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NLJ this week: Top legal marketers share their strategic insights and advice

16 February 2024
Issue: 8059 / Categories: Legal News , Marketing , Profession
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Think long-term when marketing, Clare Rodway advises in this week’s NLJ

In a fascinating four-page article packed with insight, Rodway, MD of specialist legal PR consultancy Kysen PR, speaks to some of the top legal marketers in the business.

Rodway draws out the common themes and insights. For example, she writes that ‘communication and consultation are key, bringing everyone in the business along with the strategic plan, and taking time to articulate to the lawyers, in small groups and one-to-ones, how their practice fits in. Even (or especially) the outliers.’ She highlights the importance of ‘clarifying the role of the lawyers’ in bringing in new business.

Rodway hears from marketers at several firms and chambers on the importance of raising lawyers’ confidence about their own skills in marketing, and the value of collaboration and cross-selling. At the Bar, marketers will have to manage the collective brand of the chambers along with the individual careers of self-employed barristers. And how do you engage with barristers who say they don’t need more work? Rodway also shares marketers’ emphasis on the need to be flexible and move quickly.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Dispute resolution team welcomes associate in London

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon

Special education needs and mental capacity expert joins as partner

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