Communication

Is universal recognition desirable?

Every organization is competing for consumer attention. Out of fatigue in that process, one of the key phrases I sometimes hear is, “no one knows about [insert: us, this event, this program or anything they’re promoting]. The first time I heard that, it stung a bit. I was…

Creating effective, efficient drip campaigns

Picture it: you’re sitting at home, and suddenly you start to hear “drip drop, drip drop, drip drop.” No matter how that sound makes you feel, one thing is certain – you’re going to take action. The same applies to your organization’s next drip campaign. Let’s take a…

New year, new you? Maybe not.

Throughout history, the dawning of a new year has always been synonymous with beginnings. In fact, the month of January was named after the Roman god Janus. Depicted with two faces, one facing forward and the other backward, Janus was the god of gates and doors, often associated…

Self-reflection: Showing appreciation in a digital age

We’re always just a finger tap away from near-instantaneous connection with others. It’s as simple as pressing send on a text, liking a photo or commenting on someone’s post. While technology has its perks, that pesky screen sometimes gets in the way of forming connections and showing genuine…

Self-reflection: Internal communication dos and don’ts

You’ve probably encountered a business with clear internal communication gaps before. It’s easy to spot. Employees don’t have answers to questions, practices are changed with no notice or you receive conflicting information from different employees. That’s one aspect of internal communication. A second aspect focuses on communicating essential…