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Team Bond
Jun 2, 2023
The Best Hashtag Holidays for Nonprofits and Brands
Hey, guess what? Hashtag holidays are (still) a thing. And even though they've been around for years, so many brands and organizations...
Team Bond
May 29, 2023
Our Specialties: Brand Marketing, PR and Strategic Communications
Our team at Bond Studios is obsessed with making outstanding creative and must-read content. But it's not enough to just build the...
Team Bond
May 22, 2023
Data Visualization Can Improve Your PR Pitch by A LOT
What are journalists searching for? According to Cision's 2023 State of the Media report, they (still) want and need sound, factually...
Sarah Schaffer
May 16, 2023
From the CEO's Desk: Can Emoji Use Hurt Your Brand Comms?
As a strategic communications pro and former journalist, it's my job to obsess over the spirit of a message—and understand how a chosen...
Team Bond
May 10, 2023
3 Tips for Brand Planning During Uncertain Times
Post-COVID, American business and industry is a mess. Layoffs are widespread, M&As make headlines daily, workplace morale is down and so...
Team Bond
Apr 6, 2023
Feeling Grateful on Our First Anniversary
YEAR ONE on the books. It's our first anniversary and Bond Studios has a lot to celebrate: ✔ 12 amazing clients ✔ 6 fantastic colleagues...
Sarah Schaffer
Mar 21, 2023
From the CEO's Desk: MarComm Leaders Belong in the Boardroom
I've seen so many stories lately about the headwinds faced by Marketing and Comms pros as they move toward the C Suite, and with them the...
Team Bond
Mar 6, 2023
3 Storytelling Elements for Connecting with Busy Consumers
Copywriting, brand journalism and content development are very different practices. But when done right, all three begin with audience in...
Sarah Schaffer
Feb 13, 2023
From the CEO's Desk: The Big Game's Best Ad
Lots of talk today about last night's ads, so here's my take: I love the rabble-rousing approach that Tubi took, but The Farmer's Dog's...
Sarah Schaffer
Jan 31, 2023
From the CEO's Desk: 4 Writing Hacks That Make a Difference
Teaching the next generation of journalists at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism has been my privilege...
Team Bond
Jan 16, 2023
Amp Up Your PR Game: 5 Tips for Working with the Media in 2023
If it's really hard to be in marketing and PR right now, then it's nearly impossible to work as a journalist. Major media outlets and dot...
Sarah Schaffer
Jan 11, 2023
From the CEO's Desk: Build Your Communications Team To Save Time, Money and Brand Reputation
During my career, I've seen more than a few execs shrink Comms and Marketing teams (and their budgets) because of economic downturns. In...
Team Bond
Jan 10, 2023
Check Yourself: 10 Common (and Cringeworthy) Grammar Mistakes to Avoid
Ever re-read an important email you just sent or a deck you just presented and wished you could have corrected that ONE stupid grammar...
Team Bond
Jan 2, 2023
The Top 3 Rules for Writing Copy That Captivates
Marketing pros will tell you that it's hard to break through the noise these days. Even harder if you're slingin' ink as a copywriter. To...
Team Bond
Dec 18, 2022
Moonstruck at 35 and The Power of Place in Marketing & Communications
Movie magic has the power to drive travel and tourism – even decades after a film premieres. Philly, for one, still cashes in on Rocky to...
Team Bond
Dec 13, 2022
What Agencies Don't Want You to Know: There Are No Absolute Truths in Marketing
Last week, we saw a post from a big agency that admonished, "If you're not using influencers, you're doing it wrong." Full stop. Another...
Team Bond
Nov 7, 2022
PR and Comms - A Modern CEO's Best Partners
A new Morning Consult report shows that 69% of Americans polled believe CEOs should either communicate their position on social,...
Sarah Schaffer
Nov 2, 2022
ICYMI - The Instagram Aesthetic is Over. Here's How to Keep Up with the Platform's Vibe Shift
For years, content of all types looked a certain (perfect) way on Instagram, and audiences responded with millions of likes and...
Team Bond
Oct 25, 2022
Seasonal Strategies - How to Tap into America's Obsession with Fall
A Morning Consult poll recently revealed a truth that many marketers already know: Fall is officially America's favorite season. More...
Team Bond
Oct 10, 2022
The Latest Strategy to Win the War For Talent: Destination Marketing
When more people today can do their jobs from anywhere in the world, why should they return to a workplace—a sterile office, a long...
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