Crisis Communications

How Nonprofits Can Control Their Narrative in an Era of Unprecedented Scrutiny

At the end of 2025, more than 40 nonprofit board members and senior executives gathered at the Barnes Foundation for the annual…

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Crisis Communications

Crisis PR Lessons from the Fight to Save a School

One thing I love about working for Maven is that we are encouraged to dedicate work hours to volunteer for causes that are important…

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Media Relations

What to Do When It Snows on Your Press Conference

You’re planning a press conference.  The concept is rock solid, the speakers are prepped and plans are in place.  But…

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Content Marketing

My Dog’s Instagram Has Gone Viral, Here’s Why

You read the title right; my dog’s Instagram, @Ivyspitbulllife, gets more engagement and sees stronger growth than my personal…

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Media & Culture

PR is a Force for Good on Screen and in Life

Public relations often plays a starring role in some of television and film’s most memorable moments. From the high-stakes political…

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Public Relations

Make Your Year-End Presentation Actually Stand Out: What We Learned from the Experts

As 2026 approaches, many PR folks turn their attention to year-end presentations; those recap meetings where we review the past…

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Media Relations

Should You Get Media Trained if You Never Talk to the Media?

Maven has been conducting a lot of media training sessions lately, and one question that always comes up is: “Do I still need…

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Digital Strategy & Social Media

New Year, New Strategy: Accelerate Your Digital Presence in 2026

The final weeks of 2025 are your opportunity to set the stage for a strategic, high-impact 2026. In my seven years as a digital…

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Digital Strategy & Social Media

The Remarkability Factor: Making Content Stand Out in the Digital Ecosystem

Years ago, I listened to “How Things Spread,” an episode from NPR’s TED Radio Hour podcast. The episode brought in thought leaders…

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