by Margot Carmichael Lester | Aug 11, 2020 | Blogs & Blogging, Content & Content Operations, Writing/How to Write
There's a lot out there on why empathy is important in content marketing and PR, and some tactics on how to figure out what you need to be empathetic about, but one thing that isn't getting enough attention to me is the craft of conveying empathy. You can have all the...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | May 19, 2020 | Blogs & Blogging, Content & Content Operations, Writing/How to Write
Leverage the power of your ideas. Thought leadership content marketing is a solid opportunity to position yourself as a knowledgeable, trustworthy source of actionable information, thoughtful insights or empathetic communication. Beyond your own website/blog, your...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Mar 4, 2020 | Blogs & Blogging, Content & Content Operations, Writing/How to Write
Does the thought of grammar make you feel like this? via GIPHY A holiday that strikes fear in the hearts of many. Thanks to school, most of us have strong feelings about grammar. Fear. Loathing. Frustration. That's largely because we don't really do a great job of...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Jan 7, 2020 | Blogs & Blogging, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion
Do you use email marketing? See the elements of a successful and creative marketing email from 1-800-Got-Junk. I'm a shameless promoter of 1-800-Got-Junk. Having used them in multiple cities over multiple years, I can vouch for the quality of their work helping me...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Nov 15, 2019 | Blogs & Blogging, Writing/How to Write
One of my favorite things is teaching others to write more persuasively to advocate for the things they care most about. This weekend, I'm taking my show on the road to the North Carolina AIDS Action Network's annual conference, Building Power Across the Spectrum, in...
by Margot Carmichael Lester | Aug 20, 2019 | Blogs & Blogging, Content & Content Operations
Humans are curious by nature. Content marketers can capitalize on this by producing articles, videos and infographics that show how things are made or done. Behind-the-scenes content is an opportunity to invite the audience in for a tour of your operation, meet some...
