Government

Why Smart Organizations Blend Public Relations and Government Relations to Achieve Their Goals

The most successful advocacy campaigns don’t happen in silos. As a public relations professional who occasionally partners with…

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Crisis Communications

Navigating Community Pushback: A PR Playbook for Commercial Real Estate Developers

The recent headlines surrounding the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital site in Chester County…

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Digital Strategy & Social Media

Beyond the Love Triangle: How Brands Are Winning with The Summer I Turned Pretty

If you have social media (or know women between the ages of 18-54), chances are, you’ve seen content related to the Amazon Prime…

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Crisis Communications

All Buzz is Not Good Buzz: Crises and Controversies on Love Island USA Bring PR Lessons to the Mainstream

Reality TV is supposed to be an escape — the kind of show you watch at the end of a long day for laughs, drama, and maybe a…

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Crisis Communications

From Crisis to Creative Recovery: Astronomer’s Approach to PR Management

How a tech startup turned a viral scandal into a case study in crisis communications  Last month, New York-based data tech company…

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Crisis Communications

When Everything Feels Urgent: Why Nonprofits Need a Communications Strategy More Than Ever

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Nonprofit Leaders Group convening at WHYY on behalf of our client, Philadelphia…

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Digital Strategy & Social Media

How to Make Legislators Stop Scrolling and Start Listening

For nearly six years, I led social media strategy on Capitol Hill for multiple members of Congress. Each day, their inboxes and…

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Media Relations

How to Pitch and Secure a Byline: A 101 Guide to Successful Byline Placement

Any communications professional knows that getting published isn’t just about having good ideas—it’s about understanding how…

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Media & Culture

5 Trends Shaping Today’s Media Landscape

The Maven team has recently been busy hosting media training sessions for several clients. This had me thinking about the dramatic…

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