CEOs’ Top 10 Twitter Topics
Forget what you learned in business school. All organizations are now in the communications business – and Twitter is the new newsroom. […]
Tag: strategy
Teamwork as a Competitive Advantage
This week, the world’s best soccer players begin competing in the 2014 World Cup and their high-performing teams can teach businesses how […]
Boost Your Social Media ROI
Recently, social media has exploded from a playful phenomenon to a business imperative. Used effectively, these communication tools help companies gain a […]
Share Your Strategy, Wow Your Staff
To remain agile and competitive, your company must continuously adapt to keep pace with today’s increasingly fast-moving business world. How do you […]
Bulletproof Your Communications Strategy
In a flat economy, businesses face increasing pressure to stretch every marketing dollar further while achieving results. Do you know which areas […]
The Most Cost-Effective Morale Booster
Recent research indicates improving the communication of senior executives may be the most cost-effective way to improve employee satisfaction, morale and culture. […]
Web Writing S.O.S.
In today’s sink-or-swim world of business, your company needs to be online – and use website copy that advances its strategy. Use […]
Case Study: Measuring Marketing Success
Situation One of my clients serving pharmaceutical companies relies on email campaigns to communicate with clients. However, the company did not measure […]
Build a Brilliant Business Blog
Today effective brand building demands a strong online presence. As content marketing and social media explode in importance, business blogs are helping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]