A (Canadian) Branding Exercise
Branding is more important than ever in business, as brands convey consistent quality, credibility and experience. Brands establish an emotional connection and […]
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CEOs’ Top 10 Twitter Topics
Forget what you learned in business school. All organizations are now in the communications business – and Twitter is the new newsroom. […]
Social Media for a Media-Shy Company
Situation: A risk averse client in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce wanted to attract new customers, strengthen loyalty and establish itself as a trusted […]
Teamwork as a Competitive Advantage
This week, the world’s best soccer players begin competing in the 2014 World Cup and their high-performing teams can teach businesses how […]
Nail Your Elevator Pitch
Successful professionals and business owners know how to toot their own horn – fast – to turn strangers into customers, investors or part […]
Boost Your Social Media ROI
Recently, social media has exploded from a playful phenomenon to a business imperative. Used effectively, these communication tools help companies gain a […]
Boost Your Credibility as a Thought Leader
An effective way to accelerate your career success is to establish yourself as a thought leader. By sharing your wisdom, experience and […]
Share Your Strategy, Wow Your Staff
To remain agile and competitive, your company must continuously adapt to keep pace with today’s increasingly fast-moving business world. How do you […]
Be a Content Marketing Rock Star
Like a rock star, you may seek to attract an audience, grow your fan base and deliver an outstanding performance. Applying content […]
Case Study: Results-Oriented Press Release
Situation One of my clients requested a press release to announce a new strategic alliance. The client wanted to increase awareness of […]
Bulletproof Your Communications Strategy
In a flat economy, businesses face increasing pressure to stretch every marketing dollar further while achieving results. Do you know which areas […]
Declutter With a Communications Audit
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home: ‘tis the season to declutter your messaging by conducting a communications audit. By reviewing the […]
The Most Cost-Effective Morale Booster
Recent research indicates improving the communication of senior executives may be the most cost-effective way to improve employee satisfaction, morale and culture. […]
Negotiate With Ease: 5 Tips
Do negotiations make your heart pound and your mind race? You’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to close a sale with a […]
Leadership Lessons from Sochi
Business owners and executives can learn effective communication tips from Canadian Olympic athletes. As the following sports leaders prove, winning communication is […]
Web Writing S.O.S.
In today’s sink-or-swim world of business, your company needs to be online – and use website copy that advances its strategy. Use […]
7 “Go For Gold” Presentation Tips
Olympic athletes aren’t the only ones who strive to “own the podium.” Just as athletes must practice their sport to win, executives […]
99 Ways to Score a Marketing Touchdown
Few companies can afford a $4 million TV ad during the Super Bowl. For the rest of us, here are 99 ways […]
Case Study: Measuring Marketing Success
Situation One of my clients serving pharmaceutical companies relies on email campaigns to communicate with clients. However, the company did not measure […]
Build a Brilliant Business Blog
Today effective brand building demands a strong online presence. As content marketing and social media explode in importance, business blogs are helping […]