Blog writing: how to do it yourself, with help
public relations, Blogs, effective communications, reputation management, small business, social media
/ /Blog writing has never been more popular and it remains important to anyone trying to develop a good content marketing strategy. But that doesn’t make it any easier to write timely, effective and informative blogs, especially for busy business owners beset with the challenges of running their companies. With the growing intrusion of AI (artificial…
Be visual: tips for social media advertising
effective communications, marketing, social media
/ /No matter what your social media skills might be, understanding the parameters and technical side of things like Facebook advertising can only be to your advantage, especially if you manage any company accounts or help with marketing. Outside of knowing how things like Facebook work when it comes to advertising, one of the key aspects…
What is good PR writing?
Blogs, effective communications, Media, public relations, Uncategorized
/ /I am often asked by people what PR (public relations) writing is supposed to look like. Certainly, there is no magic formula, though there are plenty of good ideas to share on the topic and several critical components to good PR writing. Before we proceed, however, I’d like to first explain what is PR writing….
Storytelling as an essential part of your marketing strategy
effective communications, marketing, small business
/ /As the new year fast approaches, all forms of planning are underway at companies large and small. Budgets are being considered, staffing levels reviewed, new products and services being made ready for launch and, most importantly, plans centered on a thorough marketing strategy Our firm has a diverse and experienced team, some of whom have…
What is a PR plan all about?
effective communications, marketing, public relations, social media
/ /Like so many things in the communications arena, preparing a PR (public relations) plan requires careful planning, research, a willingness to use a diverse approach that utilizes numerous potential channels available and a thorough and well-crafted message. Let’s begin with this idea: your first step in any PR plan should be based on the challenge…
Writing is foundational for all good content
public relations, Blogs, effective communications, sales communications, training
/ /To put it simply, writing is our forte at Logos Communications. It’s what we do every day for nearly all of our clients. Without solid writing and well-crafted messages, just about every form of marketing will fall short. I know, I know, I can hear what you are saying already. People don’t read these days, no…
Do you offer your prospects a call to action?
Blogs, effective communications, LinkedIn, marketing, public relations, social media
/ /If you are a business owner, you are, hopefully, deploying focused marketing through numerous channels to find and communicate with new prospects and leads. Those channels should include your website, informational blogs on your website; independently published blogs through direct communications means (or on your partners’ sites); and social media channels like LinkedIn for business-to-business…
Talking to the generations
public relations, effective communications, marketing, training
/ /Many of us believe we know about the various generations of people around us. Certainly, they have all been labelled in recent years by social scientists. Understanding different age groups is critical to making good decisions and choices when it comes to communicating and marketing your brand. Learning the differences in generations Notre Dame of…
22 lessons learned in 22 years
effective communications, leadership, Logos news, making a difference, marketing, Networking, professional development, small business
/ /Okay, here is what I have learned over the past 22 years of owning and operating my own company. Discover the work you are passionate about and then do it. If your potential client believes they know more about the services and expertise you provide, then they probably won’t be a good fit as a…
Do press releases support your SEO?
Blogs, effective communications, marketing, Media, public relations, social media
/ /We all know the power of words, especially action-oriented phrases and words emphasizing results. They can indeed help shape press releases and convey a company and personal brand in a more effective way. One powerful tool that connects your messages and words in a press release (and other content like blogs) is understanding SEO (Search…