By Erika Turan, APR Differentiating a brand in a crowded, heavily regulated industry like the airlines is a challenge indeed. You can be no-frills, like Allegiant or Frontier. You can be one of the heritage brands offering extra perks for a price, like Delta, American or United. Or you can be memorable, personable and customer-centric, […]
By Libby Esterle, Senior Account Executive Yearning for warmer weather, I recently ordered a tank top online. After trying it on, I decided that I wanted to exchange it, just to give me a little more “wiggle room.” Mind you, this was in no way the fault of the company, as they delivered exactly what […]
By: Matt Fickenworth, Intern Originally designed to accommodate 80,000 vehicles a day, the Brent Spence Bridge now carries 160,000 cars, trucks, ambulances and more across the Ohio River between Ohio and Kentucky. It serves as a critical connector, supporting major economic development as goods and services move along I-75 between Michigan and Florida. Re-vamping the […]
By: Matt Fickenworth, Intern When the government takes on an infrastructure improvement project, they’re required to get the public involved. They need to get public input and opinions before they can move forward. The challenge is reaching a diverse group of people across all ages, which can be tough when each generation receives their […]
By Libby Esterle, Senior Account Executive I love variety and am fortunate to have a good deal of it in my career, working in a Cincinnati-based full-service marketing and communications agency. From writing and editing to conducting audits to brainstorming creative concepts, no day is the same and I love that. But in addition […]
By Erika Turan Fans of NBC’s juggernaut This Is Us have catapulted the show’s ratings since it launched in 2016. In fact, upward of 10 million people tune in each week to watch the generational drama that follows the Pearson family through triumph and heartbreak. Chief among the show’s touchpoints is its time-travel storytelling. […]
By Erika Turan I’ve been a PR and marketing practitioner for more than 20 years now, the past seven years at this awesome, award-winning marketing and public relations agency in Cincinnati. I’ve seen a lot. I’ve done a lot. Some things have worked. Some things have failed miserably. Much like anything in life, there […]
From speaking to reporters and other stakeholders, to writing social media posts and website content, key messages are critical to ensure you’re consistent and focused in all your communications. Key messages, also known as the foundation of public relations, are usually three clear, concise statements that demonstrate the purpose and benefits of your public works […]
A Gantt chart is most commonly used as an internal document for project management, but it can also be useful for public involvement purposes. It can be used as a quick visual overview to communicate the timing and progress of your public works project(s) to stakeholders. Here are three tips to consider when creating a […]
How to Turn an RFP (Rather Frightening Prospect) into an RFP (Really Functional Process) Anyone who is reading this blog and knows me, likely knows that I am pretty Type A. Most definitely a creature of habit, I not only crave but THRIVE on routine. I am a planner who tends be well-organized, and I […]
