2025 saw a major shift in how law firms view risk. For the first time, reputational risk trumped revenue as the number-one concern for law firms, according to Embroker, a business insurance provider serving law firms. According to Embroker’s 2025 Legal Risk Index, reputational risks and employment-related claims are now tied — at 47% each […]
A field trip through the 7 key elements of a great press release As a kid in grade school, the words “we’re watching a movie today” was music to my ears. Would it be another boring PBS documentary or something exciting like “Bill Nye the Science Guy?” No, even better — “The Magic School Bus.” […]
Public relations (PR) is no longer a “nice to have” for law firms — it’s a business imperative. The firms dominating industry rankings, media conversations and LinkedIn feeds aren’t doing so by chance. They’re investing strategically in visibility, credibility and thought leadership — the very outcomes PR is built to achieve. Yet one of the […]
‘Twas the night before holiday vacation, and all through the law firm, not a body was stirring — except for you, that dedicated marketing director finalizing next year’s budget. OK, maybe you’re also watching for price drops on Amazon. ‘Tis the season, after all. Since you likely bought, wrapped and sent all the firm’s client […]
Every law firm marketer has been asked this question — often by a managing partner or practice leader: “What’s the ROI of our firm’s public relations? Did that article bring in any new clients?” It’s a fair question, but it’s also the wrong question. In professional services, the sales cycle is long, complex and deeply […]
Just like you, I saw the Coldplay concert drama play out on my social media feed this summer. As a (ahem) seasoned marketing and PR professional, I couldn’t help but empathize with Astronomer’s marketing and PR team (who, in my opinion, responded brilliantly). It was a vivid reminder of Warren Buffett’s famous line: “It takes […]
I’m sharing some trends I believe any professional services firm or B2B company should consider when implementing marketing strategies this year.
How much more efficient and effective does AI actually make marketing agencies?
There’s a well-known principle in business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing: Brands that have a higher “share of voice” than their “share of market” will grow. This is called the “excess share of voice” (ESOV) rule. While market share is a widely known metric, share of voice (SOV) isn’t as clear. It’s defined a number of ways depending […]
Google recently launched a ‘helpful content’ update to its search algorithm to prioritize unique and thorough content for its users. Conversely, it will automatically identify content that seems to have little value, low added value or is otherwise not particularly helpful to those performing the searches. When it identifies what it considers deficient pages and […]