Start 2014 With a Bang
This week is when it all begins: Our goals for 2014 come alive, moving off the pages of a business plan and […]
PR in 2013: A Musical Tribute
As the year winds down, let’s take a musical journey as we reminisce about PR campaigns that stood out in 2013. Baby […]
Attract Attention: Timeless Tips
While 67 years have passed since George Orwell established his famous Writing Rules, his advice remains as relevant as ever in today’s […]
Simplicity = Good Business Sense
Why is simplicity so hard? Some of my clients have worried that simple writing dumbs down the message and insults the reader. […]
Strategic Brief for Successful Projects
Do cross-functional projects make you think everyone speaks a different language? To achieve project success, you can help establish clear communication from […]
Crisis Communications, Rob Ford Style
For weeks, Toronto mayor Rob Ford has captured global headlines with scandalous revelations of alleged crack cocaine use, public drunkenness and lewd […]
Think Like a Strategist
Before you create any new communication, start by focusing on the results you want to achieve. By thinking strategically upfront, you will […]
7 Ways to Build Brand Trust
How well trusted is your brand? Brand trust is a competitive advantage, as it increases revenue, brand loyalty and positive word of […]
Case Study: Extreme Email Makeover
Situation: One of my clients communicates using more than 30 email campaigns per month. However, the email response rates had been dismal […]
Spooky Fact: Bad Writing Kills Profit
Forget zombies and ghosts. What’s really scary is how poor business writing – on websites, press releases and brochures – costs companies […]
Breaking Bad Business Writing Habits
Bad habits – like using jargon, acronyms and clichés – ruin business communications like Walter White’s drug empire ruined lives. In our […]
Successful Small Business Strategies
October is Small Business Month! To help your small business stand out in a crowded market, focus on strategic activities that increase […]
Stand Out: Strategic Publicity Practices
Want to break through the clutter? Use these media relations tips to help your business stand out and gain a competitive advantage. […]
Pinpoint Your Target Audience
Tired of playing hide and seek with your target market? To identify a suitable target, successful entrepreneurs recommend these tips: 1. Pick […]
Recipe for a Strategic Communications Plan
A strategic communications plan mixes together all your communication vehicles to accomplish your mission. Its methodical recipe helps you get the results […]
Timeless Strategic Writing Tips
Whether we write for the web or print, copywriting is about understanding your audience and addressing its needs. That’s why these century-old […]
Write Like a Strategist
To accomplish your business goals, you need written copy that prompts your audiences to think and act differently. Use these writing best […]
Strategic Thinking: A Competitive Advantage
Before I write anything, I make sure I understand my clients’ business objectives. This practice helps me align my writing with solutions […]
Communication Vehicles Checklist
Is your communications plan effectively reaching your audience? Use this checklist to identify other communication vehicles that will maximize your marketing impact. […]
Objective Clarifier Tool
Aligning your communications with your corporate strategy makes the best business sense. To make sure your communications are effective, you need clear […]