by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Feb 1, 2022 | Thoughts You Can Use
I had a client dispute an invoice last month. I’d got them into a prestigious publication at short notice. I took the job before the holidays when I didn’t have the time. But their representative offered more money than I felt was reasonable. They sounded...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jan 25, 2022 | Thoughts You Can Use
Organizations and people lose focus. It messes with our ability to get press coverage. Journalists can’t see where we fit into their stories. If we can be the go-to for a quote on a given subject, we’ll find ourselves getting quoted more often. If we have...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jan 18, 2022 | Thoughts You Can Use
When I’m not working, playing squash, or spending time with my family, I’m a spy. At least, that’s my fantasy. Except I left my native England and took American citizenship. They don’t tend to recruit many deserters to MI6 and I’m yet to...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jan 11, 2022 | Thoughts You Can Use
I’ve been on a few calls this year where people haven’t been able to even feign enthusiasm. It’s the first time in my career I can remember when people have been this “over it”. I’ve been reflecting on this trend and have some...
by matthewcharlesdavis@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2022 | Thoughts You Can Use
People often ask me “how do I get unstuck and write something?” They also ask me: “What should I write about?” The answer lies in one of the best jobs I ever had. I had to write a weekly politics column for an alternative newspaper. Why? Because it gave me a firm...
