The purpose of this brief article is to convey PSM LLC’s approach to public and media relations for lawyers and law firms. Getting Started with Public Relations for Attorneys Before a public and media relations strategy can be implemented there are a number precursors...
With so many business and personal challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget three things: First, your clients are looking for help and advice as they confront the same challenges you and your firm are coping with today. Second, search engine...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have all been receiving a barrage of emails from companies small and large about how they are handling the COVID-19 Pandemic. In our opinion, most of them are WAY too long and provide details that customers and employees simply...
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...
Like almost everything else in business, there are cycles of what clients and customers want to read in blogs and in articles. In 2020, the most important development in content marketing trends is that the preferences of clients and customers are changing again. As a...
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...
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...
In previous decades, attorneys like you may have been able to generate buzz for your practice through print ads, newsletters, and traditional marketing strategies; that’s simply not the case in 2019. With so many firms in competition for the same cases, you have 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...
Content is about the music, not the words. That’s why it is too important to be written by lawyers and other professionals. It’s not that you don’t know your stuff; rather, it’s that you know it too well. As a result, few attorneys understand how to explain something...
Facebook for Fun or Business? Most of us have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. We tend to love it for reconnecting with old friends, sharing our news and looking at endless pictures of acquaintances when we are supposed to be sleeping. But since Facebook has...
Effective Communication means saying the right thing at the right time. It is difficult for growing firms and solo practitioners to keep up with their marketing and communications plans. An effective and concise marketing strategy can do wonders for them. Through this...
PR 101 for Lawyers PSM Marketing relies heavily on a comprehensive PR strategy to help clients build name recognition and awareness in the marketplace. PSM Founder and President, Terrie S. Wheeler, MBC, a veteran in Law Firm Marketing, shares her understanding of the...
Before I began working with law firms, I was an assistant editor of a Very Serious Business Newsmagazine where there was constant debate about the best length for a story. Other than the breaking news section, where articles were relatively short so all the week’s...
Why Professional Service Firms Should Embrace Video Marketing Professional service firms, such as law practices and consulting agencies, rely heavily on trust, expertise, and personal connections to attract and retain clients. While traditional marketing methods like...
This past summer, an elderly uncle passed away, leaving my sister and me with both the burden and honor of settling his affairs as co-executors. Our already busy lives were rocked with this out-of-left-field assignment as we began making what felt like mile-long...
Twitter announced last Thursday, June 15th, 2017, that it will be making changes to their platform to make it "lighter, faster, and easier to use." Many of the changes came about because of user feedback, said Grace Kim, Twitter's head of user research and design. For...
If websites were first dates, many of you would be in trouble. Between grungy appearances, poor planning skills, and shallow talking points, many websites share the undesirable traits of first-date horror stories. Is it possible your website fits that description?...
So what are The Four Pillars of Marketing? The Four Pillars provide the construct for lawyers to use as they seek to develop and implement a marketing plan that will cover all the most important elements and best practices for lawyers. It’s not enough to just write...
Have you been asking yourself, “How can I tell if my current brand needs to be updated?” Or maybe, “Where do I start if I think my brand needs to be updated?” Thankfully, auditing your brand while it requires work, is fairly straight forward and DEFINITELY worth the...
How to Write a Blog Post in 30 Minutes (Yes, It’s Possible!) Blogging is one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience, establish authority, and boost your online presence. However, many professionals struggle to find the time to write. The good news?...