Meg Pritchard

Meg Pritchard

August 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Developing a Sales Mindset: Why 'Sales' Shouldn't Be Taboo in Legal Services

Embracing a sales mindset can be challenging for a lot of lawyers, who don't necessarily see themselves as, or feel comfortable in, the role of front-line salesperson.

By Meg Pritchard

6 minute read

June 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marketing vs. Business Development: What's the Difference and Why Do You Need Both?

The marketing and business development functions both broadly aim to increase revenue for the firm by bringing in more work, but each has a different focus and approach.

By Meg Pritchard

5 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Using Collaborative Content Development to Enhance Credibility and Build Visibility

In a collaborative content process, lawyers as subject matter experts can conceptualize the topics and frame the discussion to address the needs and questions of their audiences, provide guidance and feedback throughout the process, and review, finalize and approve the content before release.

By Meg Pritchard

8 minute read

February 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Earned, Owned and Paid Media: Using Them Effectively in Today's Digital Marketplace

While the three pillars of marketing have also been greatly expanded (and in some ways the lines between them blurred a bit), they remain solid, fundamental elements of good marketing strategy, despite the increasing complexities of the digital marketing ecosystem.

By Meg Pritchard

6 minute read

December 11, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Naughty or Nice? Tips to Great Legal Marketing in 2024, Regardless of Market Forecast

Budget season is a stressful time for firms, lawyers and marketing professionals. As always, the prognosticators are prognosticating, and the forecasters are forecasting. And the predictions for 2024 are all over the place.

By Meg Pritchard

8 minute read

October 23, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

From Law School to Corner Office (and Beyond): Crafting an Effective Bio

Whether you're a new lawyer, a mid-career attorney, or a seasoned legal practitioner, your bio should be a dynamic and evolving reflection of your practice—past, present and future—and an essential tool or attracting clients, partners and opportunities.

By Meg Pritchard

8 minute read

August 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Six Tips for Making the Most of Legal Awards and Rankings

These third-party rankings and awards can serve as independent confirmation of your work and reputation. In addition, you and your firm can leverage these recognitions in your own marketing.

By Meg Pritchard

7 minute read

April 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Mapping Your Content for the Legal Buyer's Journey

Your objective (as always) is to be on the short list of the lawyers and firms they are considering when that time comes.

By Meg Pritchard

7 minute read

February 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Level Up Your Content Marketing in a Crowded Legal Marketplace

Content remains one of the most effective ways to build and maintain a trust relationship with clients and prospects at every stage of their hiring journey, from "not even thinking about hiring a lawyer," through "looking around" and "evaluating options," to "ready to make a hiring decision."

By Meg Pritchard

8 minute read

December 15, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

4 Ways to Level Up Your Personal Brand in a Tighter Legal Market

Whether you're slightly worried, braced for negative impact, cautiously optimistic or ready to take advantage of the opportunities 2023 has to offer (my recommended course of action), one important action you can take right now is to raise your profile in the marketplace.

By Meg Pritchard

7 minute read