Still having trouble pinpointing the differences between brand and marketing? It’s understandable. The business world uses the terms interchangeably. There is a distinct connection between the two. But they are not the same. Think of it this way. Your brand is the heart of your organization. Your marketing is your voice. Your brand defines who…
I was honored to be asked to contribute to this BrandAwareness.io article along with other marketing experts. Here’s what I said. Nonprofit Campaign Engages Younger Generations Nonprofits earn better results when they tailor their fundraising and marketing strategies to specific audiences. By understanding the people they want to reach-their interests, concerns, and motivations-they can create…
In the nonprofit world, relationships are everything. The generosity of others powers your organization, so taking time to recognize and appreciate donors isn’t just polite—it’s essential. Effective donor recognition isn’t just about saying “thank you.” It’s about building lasting connections and making supporters feel integral to your mission. For many nonprofit leaders, the idea of…
Last week, I wrote an article about brand messaging pillars. Brand messaging pillars are the three to four messages that help stakeholders understand what makes your organization unique and why they should learn more and get involved. The best pillars are built into your organization’s brand framework. As with every other brand element, your pillars…
Happy Friday, dear reader! Let’s talk today about the marketing channels available when planning a marketing campaign. There are hundreds of choices, and not all are created equal. Plus, to be successful, it’s essential to plan a comprehensive, integrated marketing strategy. An integrated marketing strategy is a cohesive and coordinated approach to utilizing multiple marketing…
Have you ever heard of a writer’s dump doc? Not a document dump, when a bunch of people in trouble release a ton of information in order to distract and confuse. A dump doc is my antidote to the scary blank Google sheet that I confront every time I sit down to start writing a…
If you read my LinkedIn newsletter, you know that I will be musing about Thought Leadership this month both there and here on this blog. This is one of my most favorite content marketing topics because I think it’s such a powerful way to enhance a brand and it’s a lot of fun to write.…
In my most recent newsletter, I discuss how the human conflict of logic versus emotion plays out in our purchasing decisions and how marketing professionals should understand this conflict to be effective. #marketingstrategy #consumerbehavior #contentmarketing #freelancewriter #contentwriter #marketingcommunications #communicationstrategy #consumerinsights https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/notice-what-say-do-pamela-georgiana-mba
Today is Giving Tuesday and I have thoughts. Please read my latest newsletter on LinkedIn at the link below. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-take-giving-tuesday-pamela-georgiana-mba
I’ve written about the importance of brand voice in this blog before. I was speaking then about writing in the brand voice of a nonprofit, which is critical when trying to appeal to donors. In that role, it was important that I communicate in a way that both inspires the reader to want to help…
