I’m Alana Kohl, and I approve this message.
Can you do the same with confidence? Political ads are abundant, with no end in sight. And at the end of each ad is the candidate’s affirmation that they approve the message. Can you imagine if their enthusiastic community organizers or die-hard supporters were given carte blanche to communicate their reasoning for endorsing or working...
What do Google, GEICO and Wealthfront have in common?
An outside-the-box approach to company name selection Apparently, it is name changing season. Over the last year, name changes have been one of the more popular services being requested by AdvisorPR. For some, it’s due to a merger of two competing firms coming together as one. For others, it’s a proactive play to go independent...
M&A is Rampant: How to Stay Competitive
Return to Marketing Basics Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are all the rage in the financial services industry right now. But, if you don’t want to participate in these ventures, consider the other “A”—addition. As a marketing major (many moons ago), marketing 101 taught us the 4 Ps of marketing – Product, Placement, Price and Promotion....
3 things that are destroying your brand
What to stop and start right now You don’t see it. And you can’t feel, smell, taste or touch it. But it’s there – lurking on your website. On your social media platforms. In your client letters. Brochures. You may even be delivering some of it yourself. It’s client repellent. It’s out there, and you’re...
CRISIS COMMUNICATION WHEN DISASTER STRIKES: WHAT AND WHEN TO COMMUNICATE
No one wants to think about it—It will never happen to you, your family or your clients or community. But bad things do happen, and when it’s part of your network, it’s important to know what to communicate, and when. While natural disasters can be prevalent this time of year, unfortunately, there are many man-made...
Getting to the CORE of Your Company’s Brand
Substance Sells, Generic Repels Like it or not, your business is a brand. If you engage with other people, you have a “brand image” that’s being portrayed. And yes, even if your firm is small, it still projects a brand, too. If you don’t know what that brand is, you’re likely committing a rookie mistake—don’t...
Don’t add another marketing piece until you do this…
Why too much marketing material dilutes the message This industry is consistently evolving and reinventing itself. Advisors are fortunate to have so many “middlemen” vying for their business. From RIAs to B/Ds to IMOs—many of them will do anything to get your clients’ assets. Often, this means providing you with marketing materials and strategies to...
Tell The Right Story At The Right Time
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover Have you ever been to an airport waiting for a flight only to find yourself perusing a bookstore to pick up the next title you just might read? Of the hundreds of titles to choose from -what makes one book stand out over the other? You might...
When it’s time to sell… How to maximize your brand equity
You’ve climbed the mountain. Reached the top. The pinnacle of your life’s work is under you. And now it’s time to cash in. Other than the obvious strong financials, what else is going to help you sell your financial planning business for top dollar? According to industry publications, valuations for financial planning firms are reaching...
When it’s time to buy…How to maximize your acquisition
Getting the most out of what you bought You’re in growth mode. You’re unstoppable. You’re part of the growing trend in the financial services industry of acquiring smaller RIAs to build your “mega-RIA.” And you’ve only just begun… If you’re in the business to buy businesses, you probably have this acquisition thing down. But if...