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Does Your Copy Pass the “Smart But Human” Test?
You want your business to sound credible. Capable. Trustworthy. However, in trying to sound smart, many brands end up sounding robotic.

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Copywriting vs. Content Writing: Which Does Your Business Need?
Copywriting and content writing do different jobs. You probably need both. More importantly, you need a writer who knows the difference.

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Brand Messaging vs. Tone of Voice: What’s the Difference?
Brand messaging and tone of voice do different jobs and knowing how they work together can transform your content. Here’s a clear, helpful breakdown to get your brand aligned and sounding great.

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How To Write a Tagline They’ll Quote in the Elevator
Taglines are supposed grab attention, anchor your brand, and spark recognition. They should be memorable and say exactly what you do.

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Behind the Scenes: How Borrowed Pen Approaches Brand Voice
You know that friend who can be in another room, but you’d know it was them just by the way they yell “Hey!”? That’s brand voice.

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What’s the Difference Between Brand Messaging and Copywriting?
Brand messaging and copywriting are not the same thing. They work together, and sometimes they overlap, but if you skip one or confuse them, your marketing ends up sounding inconsistent, unfocused, or worst of all, forgettable.

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How To Write Medical Device Brochure Copy For Patients
Patients don’t care about your subcutaneous biointerface. They want to stop Googling scary words like "subcutaneous biointerface" in waiting rooms.

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Where To Sell Your Products Beyond Your Website
Look beyond your e-commerce website and social media platforms for new sales channels. There are lucrative opportunities to sell your produc

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Advertorials: Your Favorite New Digital Marketing Strategy
Remember when you’d pick up a magazine and you would read an editorial you love? Then, it turned out your favorite brand sponsored it?...

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