Don't Panic -- Crisis Communications
In business and in politics, emergencies can flare up that require immediate response – but not all equal responses are created equally. Yesterday’s…
A Super Bowl Game Plan For Content that Scores
As a football fan (both three-down and four-down versions), watching the Super Bowl is something I enjoy doing, with or without a rooting interest…
Fun, Factual, Focused -- How to Write Headlines that Matter
You can have the greatest content in the world, but if you don't have the right hook to attract your readers, then you're only going to lament the…
LinkedIn Lessons About Asking the Wrong Questions
It's also important to watch your p's and q's -- and every other letter in the alphabet -- especially when you're making a request. Because, when it…
Online Advertising Is Where It's At
This comic and caption, posted on Mashable.com a few weeks ago, is the perfect lead into our next blog. No longer are the days of radio commercials…
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…
COPE-ing with Copy 301: The Devil’s in the Details
When it comes to truly embracing the COPE ideal, the devil truly is in the details. And by changing your perspective of content from being one…
Is it Really Possible to Laugh Your Way to the Bank? Humour, Virality, and Business
Humour can be a powerful branding weapon when wielded appropriately. Generally when used as quick, dagger-like strikes designed to pierce the social…
Picture This: The Nine Corporate Photos You Must Never, Ever, Take Again
Just as not all writing is considered equal; nor is all photography. The digital revolution may have made it easier to take photos, but the skill…
The Case for Treating Your Students Like Customers in Higher Education
One of the ideas that we face the greatest resistance to when working with higher education clients is understanding that students are customers. But…