As AI search engines grapple with hallucinations and unreliable information, people (and AI systems themselves) are doubling down on trusted “sources of truth” like peer-reviewed rankings to deliver accurate recommendations. In this episode of “Spill the Ink,” Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers, explains how law firms can use legal directories like Best Lawyers to […]
You carefully craft a press release. You go through rounds of internal edits and approvals. The quote is massaged more than a bowl of kale at a trendy salad spot. You send it out to the media … and the published story has errors. Sigh. Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming all too common. In today’s […]
A solid public relations strategy is an essential part of a savvy legal marketer’s arsenal. PR is a unique and powerful tool unlike other marketing efforts because it offers third-party validation: When a lawyer is quoted in an online news story, appears as a pundit on a news show or publishes something in an industry […]
Raychel Lean, account manager at Reputation Ink and an award-winning former legal journalist, was recently featured as a guest on the Around the Ladder podcast, hosted by Erika Steinberg. Around the Ladder spotlights professionals whose career paths don’t follow a traditional journey. In the episode, Lean shares her unconventional journey from a small coastal village […]
Publicity for the sake of publicity no longer moves the needle for law firms. In a crowded legal market, the value of a media placement is measured by its ability to influence the right stakeholders, not by the size of the outlet. A national mention may draw attention inside the firm, but if it does […]
Understanding the methodology behind legal rankings can transform how law firms approach the nomination process. In this “Spill the Ink” episode, Elizabeth Petit, Vice President of Research and Development at Best Lawyers, pulls back the curtain on the peer-review process that has been the rankings program’s foundation since 1983. Michelle and Elizabeth also discuss 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 […]
As a former reporter, I learned quickly that silence rarely serves those in the spotlight. I recall attempts to interview or otherwise obtain a statement from a subject of a story — an embroiled commercial developer, a local executive or a city council member — only to be ghosted or given a dismissive “no comment,” […]
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 […]