Reader question: Writing resources for equity research analysts?
“What are some good resources to improve my investment writing skills with an emphasis on equity research writing?” This question recently arrived in my email in-box. Here are my suggestions: If you’re in New York City, the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) has a course or two for you. (UPDATE: NYSSA doesn’t offer […]
Guest post: “The ABCs of Creative Capital Rights”
Creative rights are complicated, but every writer and marketer needs to understand them. I’m happy that my friend, writer Wendy Cook, is letting me share her blog post on this topic. The ABCs of Creative Capital Rights By Wendy J. Cook First, let me make myself perfectly clear: I’m not a lawyer. Before you act […]
Financial advisor prescription by Statman evokes strong response
“Teaching clients the science of human behavior” is how financial advisors can help clients to overcome the fears that prompt bad decisions, writes Meir Statman in “Client fears and financial advisor services,” his guest post on my blog. That may be easier said than done. As financial technology blogger Bill Winterberg said, “For a minority […]
How to get a white paper written on a budget
White papers. They’re a great marketing tool for investment and wealth managers. But what if you’re too busy to write and you lack the money to hire someone to craft your white paper from start to finish? Three strategies suggested by Steve Slaunwhite in his chapter on “Create Your Amazing Buzz Piece” in The Wealthy […]
Social media lessons from the top nine Investment Writing posts for 2010
LinkedIn and Facebook are powerful. The 2010 analytics on my blog made me appreciate the power of social media more than ever. The influence of LinkedIn revealed itself in my most popular blog posts of 2010. These posts ranked high because they attracted attention in LinkedIn groups. “LinkedIn Groups Help Blog Posts Soar,” my guest […]