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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Need Fractional Communications Leadership Now More Than Ever
Nonprofits are doing essential work in a climate where missions are questioned, teams are stretched thin, and online conversation can...

Amy Marquis
Jul 12 min read


9 Signs Your Organization Could Benefit from a Fractional Chief of Communications
It's all to common that nonprofits don’t have the budget for a full-time Chief of Communications but often still face the same high stakes as private companies with big budgets. Fractional leadership is a budget-friendly way to solve this problem.Â

Amy Marquis
Jun 243 min read


5 Ways to Build Inclusive Communications
The following article was cowritten by Chat GPT and Amy Marquis, who provided her expert perspective, prompt engineering, copywriting support and copyediting.

Amy Marquis
May 13, 20235 min read


A Gen Xer's Take on Grammar and Language
Gen X isn't the most outspoken generation. Heck, we aren't even the most talked-about generation — not even close. In fact, we're often ignored, so much so that it's embedded in our identity. So, why bother writing down my thoughts about language and grammar or anything at all? Good question. I'm not sure I have a good answer, but take my wisdom for what it's worth. Or don't. I'm a Gen Xer. I don't really care either way.

Amy Marquis
Apr 23, 20233 min read


3 Ways Being a Crisis Counselor Made Me a Better Communications Expert
Working as a crisis counselor has been an invaluable learning experience. It has boosted my #emotionalintelligence immeasurably. #EQ is a life skill I've come to count on, both in my personal and professional lives.

Amy Marquis
Mar 23, 20233 min read


4 Ways to Use Storytelling to Engage Your Audience
Storytelling is an essential aspect of #ContentCreation that helps organizations connect with audiences and bring their mission to life. Stories are at the heart of using narrative to communicate ideas, information and values, and in content creation, they're used to engage audiences in meaningful ways.

Amy Marquis
Feb 20, 20232 min read


7 Stories You Can Tell to Connect Your Audience to Your Mission
Stories are at the center of the #humanexperience. They're integral to how we process information, and they're interconnected with our feelings, so it quickly becomes obvious why stories are a tool you can't afford to ignore. So, let's get to it and learn about the seven types of stories you can use to bring your brand to life and create an emotional experience for your audience.

Amy Marquis
Feb 16, 20233 min read


5 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Communications & Public Relations
A 2022 survey by the World Economic Forum found that nearly two-thirds of adults expect products and services using AI will profoundly change their daily lives in the next three to five years. If the predictions are true, those of us in the communications industry will need to adapt quickly or get left behind. Here are five ways AI is revolutionizing communications and public relations work.

Amy Marquis
Feb 11, 20232 min read


A Guide to Authenticity: 3 Tips for Being Real on Social Media
Have you ever stopped to think about why being authentic is so important on social media, especially when it comes to reaching Gen Z and Millennials?

Amy Marquis
Jan 30, 20232 min read


EQ Makes All the Difference in Communications and Marketing
#EmotionalIntelligence is the secret sauce that brings your messages to life. It's the ingredient that makes people stop and pay attention, that makes them remember your brand, that compels them to take action.

Amy Marquis
Jan 22, 20232 min read


ChatGPT Means Business. What Does That Mean for Your Business?
It's mind blowing to think that AI is here. Right now. For anyone and everyone to use. In any way they choose. And every day, every moment, it's the stupidest version of itself, learning and getting better all the time - just like an actual person. I'm in awe of what it can do already, and apparently, what it can do is nothing compared to what it will be able to do when ChatGPT 4 launches.Â

Amy Marquis
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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