InLeadership CulturebyJoseph SerwachSenior Copywriter: An Artist Writing a Perfect Love Letter — Less is More?The difference between a copywriter and a content writer? Copywriting closes the sale — Content builds relationshipsFeb 4, 20221Feb 4, 20221
InThe Partnered PenbyJoseph SerwachHow to Be an Editor: Get Your Words Moving In the Same Direction, From Stillwater to Roaring Rapids?The best possible editor is a little bit like General George Patton, a juggler, a neurosurgeon — and a traffic copAug 24, 20217Aug 24, 20217
InThe Partnered PenbyJoseph SerwachWhat Else? Tired of the Same Old Story?You’re pitching a story idea — eyes glaze over — then the editor sighs: “What else ya’ got?”Sep 9, 20203Sep 9, 20203
InLeadership CulturebyJoseph SerwachThe Real Writing Gift: Teach Us Something NewWe hire talent to solve problems: So start with the trick only you know how to handle — inspire usMar 9, 20222Mar 9, 20222
InPublishousbyJoseph SerwachBefore and After the Social Media Era: Centralized vs. Decentralized Sources of KnowledgeWe no longer have to call or see each other — just follow.Jun 12, 20201Jun 12, 20201
InThe StartupbyJoseph SerwachHow to make news: Seven rules for sharpening press releasesWant to make news? Here are seven rules for sharpening press releases that influence media and strengthen your SEO — as well as five ways…Sep 4, 20191Sep 4, 20191
InLeadership CulturebyJoseph SerwachStrength trumps weakness: How to own a categoryStrength trumps weakness. Frank Sinatra refused to change his name to Frankie Satin, inventing an enduring brand that’s now 100-years-old.Sep 15, 2019Sep 15, 2019
Joseph SerwachMotown PR, marketing lessonsThe music died for the original Motown publicist last week, as the newly released Once in a Great City examined why 1962–64 was Detroit’s…Sep 6, 2019Sep 6, 2019
InThe Partnered PenbyJoseph SerwachThe Difference Between Propaganda, Public Relations, and Real JournalismLose your readers' trust, and they can and will find more far more reliable news sourcesOct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
InThe StartupbyJoseph SerwachBrands are bridges: How SEO, PR work togetherBrands are bridges — or matchmakers — connecting people who together comprise the perfect fit. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and public…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
InLeadership CulturebyJoseph Serwach‘The Grandma Test’ and 4 other Ways to Gauge Your Content — PR DailyWorried your digital and social media content aren’t effective? Worried your content isn’t connecting? Do people “get” what you do for a…Feb 7, 2014Feb 7, 2014
InKoinoniabyJoseph SerwachBoy Scout Branding BlunderMission First — trying to be something else is a recipe for disasterFeb 18, 20201Feb 18, 20201
InThe StartupbyJoseph SerwachBe True: “Out of Character” BrandingBrands are like people: Try something “out of character’’ and the people who love them will get outraged.Nov 19, 20191Nov 19, 20191
InLeadership CulturebyJoseph SerwachPersonal branding, thought leadership: Like diet, exerciseBuilding your personal brand with thought leadership is like dieting and exercise. Many try changes then quickly revert to old behaviors…Sep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019
InThe StartupbyJoseph SerwachPope Francis: How to unify, personalize brandsPope Francis, steward of the world’s oldest and most enduring brand, shows how to grow a big tent while personalizing every engagement. As…Sep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019
InLeadership CulturebyJoseph SerwachCan We Get a Photo? How Your Favorite Picture Reveals Your Values, Personal BrandThe one picture pose you ‘go-to’ for the most photos tells your personal and professional life storyJun 22, 20211Jun 22, 20211
InThe StartupbyJoseph SerwachBranding Needs RebrandingBranding’s biggest challenge: “Branding” is over-used (and often misunderstood) by everyone from politicians to journalists to executives…Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019
InThe Partnered PenbyJoseph SerwachBuilding a Destination Brand: The Powerful Appeal of Something Pure and TrueHow “Find Your True North’’ became the Pure Michigan brandMar 6, 2020Mar 6, 2020
InThe SpiritbyJoseph SerwachThe Spirituality of Retail? When Sales Sounds Like Faith — and Vice VersaNeighborhood stores, churches face many of the same challenges, opportunitiesDec 15, 20201Dec 15, 20201
InThe Partnered PenbyJoseph SerwachThe Meaning of Passive Income: Jobs Stop When You StopArtists create assets: The difference between a job and an appreciating idea, business or productJun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020