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how to go from a brain dump to a piece of content
Every piece of content starts with a blank page. Some might argue it actually starts inside our minds when an idea is born, but I believe...
Jan 17, 2024


what I learned from writing more than 80 blogs this year
At this point, writing a blog is second nature to me. It’s like slipping on a pair of well-worn tennis shoes - I don’t even have to untie...
Dec 12, 2023


how to use SEO and sound like a human
Digital content is like the question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” If your...
Dec 7, 2023


the last mile: five questions to ask yourself before you publish
So, you’ve sat down and written the thing. Whether it’s a blog, press release, social media caption, or some other type of content to put...
Dec 2, 2023


enjoy toth shop's 2023 impact report
hi tothys! thank you for joining us this year. this is our eighth year in business; we’ve grown every year since 2015. this year was/is,...
Nov 20, 2023


a toth shop case study with give impact
Branding is more than your colors, fonts, and taglines; it's the story of why you exist and where you're going. It's the intangible...
Nov 2, 2023


the messy 20: how (and why) you should do a 20-minute brain dump before writing
If you write, you know how daunting that little blinking line at the beginning of a blank document can be. You start to enter a staring...
Oct 24, 2023


how to ask for feedback on writing
Hey, can you take a look at this? This is one of the most common ways to ask for feedback - it’s a quick question, but it’s also vague....
Oct 7, 2023


a toth shop case study with pineapple consulting firm
Refreshing your website doesn’t mean you have to reinvent it entirely. It’s easy to get tunnel vision on your copy, but being aware is...
Oct 3, 2023


repurposing content: what it means, why you should do it, and how to start
Imagine buying a fresh tomato to use only a quarter of it for a sandwich and then disposing of the rest. Or purchasing a 30-day subway...
Sep 29, 2023


finishing the year strong: ten content ideas for q4
Can you believe it - Q4 2023 is right around the corner . Yes, it's one of the craziest times of year for any business in any industry....
Sep 14, 2023


finding the support to make your message stand out: a wake forest sps x toth shop case study.
There are only so many hours in a day. Launching a new service/product, a second location, or a new school takes up a lot of those hours....
Sep 1, 2023


time for a website copy refresh: three notes to keep in mind
Websites - like brands - should evolve. What worked five years ago won’t still be relevant. Heck, what worked one year ago isn’t...
Aug 21, 2023


how telling human interest stories impacts your business
toth shop’s tagline is we humanize communication . What does it mean? In a world of SEO keywords, AI writing tools, and increased screen...
Aug 16, 2023


why editing by committee stifles writing
What is it about writing that makes us question ourselves? Why can we speak our minds in meetings, run ideas by people, and express our...
Jul 24, 2023


10 words & phrases we roll our eyes at
Words matter. We live in a world where even the most intentional readers give into the temptation to skim. That means not only do words...
Jul 21, 2023


the what, why, and how of impact reporting
The ‘business-as-usual’ mentality is a thing of the past; in 2023, values and ethics are crucial for success. Conscious consumers and...
Jul 6, 2023


writing copy in the era of conscious consumerism
“Is it weird that we expect corporations to take positions on social issues as opposed to just selling us stuff ?” The host of one of my...
Jun 21, 2023


language to enhance brand credibility: an impactika x toth shop case study
When we trademark phrases, we own them. Obvious, right? Yes, and… Owning the trademarked phrase means more than the piece of paper. It...
Jun 14, 2023


you have a story worth telling
A friend and I were catching up and reminiscing on where we’ve been to where we are when she paused mid-convo and said, “Someone would...
Jun 1, 2023
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