Category: Marketing Tips

  • 4 Tips for Holiday Networking

    The holiday season is a great time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. And for those in professional service industries such as consulting agencies or law…

  • Strategic PR: The Problem with Spam Pitches

    In the public relations arena, it is crucial to know your audience. Casting a wide net when it comes to pitching  media contacts doesn’t translate as covering all your bases.…

  • HealthCare.gov – A Lesson in PR

    As much as we love technology, sometimes it can be our worst enemy. President Obama is finding this out the hard way as HealthCare.gov, the website where millions of Americans…

  • 3 Ways Messaging in the Energy Industry is Shifting

    The energy industry reaches a wide audience of businesses and consumers, and its messaging should accurately reflect what’s important to the different audiences. Speaking to your audience in a way…

  • 4 Reasons Why You Need a Content Calendar

    Content calendars can go a long way to ensure the success of your business’ blog. As much as we all like to write amazing blog posts every time inspiration strikes,…

  • Selling Technology Services – 3 Things to Keep Top of Mind

    In technology, exclusively selling to IT is a thing of the past. The conversation is no longer capabilities driven and more parts of the organization are represented in the decision…

  • AP Style Quiz: Answers Explained

    On Monday we put your AP style skills to the test with a 14 question quiz. And whether you aced every question or need to study a little more, it’s…

  • What Google’s Webmaster Update Means for News Release

    Google recently updated its webmaster rules regarding the use of links and keywords in news releases. Essentially, any news release that has keywords listed multiple times, keywords used as anchor…

  • The Facebook Hashtag #Flop

    From an online marketing perspective, hashtags are a simple and useful way to boost your brand’s content on Twitter. The idea is that those interested in a certain topic will…

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