So, I found myself asking: When and where is it appropriate to inject a little fun into corp. comm.?

AI-powered writing tools are readily available to enhance corporate communications, generate content, refine style, as well as enhance readability and clarity.

As summer vacations are winding down in the northern hemisphere and many of us are returning to work from a well-deserved break, it’s time to prepare — physically and mentally — for what’s usually an extremely busy period ahead.

Finding inspiration for writing can be tough any day of the week, but it’s especially difficult if you have taken some time off around the holidays and are now trying to get back into your work routine.

National Cliché Day is observed on Nov. 3, along with National Sandwich Day. I only became aware of this riveting fact last week.

All communicators have been there before: Having to write a quote that sounds intelligent, insightful and impressive. Oh, and make it personalized. Memorable, too. And quick!

One of the greatest challenges facing global communicators and content creators today is finding a common language — literally. For every communication we prepare, we have to think about not only how to stand out in the crowded content marketplace and make a meaningful connection with our audiences, but how to actually get through and be effectively understood.

Whether you are in a new role with a new organization being told they have always done it that way, or in a well-established position knowing what that way is, a style guide can make your life as a communicator significantly easier. Beyond spelling out that way, it has the power to foster clarity, relevancy and consistency, set the right tone, promote the right messages and eliminate buzzwords, saving time and money, and ensuring the brand is accurately represented. 

Not all of us are born – or even care about – being good at spelling and grammar. Some thrive on writing beautifully crafted stories, catchy headlines, memorable speeches or witty remarks, while others dread stringing a few words together for an email – especially if it’s an important email.