Crisis Communication Best Practices

Crisis Communication Best Practices

Time-sensitive. Not planned. Stressful. These are a few words that come to mind when I hear the term “crisis communications.” No matter what type of organization you work for or even if you own your own business, chances are you’ve experienced a time-sensitive,...
3 Effective Ways to Manage Multiple Clients

3 Effective Ways to Manage Multiple Clients

Congrats! You’ve landed multiple clients for your business. After the initial excitement wears off, the reality of what this actually means soon sets in. How will you manage this? What tools can available to help you feel less overwhelmed? I spent the first 10+...
5 Steps to Gaining C-Suite Approval for Social Media

5 Steps to Gaining C-Suite Approval for Social Media

A few years back, I was nearly through a 60-minute presentation on social media with a room full of directors from across the organization when one lone voice finally asked the question on everyone’s mind: What will all of this [social media focus and work] do for us?...
Reconnecting with Reviews – Why we need reviews in our online portfolio

Reconnecting with Reviews – Why we need reviews in our online portfolio

Online reviews have become a part of everyday purchase decisions and social media interaction. Still, business owners and companies have a hard time with reviews. The potential pitfalls and not too obvious numbers of returns make it hard to see the benefits. Although...
3 Ways to Develop a Successful Holiday Marketing Campaign 

3 Ways to Develop a Successful Holiday Marketing Campaign 

Is it just me or did the holiday sales start even earlier this year? Many retailers offered “Black Friday Week” deals instead of “Black Friday” deals. Based on what I’ve read and heard from family and friends, these week-long deals made...
The Most Dangerous Word in Social Media

The Most Dangerous Word in Social Media

I ran a business page on Facebook called Brocade Certification, which supported the Brocade Certification Program. It was a place where I could engage with our candidates, keep them informed about the program, have some fun by posting challenges, and occasionally,...