In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how, with a particular two-pronged strategy, corporate law firms need not have to choose between either publishing client alerts quickly but...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why, when it comes to the length of written marketing and business development content, law firms should not give their readers a whole chicken...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why lawyers should not overlook how thought leadership could benefit their legal careers by alerting their colleagues to the fact that they are...more
Co-authoring thought leadership is a strategic way to strengthen your relationships with those people you think could help you build your practice and book of business.
I am constantly pushing the attorneys I ghostwrite...more
Law firms should avoid falling into the same trap that caused the demise of almost 3,000 U.S. newspapers -
According to Northwestern University, since 2005, approximately 2,886 U.S. newspapers—about a third of the...more
2/20/2024
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When lawyers ask the readers of their marketing and business development content to parse legal jargon, jump through intellectual hoops, or simply wade through dense and uninteresting writing, they’ve failed....more
1/30/2024
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A sustained increase in published thought leadership can help lateral partners and practice groups avoid the unmet business generation expectations that plague so many lateral moves.
There’s a lot of commentary out there...more
A catchy title, compelling introductory paragraph(s), and substantive subheadings are the surefire way to get people to read your thought leadership content.
As you yourself have surely noticed, we are all way too busy today...more
1/10/2024
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Don’t sleep on how timely thought leadership can position you and your colleagues as authorities on the areas of law you practice or the industries you serve.
Lawyers and their law firms often view timely thought...more
You’ll boost your personal brand and look and sound like a million bucks when you invest a few dollars in this.
It never ceases to amaze me how many attorneys I see on video and webinars and hear on podcasts who don’t make...more
When lawyers collaborate with an outside writer to help them craft and publish thought-leadership marketing content, they are making a small investment for which they could realize significant ROIs....more
11/30/2023
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Personal LinkedIn posts have a place, but if your ratio of personal posts to professional posts gets out of whack, you will damage your professional brand.
Let’s talk about a problem I’m seeing with LinkedIn posts these...more
11/28/2023
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Effective referral marketing content for plaintiffs’ firms does more than tout gaudy numbers.
When plaintiffs’ attorneys and their firms publish content—including thought leadership content—aimed at their referral sources...more
11/14/2023
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Law firms should use educational email campaigns to nurture “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients, to convert them into clients.
Some lawyers get frustrated by “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients who are not...more
10/30/2023
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Thought leadership is a long-term positioning play. Don’t worry about getting a quick ROI from it.
If you are investing in thought leadership, don’t worry about getting a quick ROI from it.
Thought leadership is...more
10/25/2023
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Your wisdom differentiates you from peers and competitors. Make sure your thought leadership communicates the wisdom you bring to your clients’ matters.
The most effective and persuasive thought leadership is infused with...more
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Lawyers can use bylined articles to secure media coverage for themselves regarding the topics they’re writing about -
Interestingly, as the influence of the media has shrunk based on the internet and the contraction of...more
9/28/2023
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Keeping your thought leadership short gives you more opportunities to get in front of your target audiences while still allowing you to show off your knowledge and wisdom.
Lawyers and other professional services providers...more
9/25/2023
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The best ghostwriters don’t just write. They work with their clients to frame their ideas in ways that produce content that is relevant, valuable, and compelling to their target audiences.
If you are thinking about hiring...more
9/13/2023
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Just because a prospective client is not ready to engage you and your law firm today does not mean all hope is lost....more