Somewhere in the ’90s, casual Friday happened. At the time, many businesses were concerned about client perceptions and would post notes at their reception desks to brace visitors for the shock of seeing their employees in Dockers and button-downs. Casual Friday soon...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Free Webinar: How to Maintain Your Sanity While Working from Home Apr 9, 2020 11:30 AM CDT Presenter: Michelle Wheeler Register Now → PSM Marketing has been a “virtual” marketing company since its inception in 1997. At the time,...
Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces are scrambling to deliver services remotely while maintaining the continuity of their work. We thought it would be helpful to provide a summary of the technology tools PSM has used to remotely deliver its services as...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has impacted small businesses disproportionately. While industries like travel, hospitality, and others will benefit from government support, many small e-commerce and online businesses are struggling in the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three weeks ago, no one in the United States was expecting to hear about the closure of all public places, travel bans, and other precautions. Social distancing is now a term every person can define. As businesses grapple with how to...
Find Marketing Motivation for 2020 Do you have your 2020 Marketing Plan in place yet? If not, fear not. In fact, it’s a great time of year to focus on your business growth goals! Our 2020 Marketing Plan is for You Are you a business owner or a contractor? Maybe you...
PSM Marketing: Thought Leaders on Work-Life Balance in Minnesota Since the 90s Since its inception over 20 years ago, PSM Marketing has been a virtual marketing firm. Early on, PSM allowed for flexible work hours, remote working, video conferencing, and overall...
We like to show people, not just tell them about the value we bring to their law practice. To that end, we thought you would like to read one of our many success stories. Type of Client Plaintiff’s Employment Law Firm Situation In a meeting with Lawrence Schaefer,...
During the busy time of year - or tax season - many firms find themselves buried under mountains of email. And once email hits a critical mass, it can be nearly impossible to get organized again. When looking at productivity in firms, we have found that busy legal and...
Read Terrie’s article here > The website has long been a necessity for attorneys. At the advent of the Internet it may have been seen as a passing trend, but websites are now the number one marketing tool for any law firm or solo practitioner. If you created your...
Read Terrie’s full article here > Spring has sprung! And with the warm weather comes more opportunities for us to get out and get together. The great weather and plethora of outdoor activities in the spring and summer makes them prime seasons for more networking...
You’ve likely heard the news, read an article or have even seen PSM talk about it on our blog: Video is king for digital marketing! But as a firm, hearing “you must use video” can be annoying and frustrating. Why should you use video and what benefit will it have?...
The social media world saw many changes in 2018. From data breaches to algorithm changes, social media struggled with growing pains. Now that 2018 has ended and 2019 is in full force, there’s one question on the mind of every marketer and firm: What will the year...
Social Media 101 for Lawyers Leveraging social media platforms is essential for law firms aiming to enhance their visibility, engage with clients, and establish thought leadership. Building upon the insights from the "Like, Share, Follow: Marketing Tactics for...
The Ultimate Marketing Toolkit for New Lawyers Starting a legal career is exciting, but establishing yourself in a competitive industry can be challenging. A solid marketing strategy is essential for new lawyers to build a personal brand, attract clients, and grow...
Small firms and solo practitioners often find themselves decades into their lucrative legal career with no clear successor. After creating a respectable and decorated reputation for their firm, many are left asking themselves what’s next for the practice once their...
How to Cope (and NOT put Marketing on the Back Burner) As a successful attorney, you may sometimes be busier than you’d prefer to be. In your busiest moments, it’s tempting to reevaluate your schedule and look for ways to cut back on your time commitments. In many...
Many small firms and solo practitioners have a good understanding of marketing and how it affects their business. If you don’t have an expansive marketing department like a large firm would, you’ve likely had to educate yourself and make smart decisions about which...
Each year, an influx of bright-eyed new attorneys joins the workforce. Even so, the percentage of female attorneys remains disproportionate. In addition, thousands of women attorneys leave their firms or the field entirely, further widening the gap. These women are...
As a solo practitioner, you may sometimes get a little lonely or feel isolated from others in your profession. When you don’t have other attorneys at your firm to bounce ideas off of, it’s easy to feel stagnant in your marketing and networking efforts. Even when...
Most lawyers pressure themselves to always strive for success; their choice of career makes that clear. If you are the type of person who undergoes years of schooling, stressful tests, and a high-stakes career just to help others, you’re probably quite a go-getter....
Maintaining a blog on your firm's website is a great way to showcase your expertise. But if no one knows about your blog post, all of the blood, sweat, and tears you pour into it could be in vain. Don't let this happen! By actively promoting your blog posts, you can...
You know you need a blog on your website. You've heard all of the statistics on how it will drive traffic to your website and increase SEO and make you a thought leader, and, heck, you even have things you want to write about. But every time you open Microsoft Word to...
2018 has been a year of changes for digital marketing. The only constant has been never-ending change in everything from algorithms to privacy regulations. It is easy to ignore such rapid-fire changes or to dismiss them as not applying to your firm. After all, you...