At the beginning of 2020 at a “Being more strategic” workshop by the Professional Marketing Forum the delegates – from a variety of legal, accountancy, property and consultancy firms – reflected on how to improve strategic thinking both in themselves and their firms. A further session is imminent and I Read More
I recently joined a webinar organised by The Worshipful Company of Marketors called “The State of the Marketing Profession – Past, Present and Future” by Professor Malcolm McDonald. You know that feeling you get sometimes when everyone is saying one thing and you believe another, and then begin to doubt Read More
My latest video (7 minutes) is “Marketing basics – What are the 4Ps and why are they still useful?”. It will help you avoid making a common mistake to ensure that your marketing is effective. The video is designed for non-marketers who want to understand one of the most influential Read More
“Love in a time of Cholera” by Gabriel García Márquez is a great book. It reflects many themes we are experiencing today such as the Coronavirus plague and the attempts to maintain relationships across great distances. So what about marketing in a time of Coronavirus? Once professional service firms transitioned Read More
On 23rd April, in conjunction with Tim Prizeman of Kelso PR, I participated in a webinar on "Emergency marketing for accountants – launching services and gaining clients during the crisis and recovery". My 17 minute segment focused on marketing strategy for accountants and tax advisors - but the principles are Read More
