Alison May Communications

Raise your hand if your phone voice, work voice, and camera voice are all different people. 🙋‍♀️

Mine definitely are. (Especially my mom voice)

Spending years as a news anchor, the moment the camera turns on, my "TV voice" comes out.

Full transparency here...I'm working on this.

One of the most overlooked parts of personal branding isn't your logo, colors, or content strategy. It's your voice.

When people watch your videos, they don't want to feel like they're watching a production. They want to feel like they're sitting across from you, as if they were having a great conversation with a friend.

The strongest personal brands let people see who they really are.

So here's my reminder to myself and to you: The person on camera should sound like the person I'd meet in real life.

What happens when permit applications sit on a desk for months?

Tennessee is taking a bold approach. A newly passed law will require local governments to act on permit applications within specific timeframes or risk automatic approval.

For builders, developers, and municipalities, it's a significant shift that could impact project timelines, accountability, and economic growth.

Andrew Pieri of Municipal Inspection Partners shares his perspective on what the legislation means for the future of permitting.

Nashville Business Journal

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/06/10/tn-bill-automatic-approval-permit-process-time.html?ana=giftarticle&utm_campaign=giftarticle&csrc=6452&gift_article_id=101166

The most powerful marketing tool you’ll ever have is your story.

Every brand has a story, but many aren’t telling it.

Every brand has expertise. Every founder has a journey. Every company has a reason it exists.

The question is: are people hearing it?

Brands and leaders should all be telling their stories through video and content.

A single conversation can become social media content, newsletters, media opportunities, and so much more.

When people understand your story, they remember your brand.

And in a crowded marketplace, being remembered matters.

What’s one story about your business that more people should know?

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Hot take-you don’t always need media coverage to tell your story. Now…we love media exposure and truly believe it helps your brand.

But…..some of the most powerful storytelling happens on platforms you already own:
your social media, website, newsletter, podcast, and video content.

Imagine creating ONE piece of content and turning it into social posts, newsletters, blogs, podcast clips, website copy, and more.

Instead of waiting for someone else to tell your story, you control the narrative.

That’s why we love helping brands sharing their story through the camera.

Message us for more details.

One thing we always tell our clients is when they introduce themselves is say their full name.

It may seem small, but in today’s world, your name matters.

Because when people remember your full name, they can:
Google you.
Find your work.
Recommend you.
Connect you to opportunities.

A lot of business owners underestimate how important it is to be searchable and recognizable online.

Your name is more than an introduction now.
It’s part of your brand.

And if people can’t easily find you, they’ll move on to someone they can.

A Healthy Body And Mind Pays Dividends, Start With A Small Step. exclusive interview with .online_magazine.
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