Subtle Exposure: Making Accessibility Mainstream
Making one's business or organization accessible to customers, employees, and others is essential -- but that accessibility needs to come through in a…
Keep it Simple, Not Stupid. Writing Copy for the Masses – and for Maximum Effect
Whether you're writing for the Web, posting on your company's social networks, or creating internal newsletters or documentation, the old KISS…
Do Your Engagements Ring Hollow?
Sometimes we use words with the best intentions but those words can lose their power and their meaning through neglect. Whether you're talking about…
Contextualizing Screams - Using Photo, Video, and Text to Share Your Business Passion
Sometimes, in business, the best way to express yourself isn't through words, but through a 'scream.' My music tastes run in cycles. Currently, I'm…
Content Isn't King - It's Far More Foundational Than That
I recently received an email from a communications organization that I follow with the subject line, “The written word is here to stay.” I really didn…
Celebrating A New Way to Work on Labour Day
You may not know that Labour Day is a Canadian-derived holiday. Sure, the U.S. made it an official holiday in 1892, while Canada took a couple more…
Want Better Business Writing? Go Window Shopping
Your window of opportunity to attract your customers is brief, so it's not smart business clouding that window to your message with empty words. The…
When Trying to Sound Smart is a Dumb Idea
I’d like to take you back a few years. Young Jay was sitting in the family’s living room, half-paying attention to the evening news that my parents…
COPE-ing with Copy 201: Does Size Matter?
Last week, I gave you the intro. Now, let’s get into the nitty gritty on how to COPE with content! So how much copy is too much? It all depends on the…
Puffery -- The 'Magic' Dragging Down Your Content Effectiveness
Puffery may be behind your magic slogan, but tricking your audience is a recipe for failure. And while being a fan of yourself may be great, too…