Marketing

Seasoned Marketer: Navigating Metrics and Reporting in Larger Accounting Firms: A Ruthless Pursuit of Marketing ROI

By AAM / September 19, 2024

By: Megan O’Donnell, Eisner Amper and Erica Reagle, Wipfli When transitioning from a small accounting firm to a larger firm, one of the most significant changes you’ll encounter is the sophistication and rigor of metrics and reporting. In larger organizations, leadership demands a more detailed and precise understanding of marketing…

Beginner’s Guide: The Merger Makeover: Essential Digital Asset Updates for a Seamless Merger

By Sam Crist / September 19, 2024

It seems like every other week there is a new announcement about a merger or acquisition happening in the accounting industry. As mergers and acquisitions (M&A) becomes increasingly more frequent, marketers are responsible for ensuring a seamless digital transition. This transition often has the potential to make or break the…

Articles of Interest: Mergers of Interest

By Amanda Seekamp / September 19, 2024

Educational Articles Discussing M&A’s A Better Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions This article summarizes the success of M&As. Justyna Stasik discusses the four ways that M&As bring value to companies. First, acquiring companies use M&A to pursue a broader range of strategies. Second, acquirers are more sophisticated about due diligence.…

Is Your Company Prepared for AI? A 5-Step Guide to AI Readiness and an Era of Big Change

By AAM / September 9, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly becomes an integral part of the business world, understanding and preparing for its impact is essential for any forward-thinking company. The shift towards AI-driven operations is not a distant-future scenario but a reality that is unfolding today, reshaping industries, and redefining how businesses operate. Recognizing…

Articles of Interest: Creating and Managing an Effective PR Plan

By Tanya Doescher / August 22, 2024

Creating a public relations (PR) plan involves leveraging various tools and resources to maximize effectiveness. Here are some articles discussing platforms and resources that can help in creating and managing an effective PR plan.   PR Tools: A Complete Guide to the Top 30+ Digital PR Tools via Prowly This…

Business Development: Stop, Collaborate & Listen: Leveraging Business Developers and Brand Ambassadors to Drive Media Relations

By AAM / August 22, 2024

Author: Korby Boswell, Adams Brown Imagine your business developers and brand ambassadors as the frontline scouts of your firm, navigating the complex terrain of your target markets. They’re not just shaking hands and exchanging business cards — they’re gathering intelligence, building alliances and discovering new opportunities. But are you fully…

Seasoned Marketer: Inside Public Relations: a PR Chat with Chris Camara

By Rachael McGrew / August 22, 2024

Public relations can be a challenging task for any marketing team, especially a team of accounting marketers. And let’s face it: accounting isn’t the most glamorous industry. So when you want to tackle the job of public relations, where do you start? What is newsworthy? What do you include in…

Beginner’s Guide: Three Steps to Kickstart Your Firm’s PR Strategy

By Taylor Bartosiewicz / August 22, 2024

Public relations (PR) can work wonders for accounting firms looking to build their brand, attract new clients and boost their reputation. As accounting marketers, we have the exciting job of managing and promoting our firm’s image. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the PR pool, here are three…

Beginner’s Guide: 10 AI Tools For Accounting Firm Marketing

By Alison Simons / July 23, 2024

Marketing is the perfect place for firms to get started with AI because marketing can do a lot without needing to handle sensitive information, and new AI tools specifically for marketing are being launched all the time. Many are free to get started with and have a choice of paid…

Seasoned Marketer: Embracing the Future – The Role of AI in Enhancing Client Experience in the Professional Services Industry

By Amanda Seekamp / July 23, 2024

As marketers, we aim to tell differentiated stories about our brands, services and people. In a saturated marketplace, it’s essential to market each effectively and provide our clients with an elevated experience and real-time interactions. What if artificial intelligence (AI) could help us achieve this lofty objective? Recently, AI has…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.