I’m not sure if this is one of the reasons I’m passionate about marketing or not, but I used to really enjoy watching infomercials when I was a kid. I dreamed of refinishing some furniture with QRB, and was entranced by the latest vacuum seal technology. My friends and I even shot our own video
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Legal Marketing Trends in 2024
Each year, Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine does a round-up of the latest legal trends. For the second year in a row I shared my thoughts on a legal marketing trend everyone should be paying attention to. “Whether you routinely celebrate the work anniversaries of connections on LinkedIn, or have recently purchased a Stanley Quencher, social media…
How to Measure Your Digital Marketing & Set Some Goals
The most followed page on Facebook (other than Facebook’s official page, which is very Meta) is that of Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. He has more than 162 million followers, and every post he shares garners hundreds of thousands of comments and likes within a few hours.The most-liked social media post of all…
What Your Firm Should Have in Common with Sports Illustrated
About the time this Wisconsin Lawyer arrives in your mailbox, the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated will be hitting newsstands. As it does every year, Vogue’s “September issue” will highlight the fashion trends for the coming year. In December, Time will name its “Person of the Year.” These signature issues are planned many months –…
Ethical Social Media Use for the Modern Attorney
Social media is one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools that modern lawyers can use to market themselves. However, determining which platforms to use, properly setting up accounts, and deciding what to post and how often can be a daunting task. This is especially true when considering the many ethical rules that attorneys must…
What do you know about WisLawNOW?
Getting the most out of the professional and business associations you belong to is something I’m always talking about with my clients. Most of these organizations have websites, newsletters, magazines, and social media accounts they need to fill with useful content. Some of them make a point of highlighting their members whenever possible. Putting yourself…
Social Media for Lawyers: How to Use it Effectively and Ethically
Figuring out how to use social media to market your law practice can be a daunting task. Especially when you realize all the ethics rules you must follow if you don’t want to put your license in jeopardy!
On July 7, I’m teaming up with Amanda Sexton from FocusWorks Marketing to lead a workshop on…
Become a Diversity Ally: 9 Ways to Make a Difference
I recently co-authored an article on nine ways you can be a better ally with two other nonresident members of the State Bar of Wisconsin — Roya Bahrami and Ioua Alen Marcyn B. Lagazo. As we note in the article, “Being an ally isn’t about being “woke.” It’s about being a decent human being.”
There…
What ‘The Godfather’ Taught Me About Practicing Law
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Godfather. The gangster flick is consistently rated as one of the greatest movies ever made, and its popularity has only increased with age.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of The Godfather. The gangster flick is consistently rated as…
The Write Way to Build Your Practice
To be a lawyer is to be a writer. In this profession, there’s no way to escape putting pen to paper, or more realistically, fingers to keyboard. Many attorneys do so much writing on behalf of clients, the thought of setting time aside to write for one’s self is overwhelming. However, getting published is a…