As we try to find our footing and ensure our physical and mental health during COVID-19, there is another virus rapidly spreading across the country. It threatens our informational health, and it’s hitting us in two key ways: through scams…
Every June, companies big and small roll out the rainbow carpet to celebrate Pride Month. Since the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, which are often considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, Pride has become an international celebration,…
In early March, AE Lauren and I attended Social Media Marketing World. We participated in dozens of incredible sessions and, as second year attendees, were amazed by how much we continued to learn. If you haven’t had a chance, check…
At this year’s Social Media Marketing World, the largest conference of its kind held annually in San Diego, fellow account executive Katie Byrne and I attended dozens of strategy sessions for every social media platform from TikTok to LinkedIn. One…
We have not attended in-person staff lunches in months. We miss “Bagel Tuesdays.” We have not heard the pups running around the office for what seems like an eternity. Now that we have adjusted to our new normal, we are…
-Taylor Gray and Liam McCaffery Graduation. The culmination of your academic career. A moment in the spotlight. The chance to be recognized for your achievements, and to celebrate with friends and family alike. For the Class of 2020, however, graduation…
The news cycle is moving at a rapid pace, and it’s nearly impossible to go a day without seeing a coronavirus story. Media relations is already difficult with reporters receiving hundreds of emails a day, and the pandemic has made…
A recent survey published by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that about 45 percent of Americans feel that stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health. That’s something businesses need to consider as the country…
Nearly six months ago, I wrote a blog detailing how part of being a PR professional is constant news consumption, which has shown me both the importance of empathy in communication and that our country deeply lacks it. Ironically, as…
In times of crisis, one of the most important things to keep in mind is clarity and consistency of message. When people are unsure, they look to their leaders to show them the way. When members of the leadership come…