We’re less than a week into 2015, but get ready for annual lists and award announcements to hit your inbox. Hopefully you are on the verge of receiving good news based on the extensive nominations and applications you submitted last year. Receiving industry achievements is fantastic, but the “real” work begins after you’ve won. Spreading the word is an essential component. These 5 tips will help you leverage your accomplishment to make an impact with clients and prospects.

1. You Won an Award – Now What?
We’re less than a week into 2015, but get ready for annual lists and award
announcements to hit your inbox. Hopefully you are on the verge of receiving good
news based on the extensive nominations and applications you submitted last year.
Receiving industry achievements is fantastic, but the “real” work begins after you’ve
won. Spreading the word is an essential component. These 5 tips will help you leverage
your accomplishment to make an impact with clients and prospects.
1. Proactive Press Outreach – Announce your accomplishment while adding value
with industry trends or tips and proactively engage the media to really stand out.
This helps give context to your award and further positions you as an industry
leader and big thinker.
2. Blog Post – As an executive, this is your chance to share your company’s story in a
personal, engaging way. Talk about what makes your company different and what
made you stand out to receive such an important accomplishment. Use storytelling
to connect with your audiences and personalize something that might seem
corporate.
3. Internal communications – Your team was essential to achieving this
accomplishment—thank them with a party or other event. Saying “thank you” in a
small or big way can make a big impact on morale, productivity and retention.
4. Spread the word – Share the news on your social profiles and website, then create
awesome sales scripts and emails for your team to share.
5. Go all in – A company-wide campaign with custom website banners and landing
page ensures your clients and prospects get the message—award-worthy service is
your specialty!
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