as an authentic communicator. Authenticity generates trust and welcomes engagement. It encourages loyalty. And, it guides people along the sales journey, often improving sales. At the same time, authentic communications…
IT and Consulting Services have Changed – Make Sure Your Marketing Keeps Pace
“Short and sweet.” “Keep it simple.” “Nobody has time.” “People don’t read!” These marketing maxims are so deeply ingrained that it’s easy to bristle at any other marketing direction. And yet, the big marketing shift happening today, especially for…
The Big Shift You Didn’t See Coming for Legal and Accounting Services Marketing
“Short and sweet.” “Keep it simple.” “Nobody has time.” “People don’t read!” These marketing maxims are so deeply ingrained that it’s easy to bristle at any other marketing direction. And yet, the big marketing shift happening today, especially for…
Why You Need a Messaging Platform AND Training to Use It.
A Fun Exercise – and a Scary Scenario The next time you have the opportunity to talk with your top employees, customers and vendors, ask them to describe your company and what distinguishes it in your markets. Spoiler alert: In most cases, here’s…
Trying to Envision the Right Content Strategy? Try These Content Lenses
You've got a website. You update it from time to time. You write blogs and post on social media. But guess what – when it comes to content, that's not enough anymore. To get your messages and information to the people you need to reach, you've got…
Thought Leadership: What it Is, Why it Matters, How to Achieve it.
What is Thought Leadership? You recognize it when you see it. Sometimes, it’s a codified approach to your business that goes beyond “the way things have always been done.” Other times, it connects the dots of experience, information, trends and…