by John Hellerman | Sep 1, 2013 | BrightPro, Business Development, Content Marketing, John Hellerman, Law
Situation/Objective: The national law firm of Ford & Harrison built its name on its labor and employment practice. Its reputation was firmly established, and needed little enhancement. But while recognized as a leading firm in its area, Ford & Harrison knew it...
by John Hellerman | Jun 15, 2013 | Business Development, Content Marketing, John Hellerman, Marin Seifert
If you follow this kind of stuff, you know that in April, Google tweaked its search algorithm to reward mobile-friendly websites. Those that are mobile-friendly (that is, they display well on your iPhone and other mobile devices) got a bump in search rankings,...
by John Hellerman | Jun 6, 2013 | Business Development, Case Study, Content Marketing, John Hellerman, Law
Situation/Objective: A national, home-warranty company faced a class-action law suit prompted over the way the company notified its customers of policy changes. The suit exposed the company to more than $225 million in damages. The company felt that the problem was...
by John Hellerman | Mar 21, 2013 | Branding, Business Development, Content Marketing, John Hellerman
It pokes some gentle—okay, maybe not so gentle—fun at the sometimes-different perceptions that partners and marketing staff have about the value of PR opportunities. While the video focuses (to the chagrin of the animated marketer) on the Best Lawyers awards program,...
by John Hellerman | Mar 12, 2012 | Business Development, John Hellerman, Reputation, Social Media
“Look Ma, no ads.” That’s what the founders of Mint.com might have said after they sold their company for $170 million a few weeks ago. You might think that building a $170 million business – especially for consumer services like Mint.com’s...
by John Hellerman | Feb 16, 2012 | Branding, Business Development, Content Marketing, John Hellerman
For decades, law firm marketing departments have been split into two functions: business development and communications. However, as companies become more marketing savvy, they have come to realize that these two areas of expertise are not mutually exclusive. As HC...
