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- AKCG Receives “Best in Show” at 29th Annual PRSA NJ Pyramid Awards
- AKCG Earns “Best in Show” and First-place Awards in Five Categories at 50th Annual Pepperpot Awards
- Outlook 2019: Toward an Active, Accountable Apology
- Client Spotlight: St. Mary Focuses on Its Employee “MISSION”
- Say No to “No Comment”
- Be Selfish.
- Six Ways to Stand Out in a Competitive Internship
- The Difference Between Thought Leadership and Publicity
- AKCG Earns Four Awards at 51st Annual Pepperpots
- Outlook 2020: The Election Effect
- How to Pinpoint the Right Reporter for Your Pitch
- Dodge the Ambush
- Tips for Identifying Newsworthy Content
- Going the Distance: Marketing and Communication in the Shadow of COVID-19 | Senior Living
- Emerging as a Leader in Collaborative Settings
- Crisis Communications: What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting a Crisis
- A Conversation with AKCG President Chris Lukach
- Measuring a Message: How to Start Measuring Your Public Relations Success
- How to Support Your Team in a Virtual Setting
- AKCG Welcomes Leonard Greenberger
- A Roadmap to Reopening
- Meet AKCG’s Newest Team Member, Leonard Greenberger
- The Reputational Minefield of COVID Relief for Independent Schools
- Why Listening is a Key Part of PR Strategy
- Managing Reputation of Independent Schools During Economic Uncertainty
- Keeping Staff Engaged During the Next Phase of the Pandemic
- Here’s a Treat: Tricks for Navigating the Spookiest Questions a Reporter May Ask You
- How to Run Successful Virtual Public Meetings
- AKCG Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies
- Response & Recovery: How PR Supports Senior Living During COVID-19
- AKCG Earns Six Awards at 52nd Annual Pepperpot Awards
- How to Break Through the Clutter: Navigating a Crowded News Industry
- OUTLOOK 2021: We’ve Got Our Work Cut Out for Us
- A Guide to Achieving Great Client Relationships
- How to Make New Employees Feel Welcome Virtually
- Three Tips for Effective PR Reports
- What to Say When Things Get Tough: AKCG’s Senior Counselors Discuss the Crisis Communications Landscape
- 5 Minutes with Chris Lukach: Pivotal Moments
- Who Needs Spokesperson Training?
- AKCG Earns Three Honors at 53rd Annual Pepperpot Awards
- OUTLOOK 2022: No, Seriously
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Mike Gross
- AKCG Welcomes Adam Dvorin as New Vice President and Expands Media Relations Capabilities
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Tom Logue
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Adam Dvorin
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Britt Eng
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Leonard Greenberger
- Golden Advice from a Gold Medal Winner
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Angelica Flynn
- How to Follow the Media
- Meet the Team Series: Emily Kowalenko
- Meet the Team Series: Hannah Merschen
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Chris Lukach
- How Media Monitoring Shapes Strategy
- AKCG Internship Blog
- AKCG Takes Best in Show Honors at 2022 PRSA Philly Pepperpot Awards
- Not Another 100th Birthday
- Know When to Stop Talking
- PR & Media Relations Strategies for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers
- Navigating the Changing World of Broadcast News
- Senior Living PR: Media Relations Strategies for Senior Living Communities
- Building a Positive Reputation for Senior Living Providers: The Power of Public Relations and Thought Leadership
- PR for Trade Associations and Professional Societies
- Building a Thought Leadership Campaign: Strategies for Higher Education Institutions
- The Right Call: Knowing When to Pick up the Phone
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Meaghan Airey
- Media Relations Strategies that Amplify Partnerships Between Senior Living and Higher Education
- Three Takeaways from ASAE’s Annual Meeting
- Senior Living Communications Strategies: Why You Need a Specialized PR Agency
- Amplifying Earned Media Reach with Cross Promotion Tactics
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Taylor Madison
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Colby Gallagher
- Insights Into Senior Living Trends
- Is it Time for a Requiem for the News Release? Not Yet, and Maybe Not Ever.
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Katelyn Schroeder
- Challenging Senior Living Misconceptions Through Media Relations
- Navigating the Challenges of Higher Education Marketing by Leveraging Public Relations Strategies
- Crafting Newsworthy Pitches in Senior Living
- How a University Finds and Tells Untold Student Stories to Support Recruitment
- Tips for Building and Maintaining Relationships with Reporters
- Independent Schools: Navigating Disruption and Managing Reputations in a Charged Election Year
- How to Approach Media Relations for Colleges and Universities
- School Communicators: Try a Different To Do List this School Year
- Tech and Communications in Independent Schools: Considerations for the 2024-25 School Year
- How to Choose the Best Media Target for Your Pitch
- The Importance of Media Monitoring in Crisis Communications and Public Relations
- Maximizing Results in Public Relations with Client Collaboration
- Social Media’s Role in Media Relations
- AKCG Earns Six Awards at 2024 PRSA Philly Pepperpot Awards
- What Is It Like to Intern at AKCG?
- Higher Education Communicators Prepare for One-Party Rule
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Yamira Monetegro
- Stronger Together: Why Crisis Communication and Proactive PR Have a Mutualistic Relationship
- AKCG Recharge: Redefining Brand Reputation Management Strategies
- The Power of Bylined Articles in PR: Amplifying Your Organization’s Influence and Thought Leadership
- Building a Crisis Communications Plan? Here Are 5 Tips You Need to Know.
- Crisis Communication for Independent Schools: Responding to Harmful Media & AI
- Changing the Narrative: How PR is Reshaping Senior Living
- How Independent Schools Can Maximize Local and Regional Public Relations Efforts
- With Crisis Comes Opportunity: Effective Communication to Move Forward
- Why Local Media Coverage Drives Real Results
- Get Your Stories Placed: Insights From a Former Reporter
- Signs You’re in a Crisis and Don’t Know It
- How Unaddressed Challenges Can Escalate into a Crisis in Independent Schools
- Why Does an Independent School Need a Thought Leader?
- Storytelling in Multi-Site Senior Living Communities
- Beyond Marketing: How Independent School Communications Build Reputation
- AKCG Media Relations Outlook 2026
- Staying Knowledgeable and Prepared: Advice for In-Person Media Opportunities
- Measurable Media Relations: How to Calculate Value of PR
- Crisis Communications: Strategies, Examples & Complete Guide for 2026
- Big Ideas: Creative Play Calls to Help PR Programs Achieve Wins
- How Senior Living Communities Can Build Stronger Reputations Amid the Silver Wave
- When Community Protests Escalate: Why Independent Schools Need Real-Time Crisis Support
- Preparing for Crisis: Developing a Crisis Communication Strategy for Independent Schools
- How Colleges and Universities Can Build a Successful Media Relations Strategy
- New Rules for Pitching Media in 2026
- Leadership Trust Baseline: Reputation Intelligence for Leadership Transitions
- What Is It Like to Intern at AKCG?
- AKCG – Public Relations Counselors Acquires Cleveland-based Hennes Communications
- Takeaways from PRSA PR Institute
- Hennes Communications Ranked (Again) Among Top Crisis Communications Firms in 2026 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Mike Garrett
- Why Recognition Matters When Choosing the Best Crisis Management PR Firms
- AKCG Meet the Team Series: Gwen Quackenboss
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- Using Summer Break to Build an Earned Media Strategy
- Communicating Outrage and Uncertainty in Global Events
- Six Factors Shaping Reputation
- Empathy at the Helm: The Role of Caring and Credibility in Reputation Management
- Communicating Successfully in Today’s Media Landscape: Inside the Mind of Your Audience
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- Navigating Change: Communicating Effectively in Times of Uncertainty
- Reputation Resolve: How to Address Negative Online Reviews
- The Trust Dividend: Why Caring is Important, But Not Enough
- 10 Communication Considerations for Independent Schools
- Communication Under Pressure: The Role of Openness and Dedication
- Why Your Head of School is Your School’s Competitive Edge
- Credibility in the Age of Noise: Demonstrating Expertise Without Arrogance
- Communicating Successfully in Today’s Media Landscape: Inside the Mind of Your Audience
- The Trust Dividend: Why Caring Is Important, But Not Enough
- Communication Under Pressure: The Role of Openness and Dedication
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