DEAR MAM: How do you determine compensation for a sales and marketing staff? Sincerely yours, TJ, Reading, PA DEAR TJ: I’ve recently discussed appropriate compensation at a number of firms in the Northeast. I assume your question is in regard to sales and marketing staff at a law firm. For…
Marketing Attorney Blog
ASK THE MAM — WEB SITE VIDEOS
DEAR MAM: Are their legal restrictions as what lawyers can claim in an Internet video commercial? I’ve launched a site at http://www.AttorneyVideos.com but would like to know if there are legal quagmires I should be considering as the producer. Thank you, GR, Tampa, FL DEAR GR: I hate to start…
ASK THE MAM — Martindale Listings
Dear MAM: I was wondering where you stand on Martindale. Is it still a necessary expense? And do people care about ratings and the other things they are selling? Sincerely, J.E., Clark, NJ Dear J.E.: Repeatedly, in my work with firms and meetings with In-House counsel, Martindale continues to be…
Fore! Thompson & Knight Sponsors PGA Golfer
In the July 2005 The American Lawyer, read Joshua Lipton’s piece on Thompson & Knight‘s sponsorship of a pro golfer on the PGA Tour. Of course, read my comments praising the strategy! It is exciting to see a few major U.S. law firms truly step out of the box and…
Return of the IMAs — January 2006
The 2006-07 Internet Marketing Attorney Reviews and Awards are under way. For the next six months, more than 1,000 law firm web sites from around the world will be reviewed by the strict eye of the IMA. Also returning is an all-new Nifty Fifty! For more info, CLICK HERE.
ASK THE MAM–MARKETING CONFERENCES
Dear MAM: I get something in the mail almost every day for one law marketing conference or another. Which do you attend? Thanks for any light you can shed. Sincerely yours, D.G., Orlando, FL Dear DG: We are obviously on the same mailing lists. I can tell you that I’ve…
ASK THE MAM — LEGIT LAW DIRECTORIES
Dear MAM: I recently received the following e-mail from a law directory that I had never heard of. Is it legit? Do you suggest trying it out? It read as follows: #1 Search Result on Google January 10, 2005 – The Law Firm Directory at http://www.MegaFirms.com is now featured as…
All-New IMA Feature on Law Firm Web Sites in October LAW PRACTICE MAGAZINE
If you are looking for the latest and greatest in law firm web site use, along with a road map to planning/spending, and a synopsis of the IMAs, visit the ARTICLE on Internethttps://www.marketingattorney.com.
Florida Pit Bull Case “Discussed” in Gorilla Marketing Article
I’ve studied Florida’s Pit Bull case for a number of years, and just prior to its recent court victory over the state bar, authored a piece about the ethics of animals in law firm marketing for ALM’s Small Firm Business. Read the ARTICLE at Internethttps://www.marketingattorney.com.
Ask The MAM — CLE Ethics Programs
Dear MAM: I recently caught your marketing ethics program in Pittsburgh. And it was excellent. Do you have a list of where your programs take place? Sincerely yours, H.L., Pittsburgh, PA Dear HL: Obviously, I was going to answer this totally self-serving letter. You are correct. My programs are excellent,…