How Employer Branding Helps Attract New Talent and Retain Top Talent

Building a birdhouse to attract birds, the same way employer branding attracts candidates.

Employer branding is a lot like a birdhouse. Building a good one requires time, planning, and care. Why all the effort? Because you know that a well-constructed birdhouse will not only attract a variety of birds but also encourage them to stay, build a nest, and become long-term residents of your backyard. The same holds […]

KWSM Celebrates Jeff Soto Day

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On March 8, KWSM VP of Strategy & Client Relations, Jeff Soto, celebrated six years with the agency. Last year, on his fifth workiversary, we named March 8 “Jeff Soto Day” to honor his years of leadership and loyalty to our team.   This year, we celebrated the first anniversary by sharing all of the […]

Why Empathy Matters in Marketing

When done correctly, empathy can help you connect with your customers on a deeper level and create a more lasting connection.

When most people think about empathy, they think about it in the context of personal relationships. However, empathy also plays an important role in marketing. In fact, empathy may be one of the most underrated aspects of business. When done correctly, empathy can help you connect with your customers on a deeper level and create […]

Blog Tips: Maximize the Effectiveness of Blogging

  Your company’s blog can be a powerful asset in your marketing toolbox. It can work throughout the marketing funnel by helping people get to know your business, engage with you, and convert to a client. The big question to ask is “Where should you be sharing your blog to get maximum exposure and results?” […]

3 Misconceptions About Branding

Branding isn’t as confusing as you may think because KWSM is here to help you every step of the way.

People often have misconceptions about branding, which can lead to them not understanding its importance. It’s important to understand what branding is and is not in order to create a strong brand for your business. If you keep these things in mind, you’ll be on your way to branding success. 3 Common Branding Misconceptions Three […]

Team Celebrations: The KWSM House Cup

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Each month, the four KWSM offices gather via Zoom for “Celebrations” – a special meeting where we honor the birthdays, workiversaries, and new team members who joined our agency that month. This month, we had the pleasure of commemorating both January and February Celebrations in one ultimate showdown!    We celebrated my birthday as well […]

Finding Your Law Firm’s Brand Voice

Each law firm and its lawyers have a different personality and expertise, and before you create messaging for your brand online — through your website, social media, ads, and more — you need to determine what your brand is, and what your tone of voice should sound like.    This decision may seem intimidating, but […]

Why Moodboards Are a Powerful Tool for Your Business

Why Moodboards Are a Powerful Tool for Your Business

It’s easy to think of a moodboard as a project best suited for a teenage sleepover, but if you’re restricting your definition to this narrow idea, you’re missing out on a valuable tool for your business. A moodboard is like an informal precursor to your brand style guide, and it’s the perfect way to help […]

Why Your Brand is Losing Social Media Followers

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Let’s talk followers. They’re important. In most cases, they’re the reason your brand is posting on social media, crafting savvy social media strategies, and constantly working towards new social goals.    Every brand loves to gain followers, and it should be one of your business’ goals to help increase organic reach.     But what about […]

How to Plan A Social Strategy For 2019

It's time to get your tools together and start planning for 2019

When it comes to social media and digital marketing, you always have to stay ahead. As we enter the last weeks of 2018, it’s time to start looking ahead to 2019. To look forward, you have to begin with what you’ve done. Once you’ve analyzed your successes and failures from 2018, your next question should […]

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