We’ve all been there – you have an interesting piece of news to share with the media, you’ve written a solid press release and/or pitch that adequately summarizes the news, you’re feeling great about your media list… and you’re hearing crickets. If you’re giving it your all and your news still isn’t getting picked up in the press, … Continued
Cell phones, colleagues, construction; no, I’m not running down my list of favorite things that begin with the letter, “c” (that would clearly start with cocktails and end with cuban sandwiches — let’s be real). However, these are just a few obstacles that I and many other copywriters and creatives have to face on a … Continued
“Why am I not ranking for this word/phrase?” is a question we hear frequently when discussing search engine optimization (SEO). It’s a tough question to answer, because the truth is, Google has an algorithm it uses to rank websites that goes far beyond keywords. So before youy pull your hair out trying to climb the rankings, read … Continued
“That sounds sexy.” “I want to be part of whatever that is.” “What the heck is that?” “No, that’s too out of the box.” No, these questions aren’t directed at yours truly. They are often associated with agile marketing and this term has the marketing world abuzz. To break it down, agile marketing is a tactical … Continued
Submerged in a barren sea off the coast of a frigid, fortified enemy stronghold, the ping ping ping of an oncoming destroyer alerts your naval crew of the imminent doom you and your shipmates will face if you can’t get a visual. In that steamy, cacophonous tube of steel and explosives, your one chance at survival is … Continued
I’ve long been a fan of the Content Marketing Institute, an organization whose mission is to advance the practice of content marketing. Watching and learning from the Content Marketing Institute was a part of the inspiration that led me to write Found: Connecting with Customers in the Digital Age. The institute just released a very useful documentary … Continued
Like the first day of school, rebranding your company can be a mixed bag of emotions; equal parts fear of failure and the gut-tingling excitement for a fresh start with renewed hope for success. Though not something easily decided upon, it’s vital to never shy away from the prospect of company rebranding if it seems … Continued
We’ve said it before, and again and again, but I’ll say it one more time to get the point across: Social media isn’t going anywhere. It may have started out as a way to share cat videos and keep up to date on your kids’ whereabouts (and for many, it still has this purpose), but it has since evolved … Continued
By now, you’re used to .com, .edu and .org ruling the domain extensions, and you most likely side-eye the .net’s and .info’s of the world, questioning their legitimacy for not locking in a .com domain. But over the last year, a new type of domain extension has emerged, and it’s getting quite a bit of buzz. … Continued
It is hard not to notice the phenomenal growth of CrossFit, the international fitness movement that has taken the world by storm as of late. If you’re not familiar, CrossFit is a global network of independent gyms (called affiliates) that focuses on group exercise. You’ve likely seen these gyms (referred to as boxes because of … Continued