"Being a first follower is an under-appreciated form of leadership." -- Derek Sivers So much about marketing, these days, involves conversations with the people who eagerly and happily buy what you sell. It's about engaging with the folks most likely to tout what you do and how you do it. That...
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Jump with me, please…
Update: all of my recent posts are here, but I've got other archived posts -- before April 2012 -- that we didn't transfer to the new site. So, if you like what you see on this site, please click on the orange link at the bottom...
8 real-life examples where fewer words convey more meaning
A recent post of mine offered clear, simple and powerful words to substitute for jargon. Some of the comments and people...
Marketing tip: how to make a logo word cloud of brand messages
I’m always looking for fun new ways for clients to spread their messages through social media. It is powerful because it is direct, so easy to share and very cost effective. A client in Cleveland, the Gordon Square Arts District, has a fabulous event coming up. At the...
12 Most Productive Things to Say at Work Instead of “No” | 12 Most
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12 Most weekly writer Becky Gaylord shares tips for Productive Things to Say at Work Instead of “No.”…See on 12most.com...
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“We have the capacity to turn our lives into a work of art. Why shouldn’t we?”
In researching material for a project, I came across this wonderful video by Jason Silva about optimism. It offers real inspiration about the influence we each have on our own path through life. We can’t control what happens. But we can control how we deal with what happens. What are you going to...
3 things to remember from grade school that make it easier to create content now
“We have the capacity to turn our lives into a work of art. Why shouldn’t we?”
In researching material for a project, I came across this wonderful video by Jason Silva about optimism. It offers real inspiration about the influence we each have on our own path through life. We can't control what happens. But we can control how we deal with what happens. What are...
8 real-life examples where fewer words convey more meaning
A recent post of mine offered clear, simple and powerful words to substitute for jargon. Some of the comments and people who shared the post on Twitter and other...
Do these 10 things to promote an event on Twitter like a PR pro
Not long ago, groups planning a festival or other large event had few effective ways to spread the word. And even fewer cost-effective ones.
Social media, and Twitter in particular, have changed that.
Based on work I...
How to kill the 15 worst examples of corporate jargon
The advice to avoid jargon in writing is age-old and common. But it’s also smart.
We send out press releases, blog posts or content aimed at audiences because we want people to actually read and grasp the information and act on...


