Tips to Ensure Your Advertising (or Campaign) Sign Doesn’t Effectively Say “Stop”
It’s election season in our hometown of London, ON -- actually, it’s been election season since May 9th (we just seem to go from one [provincial] to…Read more
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.”
…Read moreGet Ahead of Negatives to Make Positive Change
We often talk about the importance of focusing content on the “What’s in it for me?” That conversation is usually a positive one -- intended to show the end user…Read more
Reviewing, Reporting, Communications - Six Foundational Items that Transcend All
A few weeks ago, I had the honour of teaching a class at Western's Faculty of Information & Media Studies. The instructor, Dan Brown, is a friend of mine and teaches a…Read more
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 comes to trying to get…Read more
There's No Such Thing as a Brand Journalist, But You Can Use Journalism to Tell Your Story
The Holy Grail for any company, when it comes to promotion, is positive earned media -- getting your story out to the masses, through a neutral third-party, that presents…Read more
Hurry Hard - Hitting the Button for Project Success
The eyes of the curling world are firmly affixed to our home town of London, Ontario as our friends at the …Read more
Hit the Ground Running with No Missteps: Online Communications Takeaways from 2017
We’re 10 days into 2018 and hopefully everyone’s hit the ground running. But while it’s great to look ahead, it’s important to look back on the year that…Read more
Plan Your 2018 Content Without Sucking All the Creativity Out of It
We’re four days into 2018 -- have you completed your comprehensive content plan for the year yet?
It’s the bane of many of a…Read more
Kicking Off 2018 with Content? Question Your Path to Success
As we approach the end of 2017, there are those who approach the new year as a starting line of sorts. It's a time when people can feel the need to begin a new project --…Read more
Don't Cry Beige to Meet an Artificial Content Schedule
What do you do when you have nothing to say? And how do you align that reality with all the (often conflicting) advice about how frequently and when you should post to…Read more
Your Best May Not Be Enough - Managing Customer/Corporate Conflict Online
We often talk about how businesses should respond to customers online. We talk about establishing action plans, response protocols, and single-points of contact. We talk…Read more