Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
I spent two days last week in Chicago, reviewing award entries as a member of the John Cotton Dana jury. This is my third and last year of serving on this jury, after winning the award myself in 2016. The John Cotton Dana Award honors outstanding library public relations. Each year, we review dozens of… Continue reading Reflections from the John Cotton Dana Awards Jury 2019
I recently had the opportunity to judge the 2019 NC3C Excellence in Communications Contest. NC3C, or North Carolina City & County Communicators, is a statewide organization for professionals who work in communications and marketing for local governments and related services. I was very impressed by the work submitted by the members this year, and hope to… Continue reading NC3C Excellence in Communications Contest
In 2011, I got my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America. It was a rigorous process, and a big commitment of time and energy, but it was also one of the most rewarding professional experiences I've had in my life. Since then, I've chatted with many friends and colleagues… Continue reading How I got my Accreditation in Public Relations (and you can too!)
I have recently been working on a training for one my clients about gathering and telling stories of impact. Stories of impact are such an effective and easy way to tell the story of your organization - whether you are improving people's lives or selling a great product. I think we are often reluctant to… Continue reading Owning your impact
On May 30, 2018 I taught my fourth - can it be fourth?!?!? - Library Journal " class: "Next Level Marketing, Innovative Ideas and Tech Tools Anyone Can Execute. " Love sharing insights with library professionals across the country! Summary: As technology advances, so do your opportunities to market creatively. In this session, an expert from… Continue reading Library Journal Course: Next Level Marketing, Innovative Ideas and Tech Tools Anyone Can Execute
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