Content is about the music, not the words. That’s why it is too important to be written by lawyers and other professionals. It’s not that you don’t know your stuff; rather, it’s that you know it too well. As a result, few attorneys understand how to explain something...
Facebook for Fun or Business? Most of us have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. We tend to love it for reconnecting with old friends, sharing our news and looking at endless pictures of acquaintances when we are supposed to be sleeping. But since Facebook has...
Effective Communication means saying the right thing at the right time. It is difficult for growing firms and solo practitioners to keep up with their marketing and communications plans. An effective and concise marketing strategy can do wonders for them. Through this...
PR 101 for Lawyers PSM Marketing relies heavily on a comprehensive PR strategy to help clients build name recognition and awareness in the marketplace. PSM Founder and President, Terrie S. Wheeler, MBC, a veteran in Law Firm Marketing, shares her understanding of the...
Before I began working with law firms, I was an assistant editor of a Very Serious Business Newsmagazine where there was constant debate about the best length for a story. Other than the breaking news section, where articles were relatively short so all the week’s...
Why Professional Service Firms Should Embrace Video Marketing Professional service firms, such as law practices and consulting agencies, rely heavily on trust, expertise, and personal connections to attract and retain clients. While traditional marketing methods like...
This past summer, an elderly uncle passed away, leaving my sister and me with both the burden and honor of settling his affairs as co-executors. Our already busy lives were rocked with this out-of-left-field assignment as we began making what felt like mile-long...
Twitter announced last Thursday, June 15th, 2017, that it will be making changes to their platform to make it "lighter, faster, and easier to use." Many of the changes came about because of user feedback, said Grace Kim, Twitter's head of user research and design. For...
If websites were first dates, many of you would be in trouble. Between grungy appearances, poor planning skills, and shallow talking points, many websites share the undesirable traits of first-date horror stories. Is it possible your website fits that description?...
So what are The Four Pillars of Marketing? The Four Pillars provide the construct for lawyers to use as they seek to develop and implement a marketing plan that will cover all the most important elements and best practices for lawyers. It’s not enough to just write...
Have you been asking yourself, “How can I tell if my current brand needs to be updated?” Or maybe, “Where do I start if I think my brand needs to be updated?” Thankfully, auditing your brand while it requires work, is fairly straight forward and DEFINITELY worth the...
How to Write a Blog Post in 30 Minutes (Yes, It’s Possible!) Blogging is one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience, establish authority, and boost your online presence. However, many professionals struggle to find the time to write. The good news?...