Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Shearer leaves The Advocate after 16 years - The Newark Advocate



Shearer leaves The Advocate after 16 years

The Newark Advocate

In the most recent Ohio Associated Press awards ceremony, The Advocate won for best business writing, best sports columnist, best feature photo, best photo story, best public service, best explanatory reporting, best full page design, best digital ...



Monday, October 24, 2016

Three honored with distinguished alumni awards - NSU News



Three honored with distinguished alumni awards

NSU News

With more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor, Gray began her career in journalism at the Houston Chronicle and later developed an interest in business writing. She currently works for Ernst & Young as assistant director communications ...



Sunday, October 23, 2016

Networking in the Digital Age

It simply can't be overstated just how important networking is for business professionals. But, in an increasingly online world, the game has changed significantly from the days of handing out business cards at cocktail parties. Here we explore the concept of online business marketing. Business Networking Generally Business networking involves meeting and developing relationships with […]
                    

Friday, October 21, 2016

First job? Please stand for these 10 hard-hitting tips - Houston Business Journal



Houston Business Journal


First job? Please stand for these 10 hard-hitting tips

Houston Business Journal

I hear stories of some in the early stages of their careers making basic mistakes that cause me to shake my head. Early mistakes can have a long-term impact on future career opportunities and decisions. Here is some advice that will hold you in good ...



Thursday, October 20, 2016

Get These Two Things Right For Effective Content Marketing

Content marketing has been a hot topic in recent years, and it's an area Strategic Communications has been engaged in for some time. We have written about and given presentations on content marketing frequently, most frequently for EContent Magazine.  This June, we gave a presentation on strategic content marketing at the International Association of Business […]
                    

Most important rule in writing - Business Management Daily



Most important rule in writing

Business Management Daily

When it comes to business writing, you must make it about your readers and what they stand to gain from your words. To ensure that you always have that in mind, ask yourself these questions whenever you sit down to write: Why am I writing this? Be honest.



Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Driving Results Through High-Value Content

Recently, we did a presentation on strategic content marketing for the 2016 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) International Conference, and we thought the continued and growing interest in the subject bears further discussion, especially for entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs may have heard the term content marketing without much context or elaboration. The Content Marketing Institute […]