As we wind down 2019 and get ready to ring in 2020, I’m wondering about something. I’m sure you’re aware of the saying ‘hindsight is 20/20.’ The numerical alignment has me thinking. As I reflect on this past year on lessons learned, how can I apply this knowledge to help Read more…
If you’re a consultant, freelancer or small business owner, how do you find balance? I’m not talking about work/life balance. I’m talking about the balance of ‘I got this’ with ‘Do I?’ The balance of the up and down, push and pull, dreams with practicality, cheerleader with the scorekeeper. I Read more…
cooldeb coming at ya’ll with some grand and groovy branding advice called the 4Vs of Branding. Gearing up for a startup launch? Refreshing an existing brand due to a change or expansion in services? Pushing out emails and social media posts yet engagement is low? No worries, keep truckin’ and Read more…
True confession time. How many of you still watch tv commercials? Okay, maybe I’m in a club by myself. But let me ask you this. How many of you appreciate a good commercial when you see it? Think Superbowl quality. Allstate has scored a brand messaging home run honoring #carolinastrong Read more…
Storytelling in the business world is more important than ever. When done right, a good story across digital content builds community and establishes thought leadership. Forget touting features and benefits. Instead, think about your prospects and customers and how you can relate to them. Think about telling your unique story. Read more…
Quick, when you think of your top tool for branding, what is it? Now, how many of you said my supply of chotchkies aka promotional products? Admittedly, I’ve not been a big fan. I don’t like getting them. They’re next to impossible to keep in stock for a sales team. Read more…
In my previous blog post, we talked about having a long-term strategy to support your content marketing. As we continue this digital discussion, we’ll focus on three must-dos: promote, measure and analyze. Promoting through organic and paid channels You’ve written a killer piece of content. Now it’s time to make Read more…
If you’re a marketer, it’s likely you’ve heard of HubSpot, an inbound marketing and sales strategy company. In addition to providing expertise and software for these services, HubSpot also offers an academy for training and certification courses. I recently completed the Content Marketing course and it was both informative and inspiring. Read more…
The sky’s the limit when it comes to our online options for connecting, exploring, communicating and gathering information. Whether you are avid, luke warm or barely in, digital living is here to stay. Let’s take a look at the digital disruptors that redefined our everyday activities. Phones, movies and shopping Read more…
Recently, I tuned into a 1A segment on NPR about identity and social media. This particular program was about President Trump and his use of Twitter as a communication tool. Spoiler alert: While I reference the president and his tweets, this is NOT a political post. It is a post on how Read more…