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Beyond the Product Spec: Why Your Story Matters More Than Ever
If you lead marketing, communications, or business development in manufacturing or industrial B2B, you already know the details matter. Your products are built to exacting standards to meet needs most people never even see – but your customers depend on every one of them. Few may think about the valve that is critical to controlling…
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Day: A Caution to Business Leaders Who Value Communication
This Saturday, May 3, 2025, marks World Press Freedom Day, a timely moment to reflect not just on the role of the press in democracy, but its essential function in business, especially in industries that thrive on credibility, compliance, and trust. Before founding my communications firm five years ago, I spent more than two decades…
Read MoreYour Reputation Matters to You, So it Matters to Us: Operating Like Your Name is On Our Door
Reputation isn’t just the title of a Taylor Swift album – it’s the foundation of your company’s growth. We get it. Your brand is on the line, and we take that responsibility seriously. A recent Axios Harris Poll ranked companies based on public perception, highlighting the influence of reputation in driving business success. Top-ranked companies…
Read MoreFrom Corporate Structure to Entrepreneurial Hustle: Lessons Learned in Nashville’s Thriving Business Scene
In October of 2019, after more than 20 years working for someone else, I took the plunge into Nashville’s entrepreneurial world. I resigned from a top corporate communications job, leaving behind the structure and comfort of corporate life to build something of my own. Then, just months later, the world shut down due to COVID,…
Read MoreRun With Scissors, But Mind the Grip: Taking the Right Risks for the Right Rewards
At some point, we’ve all been caught running with scissors – a universal childhood chance to flirt with danger. Sure, it might have led to a serious “dos and don’ts” conversation with an adult, but who can resist a little thrill? Running with sharp objects comes with risks, no doubt, but in the world of…
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Measure Impact, Not Activity:
Evolving Your Marcomm Efforts to Become Results-Driven
In today’s world, companies and organizations rely on agencies like ours to engage who matters most and drive reputation. But how should clients measure that success? Spoiler alert: it’s about impact, not activity. This results-driven mindset is evident in our relationship with you, our client. Before we act, we want to understand what you want.…
Read MoreLeverage Media Coverage to Expand Your Brand!
It is one of the easiest ways to amplify and validate a brand’s value propositions. WHAT’S THE DEAL?: Media coverage increases brand awareness and thought leadership development. It is a critical third-party endorsement of your products and services. It’s often seen as a reliable, trustworthy, external source validating your brand. Here are three top strategies…
Read MoreMore Than Messaging: Don’t Underestimate the Value of Expert Communicators
In today’s workplace, everyone’s a communicator. The flow of information is continuous and multi-channel, encompassing emails, texts, instant chat platforms, social media, and more. The dialogue is constant… with no expertise or experience needed to send a message. So, if everyone in today’s workplace is communicating, what role does that leave for those typically assigned…
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