Hope everyone has managed to stay cool during the end of June heat!  Check out what’s been on our minds at TVG this week.

1. TVG’s Shelley Lester helped successfully run the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) June program this Thursday.  Attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch while Steve Hughes of Hit Your Stride LLC gave advice on how to use stories to engage your audience.
2. The replacement of General McChrystal following his comments in Rolling Stones’ “The Runaway General” gave us a lesson in the power of media. Even with the rise of social media and new communication technologies, knowing how to talk to a reporter is still crucially important.  TVG offers media training to help you avoid situations like this one.
3. Farewell to former TVG client, President Casino, who shut their doors for good this week after flooding forced them to close earlier than expected.
4. iPhone 4 was released this week in the midst of huge media buzz with 1.5 million sold on the first day. What kind of impact do you think Apple’s new technology will have on the way we communicate?
5. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began installing new highway signs this week to help guide both visitors and locals to St. Louis’s biggest attractions. For a list of participating institutions click here.

That’s all for the Friday Five, have a safe and enjoyable weekend!