David Telisman Communications, LLC.

04/22/2026

NEW BLOG POST: Why Personal LinkedIn Posts Drive Stronger Engagement

Most LinkedIn posts get ignored.

👀 The ones that stand out sound like a person with a point-of-view.

If your content feels safe, generic, and polished to death, people are scrolling past it.

💬 The posts that break through give people something to react to, agree with, or push back on.

🔗 Go deeper by reading the latest blog post: https://www.davidtelisman.com/blog/5880/why-personal-linkedin-posts-drive-stronger-engagement/

The perfectly polished “5 Tips” or shared article or report without a personal take? ZZZZZZ.  When you add a point of view, you give people something to respond to. They can agree, disagree, and add their own experience. That’s wher

03/11/2026

NEW BLOG POST: Everyone keeps asking the same question: What’s next with AI?

🤖 The reality is that many of the capabilities people think are coming in the future already exist today. From agents that can complete multi-step tasks to AI that analyzes documents, creates multimedia content, and works across text, images, and audio, the technology is evolving at a remarkable pace.

💡 In this blog, I explore five AI capabilities that are already reshaping how professionals work and why the future of AI may already be here.

🔗 Go deeper by reading the latest blog post: https://www.davidtelisman.com/blog/5876/ai-whats-next-is-now/

02/13/2026

NEW BLOG POST: What Are LinkedIn Impression and Engagement Rates & Why Are They Important?

Most people look at LinkedIn impressions and engagement and assume they tell the whole story.

👀 Impressions show how far your post traveled.
💬 Engagement shows what people did after it showed up.
📊 Metrics only become useful once you understand how they work together.

This blog breaks down what impression and engagement rates actually mean, how they’re calculated, and why reacting to a single post usually leads to the wrong conclusions.

🔗 Go deeper by reading our latest blog post: https://www.davidtelisman.com/blog/5872/what-are-linkedin-impression-and-engagement-rates--why-are-they-important/

LinkedIn offers plenty of numbers, which is both useful and a little risky. Useful because data can point you in the right direction. 

01/16/2026

NEW BLOG POST: The Case for Boring, Consistent Marketing

Most businesses chase exciting marketing ideas and wonder why results never stick.

Real progress comes from showing up, staying visible, and doing the unglamorous work that actually moves the needle. Reliable marketing may not feel thrilling day to day, but it quietly builds trust and keeps you top of 💡 mind.

Read why boring marketing wins in the long run and how to make it work for your business.

🔗 Check out the blog:

Businesses imagine big branding campaigns, clever ideas, and viral moments that suddenly transform everything. I understand the appeal, because creative marketing is fun to talk about and even more fun to show off.

11/06/2025

📣 NEW BLOG POST: Your Best Network Is In Plain Sight And Beyond

A strong network isn’t built in one direction.

The relationships you already have bring trust, momentum, and referrals 👍, while new connections introduce fresh ideas and opportunities 🌱.

You don’t have to choose one path. Keep showing up for the people who know your work, and stay open to the conversations that spark something new 👋.

🔗 Go deeper by reading my latest blog:

Small business owners love to chase new connections. It feels productive, and it’s encouraged at every networking event. “Make sure to schedule one-on-one’s,” the host will say. “Meet for coffee and connect on LinkedIn.&rdquo

10/21/2025

NEW BLOG POST: Don’t Outsource Your Thinking to AI

AI should amplify your thinking, not replace it.

If you're copy-pasting AI output without thinking critically, you're just creating more noise.

Your 🧠 brain is your differentiator. Use it.

🔗 Check out the blog below.

There are dumb studies reporting that AI is making us stupid. First of all, just as they say, “You can’t fix stupid,” you also can’t cause stupid. If you’re stupid that’s because you’re born stupid.

09/30/2025

🧃 Tired of marketing that sounds like everyone else’s?

Welcome to the world of blandvertising, where buzzwords like “innovative solutions” and “committed to excellence” get churned out until your message sounds as exciting as beige wallpaper.

😴 It doesn’t inspire.
😴 It doesn’t connect.
😴 And it definitely doesn’t convert.

The good news? You don’t have to settle for watered-down storytelling. In my latest blog, I share how to spot blandvertising and what to do instead to make your brand voice bold, specific, and unforgettable.

👉 Read the blog: https://www.davidtelisman.com/blog/5838/the-problem-with-blandvertising/

Marketing needs to have a Come-To-Jesus with itself over blandvertising. You’ve seen it. You’ve scrolled past it. You’ve maybe even written it (no judgment). It’s the copy equivalent of room-temperature water. Not offensive, but de

09/26/2025

📢 Only two weeks until I hit the stage in Skokie!

I’ll be leading ChatGPT Unlocked: From Basics to Pro Tips, a live, interactive session that shows you how to:

✔️ Save hours on daily tasks

✔️ Spark creativity when you’re stuck

✔️ Apply ChatGPT to real business challenges

📅 Thursday, October 9 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
📍 BMO Bank Skokie, 4801 Golf Rd #100

Spots are limited, and the countdown is on.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer below to register.



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09/03/2025

NEW BLOG POST: 5 Words You Should Remove from Your Website Immediately

Most websites are filled with words that sound ✨ impressive… and mean absolutely ❌ nothing.

You’ve probably seen them. You’ve probably used them. And it’s okay.

We’ve all been guilty of 🏢 corporate-speak at some point, but if you want your website to actually engage people—not confuse or bore them—it’s time to 🧹 clean house.

Here are five words you should delete ASAP and what to say instead.



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Most websites are filled with words that sound impressive… and mean absolutely nothing. You’ve probably seen them. You’ve probably used them.

07/03/2025

📣 NEW BLOG POST: What ChatGPT Will Never Understand About Your Customers

🤖 AI is great for speed. But when it comes to truly understanding your customers? That still takes a human.

ChatGPT can draft content.

It can mimic tone. It can’t… actually know your customers. AI doesn’t understand hesitation, trust, or emotion. AI wasn’t there for your customer conversations. AI writes for the whole internet. You write for your people.

The good news? You don’t have to choose. Use AI to assist but never to replace human insight.

I unpack this (and how to use AI the smart way) in my latest blog:

👉 Read it here: https://www.davidtelisman.com/blog/5825/what-chatgpt-will-never-understand-about-your-customers/