Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Using AI to write copy and content offers incredible productivity benefits. But… AI output can feel dry and generic. It packs no emotional punch. That’s why I advocate leading with a high level of emotional intelligence. At every stage of using these AI writing tools, ask yourself how to make the copy more emotionally engaging. One of the easiest and most powerful ways to do this is to use stories.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many people consider freelance writing is often considered a dream job, but the fierce competition for well-paying jobs has folks wondering if they have what it takes. In an effort to build their confidence as they hunt for a bit of gold in the cyber dust, they drill themselves on the hard skills. Some study the AP Style Guide Some bury themselves in SEO analytic tools Some consume writing courses However, success does not fully stem from hard work and the delivery of a modernized sheep skin (ce

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AIIP

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Mary Ellen Bates “Hi. I’m Mary Ellen and I’m faking it.” No, I’m not putting that on my name badge at the AIIP 2024 Symposium, but if I did, I know that many people would sidle up to me and admit they are faking it, too. We’re the people who suffer from Impostor Syndrome… Read More » The post Impostor Syndrome? Don’t Sabotage Your Hard Work appeared first on AIIP Connections Blog.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This year we’ll see some significant advances in the field of AI. And yes, some of those advances will impact our work as freelance copywriters. It’s time to lean in and get ahead of the curve. You need a plan. And that plan can’t be “Sit tight and do nothing”. The way things are, you can get ahead and profit from the rise of AI. Or you can fall behind.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I provide ghostwriting services for authors throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Australia, the UK, Switzerland, and Europe. If you are thinking about writing your unique story but aren’t sure how, now is a great time to get in touch with me for ghostwriting services! A fresh new year awaits us in 2024 — how exciting to put together a plan and finally finish your manuscript!

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Adam Connell

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Looking for business giveaway ideas? I’ve got you covered. Running giveaways can be a great way to generate leads/sales, drive website traffic, boost brand awareness, or grow your email list/social media followers. In this post, you’ll uncover 23 of the best giveaway ideas for small businesses (with real-world examples). Note: You’ll need a social media.

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We have some exciting news! Just last week California State Senator Scott Wiener introduced Senate Bill 988 (SB 988) or as we like to call it, the Freelance isn’t Free Act. As in other parts of the country, where we have been successful in implementing similar laws, it aims to ensure fundamental protections for freelance workers, enforced by the State Labor Commissioner and the Attorney General.

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Email is the primary way most businesses and employees communicate in the workplace. Knowing how to write an effective email can lead to benefits like forming good relationships with your manager, which can lead to promotions, or networking successfully, which can lead to a better-paying job. On the other hand, not knowing how to do this may damage your ability to succeed and, worst-case scenario, may lead your coworkers to judge you as rude and unlikable.

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Blogtrepreneur

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Many businesses are registered every year. In fact, 5.4 million businesses were registered in the US in 2021 alone. So, how can you ensure your business stands out from the crowd? It all begins with choosing the right business name. A great business name should be simple, authentic, and memorable, reflecting the values and essence of your business.

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Ahrefs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We’ve already launched some AI-enhanced features like search intent, but we made it even better by adding the traffic share for each intent. Check out this write-up from Si Quan for some more things we might add.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article is posted with permission from our partner TaxAct. File your freelance taxes with confidence using TaxAct’s easy-to-use tax software. Freelancers Union members get 25% off the cost of federal and state tax filing:  [link] If you're a freelancer, you likely pay for your own health insurance. And there’s a good chance you’ve seen the cost of your insurance premiums go up dramatically in recent years.

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Content Hacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So, you’re here to learn how to write a brief. Good call. Whether it’s nailing that creative project or arguing a case with precision, getting your brief right can set the stage for success. This piece is designed to walk you through the nuts and bolts of crafting effective briefs — be they creative or formal. We’ll dive into defining clear objectives, pinpointing your target audience, and articulating key messages that resonate.

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Blogtrepreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a world where people explore and develop every corner of the Earth, where economies and societies are more interconnected than ever before, efficient wireless communications through terrestrial and satellite networks are essential. Satellites play a crucial role in today’s digital economy, supporting a wide range of industries, from agriculture and banking to transportation.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

If you’re a freelancer, chances are you’ve dealt with some real ups and downs in your workload. One day, you’re grinding away on your current gig, thinking you’re right on track to meet the deadline. But then, BAM! The next day hits you like a ton of bricks with a bunch of new tasks, and suddenly, you’re feeling further and further away from meeting those client deadlines.

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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Blogging From Paradise

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

(Updated 2/8/2024) Branding tips for bloggers seem irrelevant. Should little, itty bitty bloggers even consider building a brand?

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace has always been important, and for good reason. DEIB fosters a culture of respect, trust, understanding, and collaboration. That’s why it’s no surprise that more than 80% of organizations have DEIB initiatives underway. However, DEIB programs are struggling with both execution and perception problems.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What does the Super Bowl ad game mean for marketers? Don’t let it be just a spectator sport. Contemplate these two questions to boost your B2B marketing — no matter the size of your budget.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash Today’s guest post is by public relations expert Claire McKinney. It serves as an update to her 2017 post, The Difference Between a Pitch and a Press Release. If you’re wondering whether press releases are still relevant or important, I’m here to convince you that they are. Why send out a press release? Media relations departments from all types of companies—Fortune 500 to startups—use press releases to communicate with the media.

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Speaker: Akeel Jabber, B2B SaaS Investor and Growth Marketer at Horizen Capital

⭐ Are you ready to boost campaign success? Consider the untapped potential of integrating direct mail marketing seamlessly with digital marketing strategies. Combining the physical, tangible impact of direct mail with the dynamic reach of digital marketing can be a game-changer, significantly increasing your ROI when done right. Direct mail grabs attention, making it great for reaching your target audience 📩 Digital marketing keeps the momentum going, driving action 📲 So.

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Blogging From Paradise

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

David Boozer is a friend who has been the most loyal and supportive Blogging From Paradise reader.

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Your palms are sweaty. Your feet are restless. Your mind is racing. It must be test time! Generally, most tests are unpleasant, but grammar tests can be especially difficult because, well, there’s a lot of grammar to remember. Memorizing countless rules can make grammar test preparation feel overwhelming, so we’re sharing this guide to make the studying smoother and easier.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You need new energy and more creative approaches. You need the team to get out of its content and marketing rut. But if the org chart doesn’t change, you’ll just keep shipping the same old content.

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Backlinko

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Learn everything you need to know about affiliate marketing: how to get started, how to manage affiliate campaigns, and more.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Blogging From Paradise

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Social media. Social is the adjective. Media is the noun. Shouldn’t that tell you something? Media wins. Media reigns.

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The eight parts of speech in English grammar are like ingredients in a recipe—each plays a role in creating a well-composed finished product, but only if you know how to use them properly. Incorrectly using a part of speech can make your sentence grammatically incorrect or hard to understand, just as misusing an ingredient can change your dish’s taste.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Having the right LinkedIn tools in your arsenal opens up a world of opportunities on the professional networking platform. But the real dilemma is what tools are best for you? And that depends on you. The following list of tools will help you streamline your LinkedIn strategy, from enhancing efficiency with automation to deepening audience engagement, refining analytics, and content optimization.

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CopyBlogger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A personal brand gives you a unique advantage as an entrepreneur and increases your likelihood of success because: As a. Continue Reading The post 8 Best Personal Branding Courses (With Pricing) appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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BKA Content

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The 7 Best Digital Marketing Packages for a Small Business in 2024 Digital marketing packages can increase the visibility of a small business with a limited marketing budget. There are a variety of digital marketing packages for small businesses, including content marketing, organic search engine optimization and paid online advertising packages. We rank seven of the best companies offering digital marking packages for small businesses to help you choose the most affordable and effective marketi

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Grammarly

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” We may not be Shakespeare, but we’re all capable of sharing our feelings through a love letter. In a world filled with digital emoji and quick texts, stand out from the crowd with a sincere note expressing your feelings. All you have to do is write a letter from the heart to let someone know you love them. If reading the love letter makes them feel loved, then you’ve accomplished your goal.

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Publishing Trends

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

PEOPLE Bloomsbury Publishing has appointed Sabrina McCarthy as president of Bloomsbury US , effective in early April. McCarthy will report to CEO Nigel Newton and also sit on Bloomsbury’s global executive committee. Previously, she was the VP and general manager of Ingram Publisher Services. See Promotions, below, for changes at Ingram. Senior editor Daniel Loedel is leaving Bloomsbury to freelance edit and write.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Few may watch your livestreams, but that doesn’t mean only a few can benefit from that content. Discover how to expand its reach across your marketing strategy.

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Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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