by Gill Booles | Nov 12, 2014 | Blog, Content
As the leaves fall from the trees, it’s time to turn to evergreen content. That’s content that doesn’t go out of date, words that stand the test of time. Is it evergreen? Ask if someone reading in a year’s time would find the content informative and interesting. If...
by Gill Booles | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog, Communication, Content
Have you been amused and delighted recently? Give it a minute. Still nothing? I’m surprised, given that everything from coffee machines to garden centres seems to make this brand promise. Just recently the phrase jumped out at me from a B2B marketing industry website...
by Gill Booles | Sep 17, 2014 | Blog, Communication, translations, Website
Many are asking should you invest in Alibaba as the Chinese internet trading company heads towards a float on the New York Stock Exchange. If the question you’re asking is Ali-what? then read on. E-commerce is more than eBay and Amazon. Don’t limit yourself to Western...
by Gill Booles | Sep 11, 2014 | Blog, Content, Front page, Marketing
This week I was asked to quote a fee for writing the label copy for a well known Scottish drink. I’m still waiting to hear whether my language must be come-hither seductive shelf stopper or a zingy sassy invitation to ‘take me to the till’. Either way,...
by Gill Booles | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog, Communication
Looking for words this Edinburgh Fringe? Comfortable to let content to take centre stage? There are over 3,000 shows and more than 250 venues. I’ve managed to cut it down to just these 3 performances of spoken word, comedy and poetry: Grave Invaders The dripping...