Rave Reviews!

I’ve often said that this is a  business where the only thanks you can expect is to get paid…and you’ll wait six weeks for that.

Still, on occasion you will write something good enough, or have a client cool enough, or BOTH, that you will get a crumb tossed your way.  On those rare occasions over the years, I made sure to collect and store these tasty morsels for future use.

Well, welcome to the future, kids…the future of shameless self-promotion! I have composed the following Rave Reviews page for your perusal. So give it a cursory glance and try not to hate, haters. You too may someday earn a mild, begrudging expression of a client’s gratitude. But don’t hold your breath!

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Michael assisted in the relaunch of our website recently. He is very engaging and takes the time to ensure that he did top notch work for our site. He responded to questions in a timely manner and meet all of the timelines we had. Michael continues to promote and help our company grow in our markets. Would wholeheartedly recommend Michael to anyone looking to launch or relaunch a website.                                                                                                                                  Website/Social Media Client, Owner of CPR Training School

Working with Michael is a fantastic experience. I run a web development company, and we often need web copy created or edited for a variety of industry areas. Michael has deep experience in both high quality writing, as well as the important SEO knowledge that is critical when writing and posting for the web. Plus, Michael is fun to work with. Fair, thoughtful, timely and top quality. 

Principal, Digital Marketing Agency

Michael Lively is a top-notch writer and communicator. Michael takes on every job with enthusiasm and zeal. His writing abilities are, bar none, the best in the business. I really enjoy working with Michael because of his flexibility on projects and the depth of his insight when taking on new business. You will be well pleased With Michael’s communication skills particularly in the medical and technology industries. I would highly recommend him for any project and for solutions that Rock!

Creative Director, Web Design/Development Firm

Leading a sales team, both at the regional and national levels, I appreciate the need for consistent messaging from the marketing and merchandising end of the business. I have seen how high-quality, professional marketing materials can help unify a far-flung team, and present a consistent value statement to the customer. I could always count on Michael to deliver those kinds of value-added sales tools, and help make my job easier.

Regional Sales VP, Health Care

Michael Lively has creative genius that cannot be ignored. He has a lust for life and a vocabulary that pales “ordinary” into insignificance. As a Copywriter, he is unsurpassed. His witty repartee and humor will both shock and delight you. He is extremely talented…and he’s just a great guy to know and work with. Michael goes above and beyond in every assignment. He is highly recommended.

Independent SEO/SEM, Web Development and Marketing Professional

Michael has got to be the BEST at providing copywriting services! Whenever I need a great copywriter to help out with online marketing tactics then I know who to contact. Simply an honor to work with. Look forward to working with Michael in the near future.

Owner, Web Design and Marketing Firm

I have known Michael for nearly 16 years. We met at a professional organization meeting (ITVA). He hired me as a freelancer and I ended up working full time for the company he was with. Since Michael went freelance I have used him on many occasions. I can’t say enough about his creativeness, professionalism, punctuality, etc. I have not met a more creative person. He was secretary for the professional organization mentioned above, and people would read our monthly newsletter because of his style and flair. No one before or after had the number of people clamoring to read the articles that Michael wrote. I go to his blog just to stimulate my mind with his view of the topic at hand. Give him a shot, you won’t be disappointed!

Communications Mgr, Major Grocery Retailer

Michael Lively, copywriter out of Charleston, SC, did some nice writing for us. I called him very casually and just explained to him that I wasn’t exactly sure what I needed but I could talk to him about it and see if he could produce some text that would suit our purpose well. He turned the project right around and impressed me with the result. Good team-style participation. Good writer.

Owner/CEO, Web Design Firm

Michael managed multiple video projects for our marketing team…he managed everything, including hiring talent, managing the script writing process, video shoots, editing, and production. The guy is flat out brilliant and incredibly creative. He is also a lot of fun to work with and is very service oriented with a great sense of humor. He just has a knack for getting things exactly right.

Director of Marketing, Medical Manufacturer

If you need a creative and knowledgeable writer with a knack for building the script with just the right amount of humor, Michael is for you. A good performance starts with a good script. Michael makes it easy for performers to do just that.

Voiceover and On-camera Talent

I worked with Michael as the writer on several video projects when he was a video producer at Hill Rom, and served with him on the board of ITVA. He was creative, conscientious and fun to work with. What more can you ask?

VP, Resource Development Consultants

Thanks for your work on the Fall Promo video. The client was very pleased. Your script had a nice flow, and allowed their message to be communicated very well.  I look forward to working together in the future. In the meantime, I have passed your name along to another agency colleague of mine.

Vice President, Marketing and Branding Agency

The clients had never done video before, and they were worried.  These are top execs, and image is everything. They were afraid it would be terrible and they would look foolish. But your script helped put them at ease. It flowed well, hit the right notes, and read naturally. I just previewed the video for them, and they were overwhelmed! It was fun to see their faces as they watched the final cut. I believe their quote was, “It looks like we know what we are doing!” So, success and relief all around-and your script was a big part of that. Thanks!

Video Production Manager, Major Grocery Retailer

Everyone who has viewed the tape has been impressed.  I would not hesitate to recommend your services to other people nor would I hesitate to use your services in the future.

President/CEO, Community Hospital

I was in TV news for a number of years and I know there is a right way and a wrong way to plan these things.  These events have a way of spinning out of control and ours was no exception, but Michael was on top of things the whole way.

VP of Public Relations, Funeral Service Industry

I wanted to thank you for guiding us through this (capital purchase) process and asking the right questions.  Your “red flags” really helped us focus on our goal; your advice helped us make some smart choices and realize some considerable cost savings.

Market Research Director, Insurance Industry

Thanks for providing the business unit with a product that will impact our strategies in dealing with the competition.  It will impact our ability to both maintain business and convert new accounts.  Special thanks to this young professional.  He should be rewarded as a model of excellent customer service.

Marketing Manager, Medical Manufacturer

As always it was great working with you.  I feel like I just gave you some ideas and background stuff and you just put it all together and ran with it.  Making the calls, making the arrangements, lining up the people.  It’s great to work with people who are so proactive!

Merchandising Manager, Medical Manufacturer

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