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Muskingum Masters the Media — Momentarily

October 30, 2008

Conservation Districts — county-level natural resource agencies — seem to be getting more serious about marketing and communications. Some of them have hired me (thank you very much), and their [...]

What Happens When the Facts Speak for Themselves?

October 29, 2008

Usually, nothing. Take this sign here: It has some real facts about a real problem. And now that you know these facts, what are you going to do differently for [...]

Why Hot Cider Is Better Than Iced Tea

October 28, 2008

“…very subtle cues from our environment can significantly influence behavior and feelings,” that’s according to Yale Professor Dr. Lawrence Williams, who ran a series of studies that were reported in [...]

When They Blow Hot Air, Keep Talking Hot Water

October 27, 2008

According to a fresh poll on global warming, majorities of Virginians from all walks of life believe that global warming is real and is a problem. An interesting note here [...]

Subtle Differences Make This One, Break That One

October 23, 2008

Here’s a question I get a lot — “How can we not use the word watershed?” “What word can I use instead?” The answer is that the best substitute for [...]

If They Can Do It, So Can You

October 23, 2008

The Lions Club, representing millions of community volunteers, recently hired Lipman Hearne to freshen up their look and marketing materials. Apologies in advance for this blurry screenshot — but note [...]

Simple and Sweet

October 21, 2008

“Do your part” is the new kid on the words that work list, and here it is in action over at the Southwest Florida Water Management District website.

It Sounds Better Than It Looks

October 20, 2008

Click here to actually watch this video. The producers have not made it available for bloggers to use on their sites. There’s a lot to like about the “Water Conservation [...]