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6 customer engagement tactics to try

Sure, you use social listening tools and customer surveys, but have you tried inviting your customers out for coffee or having them co-create your event video?

By Karen Bells|2025-10-14T17:56:24-04:00October 10th, 2025|analytics, communications strategy, community relations, content development, event planning, executive communications, marketing, social media|Comments Off on 6 customer engagement tactics to try
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Want to communicate better? Have fun.

Quizzes, trending songs, illustrations, sweepstakes, podcasts, storymaps and more — there’s no shortage of ways to liven up your corporate communications.

By Karen Bells|2025-10-14T18:05:34-04:00October 8th, 2025|communications strategy, content development, executive communications, marketing, social media|Comments Off on Want to communicate better? Have fun.
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Leadership today: be brave and prepared

Communicating in uncertain times is a proven staple for successful businesses.

By Nick Vehr|2025-09-22T13:17:04-04:00September 22nd, 2025|crisis communications, executive communications|Comments Off on Leadership today: be brave and prepared
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Helping nonprofits refine their messaging

In these uncertain times, clear communication is even more critical for nonprofits. Here are three ways to refine messaging and build connection.

By Karen Bells|2025-08-04T12:41:31-04:00August 1st, 2025|communications strategy, content development, executive communications, nonprofit|Comments Off on Helping nonprofits refine their messaging
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Crisis planning — unsexy, but crucial

Let’s face it: Crisis prep is the corporate communications equivalent of home HVAC maintenance. It’s not flashy or fun, but you sure might regret ignoring it.

By Karen Bells|2025-05-30T16:37:22-04:00May 30th, 2025|crisis communications, executive communications, media relations|Comments Off on Crisis planning — unsexy, but crucial
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Finding, refining your executive voice

For executives, effective written and verbal communication is critical. Go beyond just having something to say, and master saying it in your authentic voice.

By Karen Bells|2025-03-31T14:20:29-04:00March 31st, 2025|communications strategy, content development, executive communications, marketing, media relations|Comments Off on Finding, refining your executive voice
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Communicating in times of change

Even in the face of sometimes disorienting change, let clear and authentic communication provide the stability that steers your organization through.

By Nick Vehr|2025-02-28T11:06:49-05:00February 28th, 2025|communications strategy, community relations, content development, crisis communications, executive communications, marketing, media relations, social media|Comments Off on Communicating in times of change
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Today’s PR: Ask “So what?” and “Why?”

The value of public relations in 2025, according to local industry experts, rests on two core questions: “So What?” and “Why?”

By Nick Vehr|2025-02-07T14:51:33-05:00February 7th, 2025|communications strategy, content development, crisis communications, executive communications, marketing, social media, Vehr tip sheet|Comments Off on Today’s PR: Ask “So what?” and “Why?”
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New year, new you? Trends for 2025

What does the year ahead look like for corporate communications? AI is here to stay. New tools pop up all the time. And some old favorites have sticking power.

By Karen Bells|2025-01-20T12:53:01-05:00January 20th, 2025|communications strategy, content development, crisis communications, executive communications, marketing, media relations, social media|Comments Off on New year, new you? Trends for 2025
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CEO communications — go beyond basic

Sure, a companywide memo or annual report “Letter from the CEO” is important. But an organization’s top leader needs more tools in the communications toolbox.

By Karen Bells|2025-01-20T12:38:35-05:00January 20th, 2025|communications strategy, community relations, content development, crisis communications, executive communications, marketing, media relations, social media|Comments Off on CEO communications — go beyond basic
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