100 Ways to Enhance Your Communications, Content, and Events with Sidekick
You’ve got goals — and Sidekick is built to move you closer, faster.
From sharpening your next big pitch to dialing in your LinkedIn strategy, these are real ways our clients use their monthly assists.
Use this list as inspiration, a checklist, or a springboard. Whether you're running lean, scaling up, or just need a strategic sanity check, there’s a Sidekick move for that.
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Tips for getting journalists to respond to pitches
Help writing a press release for local news
How do I know if something is newsworthy?
Strategic media pitch review for nonprofits
How to get press coverage without a PR agency
I need a second opinion on my messaging
How to write a better fundraising press release
Help creating a media list from scratch
Editing support for pitch emails
What makes a good story for regional media?
My content isn’t converting — what should I change?
I need help shortening long copy for social
Reviewing content strategy for small teams
Fixing a broken content calendar
Improving open rates on newsletters
How to give better content feedback to a junior writer
Aligning content to organizational goals
Better CTAs for digital campaigns
Structuring thought leadership posts for impact
What makes a strong blog headline?
Help writing a LinkedIn post that gets engagement
Social media audit for nonprofits
Improving post performance on Instagram
Best practices for visual storytelling
Social media strategy for trade shows
Feedback on social media captions and tone
How to plan a content series
Building a content calendar in Notion or Google Sheets
Advice on platform priorities for lean teams
Reviewing TikTok or Reels strategy
How to write speaker remarks for an event
Help with event run-of-show formatting
Advice on food & beverage planning
Building a pre/post event communications plan
Turning an event into a content engine
Event messaging review
Best ways to announce your event online
What to include in a sponsorship one-pager
Getting media to attend your event
Budgeting event costs with ROI in mind
How to prioritize communications when everything feels urgent
What makes a comms plan realistic?
I need a gut check before I pitch this idea
Should I cancel this campaign?
How to make marketing decisions under pressure
Strategic communications support for lean teams
I need to build a messaging framework
Help simplifying a complex comms plan
Communications roadmap for new teams
Quarterly PR planning for nonprofit orgs
Coaching a junior marketing coordinator
Onboarding a new comms hire with confidence
Delegating feedback loops to someone I trust
Internal communications advice during change
What to say in a board report
Help shaping internal narratives
Providing comms support without micromanaging
Mentoring junior talent in-house
Strategic comms director-level input without the salary
How to lead communications without a background in PR
Creating an org-wide communications strategy
Balancing events, PR, and digital efforts
Building messaging alignment across departments
How to say no to requests that derail the plan
Visibility strategy for new leadership
Translating C-suite goals into communication plans
Building internal buy-in for a new campaign
Communicating growth in a mission-aligned way
Building a messaging toolkit for your team
What makes an effective leadership bio?
Last-minute feedback before sending a press release
Gut check before a high-stakes email send
Help writing a subject line that converts
Editing a founder quote for the press
Condensing a 5-slide deck into 1 visual
How to say more with fewer words
Need a fresh set of eyes on copy
Advice on comms timing around holidays
Reviewing tone for an internal update
Catching red flags before launch
Launching a campaign — comms support needed
Preparing for a podcast or media interview
Need help shaping a funding announcement
Building a launch moment across channels
Crisis communications prep
Shaping a comms plan during scrutiny or backlash
Translating data into a clear story
How to communicate a milestone effectively
Getting visibility for your founder
Partner announcements that feel meaningful
I just need a second set of eyes
Looking for strategic feedback fast
What’s the best way to say this?
How do I organize this messaging deck?
I need clarity — not more ideas
Help picking which story to pitch
What’s missing from this copy?
I’m solo on comms and need backup
How do I level up without more headcount?
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