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Trends, tips & best practices for communicating effectively in today’s digital first economy.
Laura Dunkley, a communications expert and Principal at L. Dunkley Communications, shares success stories, as well as tips to help organizations reach their goals through communications best practices and build strong relationships within our business environment and local community.
BUSINESS • MARKETING • SOCIAL MEDIA • SUSTAINABILITY
Social Media Strategy Research Tips.
A successful social media strategy begins with research. Research helps identify what social media tactics are right for your business. Here are tips to get started.
Communication is key to a Successful Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability strategies help business leaders define their organization's values and vision, set goals, and make decisions.. Communication plays a key role in the strategy’s success.
How to run a marketing planning session.
If you are an existing business, it is time to review and update your marketing plan! Here are a few steps to prepare for your planning session and create a marketing plan that gets results. If you are a start-up, use the second half of the guiding questions to get started.
Steps to Create a Target Audience Persona
When it comes to promoting your business, it is essential to know your ‘target audience’ - who they are, how do they think, and their location.
When to use Stock Photography
The answer to when is the best time to use stock photography for your marketing, is ‘sometimes’. Whether you are a retail store owner, e-commerce business, wholesaler, professional service provider, or large organization, stock photos can be a valuable asset when designing marketing content.
How to Create a CASL Compliance Program
Organizations should create a CASL compliance program to reduce the risk of sending electronic messages that could be considered SPAM.
Getting Started: Building your First Website
A website is an important, arguably the most important, marketing channel for any business. A website is key to building an online brand, lead generation, creating a positive customer experience, and getting repeat business. Here is how to prepare when building your first website.
7 Simple Communication Techniques Inspired by Patagonia
Communication is an important part of Patagonia’s success. In his book “Let my People go Surfing”, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, inspires us with some simple techniques on how to use communication to build a successful business.
Plan a successful event by asking these questions
Every entrepreneur, charitable organization, not-for-profit, and yes, even public organizations, needs to remember that the main goal of exhibiting at any event, is to promote your business with the intent to increase the value of your organization. When planning your next event, there are some key questions to ask to ensure success.
Communication Goals and Objectives
What is the difference between communication goals & communication objectives? They both help us define where we want to take our business, but goals are broad and objectives are more specific.