The Video Interview Part One: You, the Interviewer by Rich McEwen, TVG Media Specialist Whether you’re interviewing a Fortune 500 CEO or a local spelling bee champion, good interviewing skills are vital. A clear and concise story is the goal for both the interviewer and interviewee. In part one I will share some of my Read More
Crisis Communication
The Reality of Crisis Communications
The Reality of Crisis Communications By Andy Likes, TVG Senior Vice President In light of the recent events in the media, we wanted to share this piece written last year by our crisis communications and reputation management pro, Andy Likes. Not “If,” but “When” Throughout my 20+ years in broadcast journalism and public relations, I’ve Read More
Why is Corporate Reputation So Important?
Corporate Reputation By Donna Vandiver, President & CEO At TVG we do a lot of crisis communications work, so we are constantly assessing the damage a crisis can do to a client’s reputation and image. Why is Corporate Reputation So Important? November 14th, 2017Heather James
The Polls Were Wrong! Why We Should Stop Speculating
TVG Staff No matter which side of the aisle you support or who you voted for on Tuesday, chances are that you along with the rest of the country woke up yesterday surprised, stunned or happy with the Presidential election results. The Polls Were Wrong! Why We Should Stop Speculating November 14th, 2017Heather James
The Reality of Crisis Communications
The Reality of Crisis Communications By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President Throughout my 20+ years in broadcast journalism and public relations, unfortunately I’ve seen my share of crisis issues. They happen every single day. I tell my crisis communications training classes that it’s not a matter of “if” a crisis happens, but “when.” The Reality Read More
PROI Worldwide Global Summit: Recap
PROI Worldwide Global Summit: A Recap By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President What happens when you gather more than 80 of the top PR agencies from around the world and put their top executives in a room together for four days? PROI Worldwide Global Summit: Recap September 20th, 2017Heather James
Finding Solutions to Violent Crime in St. Louis
Help Reduce Violent Crime in St. Louis By Donna Vandiver, President & CEO TVG employees had a day of community service this year on Martin Luther King Day. Over the past several years, TVG has worked closely with the St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence (SIRV) to donate our time and services. Finding Solutions to Read More
Surging Waters: My Community Submerged
Surging Waters: My Community Submerged By Patty Olsen, TVG Senior Project Manager On December 29, 2015, floodwaters started moving into my Eureka community at a rate higher than any previous floods in recent history. As a resident, I was fortunate that my only flood story was spending three days at home on an “Island” with Read More
The Impact of the Flood
By Jesse Selz, TVG Graphic Designer
If you haven’t already heard about the current devastation caused by the historic Meramec River flooding in St. Louis that occurred in the days leading up to the New Year, there are endless numbers of articles and online sources that discuss the details. However, this blog will be focused on a micro perspective of this natural disaster, and the personal impact the floodwaters has had on my family and me. Read more
The Overlooked Side of Charitable Giving
The Overlooked Side of Charitable Giving By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight Having worked with nonprofit organizations for a large portion of my career—both inside and as a board member—I know that it takes a wide variety of resources to keep programs and services going. And in most cases, there is never Read More
The Hidden Costs
The Hidden Costs By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President You can’t pick up a paper, read a blog, get on social media or watch TV without hearing a story about Stan Kroenke moving the Rams to LA. Opinions have been swift and pointed. It seems no one wanted to see the Rams leave and it’s Read More
Want a New Perspective? Take a Trip!
Want a New Perspective? Take a Trip! By Laura Vandiver, TVG Vice President of Research and Strategic Insight I love learning about other cultures—it’s the cultural anthropologist in me. So when I was given the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica in November to meet with some of our national and international public relations partners, Read More