We believe that the world would be better if we all thought more critically and creatively – and if we shared those ideas with the world. With that in mind, here’s a selection of our own thinking – from advice for creating your thought leadership book, to stories of incredible thought leaders and authors, to insights and learnings that we’ve gleaned along our own journey.
When sitting down to plan and write your content for your shiny new website, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Of course, if you’re just looking for a quick conversion for a one-off sale then content can remain pretty focused on calls to action, but if you want to stand out […]
In every time period, and in every culture throughout history, the art of storytelling has been ever-present. Storytelling has connected us through generations. When done well, it delivers a message, puts us in a compelling characters’ shoes and evokes powerful emotions. It should, therefore, come as no surprise then to learn that storytelling is a […]
One of our lovely partners first introduced us to Emma, Founder of Baby Sleep Consultant NZ, in late 2017 by gifting her one of our ‘Seeking Your Story’ facilitations. Throughout this workshop, it was clear that while Emma was doing a fantastic job of marketing communications across all her various channels, there were a lot […]
Key messages. When you’re in business (or if you’re trying to build your own thought leadership position), having key messages is vital. Consider Subway – what do you remember about them? That their sandwiches are made fresh and to order? That they’re the ‘healthier’ fast food option? Now why do you think those things? Because […]
With two out of three people in New Zealand affected either directly or indirectly by dementia, you’d think that it might be a more common conversation topic. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding dementia and sometimes it can seem like you can hear only crickets when you mention the condition! That’s exactly what […]
As we wrap up the stories of 2017, the Inkers are feeling reflective… Here we take a look back (just for a moment) at what we learnt this year, as well as sharing what we’re most looking forward to over the holidays, and what we’re most excited for in 2018. We hope you all […]
In the age of the internet, it’s absolutely vital to establish at least some sort of online presence for a business; even if you don’t really conduct your business online. While it’s true that anyone can produce online content, many of you will understand by now that not all content is created equal. You’ve also […]
Verity has long been a member of Venus, a women’s business network that supports businesswomen to thrive. We were thrilled to be able to contribute this article to their print magazine recently. Click here to view the full magazine or read on to see our article below. “Those who tell the stories rule the world” […]
Intelligent Ink had been working with Hardy’s Health Stores for over four years, providing all of the editorial content for their MyHardy’s (and later, Discover) magazine before the brand went into receivership in early 2017. Diana and Vince Burgess bought the business and, having been involved with owning Hardy’s stores for some time, bought with […]
The malls have rolled out the decorations and the memes have started to be shared online, reminding us that there are this many days (and only this many weekends!) until Christmas. For some of us, this will bring joy and excitement. For others, possibly some dismay as to how another year has rolled by so […]