You should be talking about philosophies—not just tactics—in your thought leadership
CMO Series Live Special: The AI Revolution and What it Means for CMOs
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Redefining Value: What Today’s Legal Buyers Want - On Record PR
Ian Ribald of Ballard Spahr on Taking a Holistic Approach to Client Development in Legal Marketing - Passle's CMO Series Podcast EP169
Paul Askew of Withersworldwide on Why Legal Marketing Needs to Get Personal - Passle's CMO Series Podcast EP149
Maggie Watkins on Leveraging Client Feedback: Lessons From Outside The Legal Industry - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
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Michelle Murray on Key Client Programs: What Your Firm Needs to Know - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
Podcast Episode 175: The Importance of Being More Thoughtful, Empathetic, and Following the Platinum Rule in Business
Susan Hollender of Michael Best on legal products and the role of the Chief Growth Officer - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
Bob Robertson of Jackson Lewis on the dimensions of client service and the role of marketing - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
Dave Southern on driving legal BD with client-based collaboration - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
Paula Zirinsky of Structura Strategy Group on clients, romance, and where law firms can up their engagement game - Passle's CMO Series Podcast
Angela Quinn of Husch Blackwell on aligning your firm around the client experience - Passle CMO Series Podcast
[EP. 54] Lawyers, You Might Be Surprised How Your Clients Choose You
Lawyers, These Are Critical Skills To Have When You Are Meeting With Potential Clients
[LEGAL MARKETING MOMENTS] Is It Time To Bundle Your Services and Your Pricing?
[EP. 50] How Soon Should You Contact A Potential Client?
[EP. 51] Lawyers and Legal Marketers, Here Is A Webinar and Virtual Event Checklist For You
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In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains the benefits of attorneys talking in their thought leadership about their philosophies regarding solving clients' legal and...more
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On Thursday 5th June, we hosted CMO Series Live 2025 in New York. Throughout the day, we witnessed incredible sessions led by marketing and law firm leaders. Today, we are revisiting one of the standout sessions from the day,...more
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Recently, I was invited to a “fireside chat” with Matt Dixon by the executive intelligence firm Equilar....more
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Creating deep connections with clients can lead to new opportunities for law firms to gain a greater understanding of their goals. In today’s episode of the CMO Series Podcast, Will Eke is joined by Ian Ribald, Chief...more
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Let’s face it: at this point, we all know a strong online presence is essential for law firms to attract and engage clients. Potential clients often begin their search for legal services online (yes, really), making it...more
Does your law firm’s target audience – the people you’re currently reaching – represent the ideal client you want to attract? With so much going on in digital marketing, it’s easy to get caught up in counting the wrong...more
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that provides valuable insights into your website’s performance. For law firms, this can be a game-changer. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to leverage Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to...more
Law firms are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining clients. Traditional marketing techniques are no longer sufficient in a world driven by digital innovation and evolving consumer behavior. This blog...more
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As a lawyer, building and maintaining your network is crucial to your professional success. Your previous clients can be an excellent resource for generating referrals, but what happens after your case has concluded?...more
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Hyper-personalization goes beyond one-time marketing events. It is about harnessing the long-term drivers of growth and prioritizing customer lifetime value. This is achieved by utilizing data and analytics collected at each...more