“Things should only move for a good reason.” I received a electronic holiday card recently, emailed from a full-service law firm. Illustrated by a generic wintery graphic, it had a simple 10-word headline: “Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a…
Book Review: “[This] will greatly enhance your ability to compete in today’s tight, demanding market.” Our 200-page, full-color strategy, branding, and website book was published and the editor of the prestigious Of Counsel magazine wrote a really wonderful two-page review….
This webinar has received 5-star reviews from 100 law and CPA firms and associations worldwide (see below). Don’t you hate programs that are long on theory but short on tangible takeaways? In this fun and fast-paced session, Ross will share 20+…
Let’s look at intellectual property (TM) cases for law firm brands, names, taglines, and phone numbers In the late 1980s, when most commercial law firms considered marketing to be either unprofessional or unethical, Joe Flom saw the opportunity to develop…
Bios for nonbinary professionals might seem tricky. Some simple considerations. I was interested to read that a partner at a prominent AmLaw 100 law firm recently came out as “non-binary.” That is, this individual identifies neither as male nor female…
Your firm’s best marketing investment could be a CBO. [This is the second half of a blog post arguing that law firms that want to charge higher rates, enhance their business development, and improve their lateral hiring should hire a…
[This is Part II of a blog post regarding why during this COVID-19 pandemic, clients are looking for their lawyers accountants to be Trusted Advisors, and how to accomplish that. Clients in 2020 are anxious, stressed, and vulnerable, which means…
Tom Cruise doesn’t stop in the middle of a movie to poll the audience. Good material that’s well presented doesn’t need gimmicks to keep attendees from leaving. If they need to keep viewers paying attention with surveys or other artificial…
Imagine your neighborhood is devastated by a flood. You fled with just the clothes on your back. Your business was destroyed, and your health is in doubt. You’re concerned about your family, your friends, your finances, your future. It’s horrific….
Times are tough. Which means it’s time to dive boldly into marketing. When times are good, everyone’s marketing. Competition is brutal. The playing field is crowded with cash-rich competitors pouring money into building their brands and grabbing client attention. Not…