Less than two hours after I sent out our most recent email newsletter, a former client reached out. “I have been wanting to do a series of thought leadership articles, and your recent blog post reminded me to get going,” she wrote. “When can we...
Covid-19 fatigue has set in. We are sick of reading about, worrying about and talking about it. The “we are all in this together” messages feel stale, and in some cases, inauthentic. Even though it’s still defining our lives, it is time to stop writing...
Last week, I wrote about what small retailers can do to survive the pandemic. This week, I’m turning the focus around and sharing what my small business is doing. I will be completely honest: When our lives screeched to a halt on March 13, I panicked....
To all the small retailers who have yet to move your sales online, this blog post is for you. Your small business makes our neighborhoods and communities special. Whether you are in the big city, a mid-size suburb or a small town, we need you to...
Now that you have tossed aside your editorial calendar, you might be struggling with creating relevant content during the pandemic. Start with these four ideas and see where they take you. 4 ideas for creating relevant content during the pandemic And by the way, none of these...
Now that we have settled into our new abnormal (thanks coronavirus), I have noticed a pattern among small business owners. A lot of them are refusing to sit on the sidelines and are tackling big marketing projects. I know, because we are working on those...
If you are struggling to adjust during this pandemic, I got your back. I pulled together some awesome advice on how to survive this crisis as a business owner or leader. It’s helped me, and I hope it helps you. Also, welcome to the club. Most...
Starting, running and growing a company of any size is not for the faint of heart. Good days are mind-blowing and bad days are mind-numbing. When you have one of those days – and we all do – it really is helpful to make a...
I get asked a variation of “What do copywriters do?” a lot. And you’d think that, since I’ve been a copywriter for so long, that it would be super easy to answer. It’s not. In fact, it’s almost like asking a pastry chef, “How do...
Ever wonder what ideal social media marketing looks like? We’ve got the lowdown right here. Imagine this: A sad, abandoned social media account hangs out there in digital limbo. The account has been updated four times since 2011. If you’re very quiet, you can even...