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My work is grounded in a combination of deep theory, ongoing testing, and strategic agile iteration. I treat theory and experience as two indispensable elements, holding them in tension and using each to enrich the other.

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How to Build Earned Authority for AI through PR and SEO

PR and SEO are no longer the separate silos they used to be. Learn about the new shift in how search engines are ranking entities and how this clarifies the ROI from earned media and other roles traditionally within the realm of PR.

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Getting SEO Right in Squarespace

Squarespace isn’t “bad for SEO.” Like every platform, it has its pros and cons. But there are key things you can do to make Squarespace a more reliable choice from an SEO perspective.

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The Great Inversion: Why Your Brand Strategy Must Be a Living Document

The traditional marketing playbook is a gamble. It creates a static brand that is often obsolete by the time it launches. A digital-first approach inverts this flawed model, treating your brand as a living document that adapts to the market in real time. This post outlines an Agile framework for building a resilient brand that drives sustainable growth.

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Do You Need a “Brand Story?” Sort of.

All I have to do is get certified in their method, and then I can lead you, my client, to your own success as I rake in the money selling you productized brand kits on a repeatable framework… I don’t buy it.

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Rethinking ESG

Is ESG outdated as an investment metric? It’s time to focus on its ethical importance for stronger public relations and corporate responsibility.

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