Presentation Skills for Conferences By Andy Likes, TVG Vice President How many of you have been to a conference in the last year? You probably remember lots of helpful breakout sessions and keynote speakers you’d love to hear again. Now what about the exhibit hall? The Art and Science of the Exhibit Hall: Presentation Skills Read More
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Make Kindness a Habit
Kindness By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight The election is finally over, and the holiday season is upon us. How are you feeling after more than a year of contentious campaigning, mudslinging, angry rhetoric and political commercials? Drained? Stressed? Maybe a little mean? Make Kindness a Habit October 10th, 2017Heather James
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
New Business Connections that Last: Building a Bridge
New Business Connections that Last: Building a Bridge By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight It’s a competitive world out there. It’s more difficult than ever to make first impressions memorable, especially when your potential new business targets are already being pitched by multiple agencies and vendors. How do you get their Read More
Are You Creative? Of Course!
“Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun” By Amy Crump, TVG CFO Have you ever heard someone say they were not creative? They may go on to explain they can’t paint, draw, play an instrument, etc. However, creativity takes many forms, and everyone has the ability to be creative in their own way. Creativity also shows up Read More
Celebrate “Silly” Questions Every Day, but Especially This Week
Celebrate “Silly” Questions By Donna Vandiver, President & CEO According to Parade magazine, September 28 is “Ask a Stupid Question” day. When Marilyn vos Savant was asked if there was such a thing as a stupid question, she replied, “Yes”. Celebrate “Silly” Questions Every Day, but Especially This Week November 14th, 2017Heather James
Millennial and Baby Boomer Share Office Space, Hilarity Ensues
Baby Boomers vs. Millennials By Patty Olsen, TVG Senior Project Manager and Baby Boomer We hear a lot about Millennials in the media these days, but not so much what it’s like to work next to one. From my perspective as a Baby Boomer, it seems we have plenty to learn from one another. Millennial Read More
7 “Motivational” Quotes to Get You Through the Work Week
7 “Motivational” Quotes to Get You Through the Work Week By Abbey Theban, TVG Account Executive Motivation comes in all forms—a great book, an insightful blog post, words of wisdom from a mentor, or in this case, some really tweet-worthy quotes. Take a few minutes from your work day to get inspired by these off-beat Read More
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
Refocus at Work after Summer Vacation
Refocus at Work after Summer Vacation By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research and Strategic Insight Ah, summertime…the magical few months when most Americans tend to travel and relax on family vacations. I just returned from a glorious week in the mountains of Colorado, but now it’s time to refocus on work and attack my Read More
Want to Understand Someone? Be a Better Listener!
How to Be a Better Listener By Amy Crump, TVG CFO “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” – Jimi Hendrix With so many things clamoring for our attention these days- technology, multitasking, social media and other distractions—it has become more difficult to be a good listener. Want to Understand Someone? Be a Better Listener! November 14th, Read More