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
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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
Making the Most Out of Your Weekend: 8 Ways to Recharge and Get Motivated for the Upcoming Week
8 Ways to Recharge and Get Motivated for the Upcoming Week By Katie Miller, TVG Assistant Account Executive What are you doing this weekend? Will those activities lead to a better work week? If you feel more tired on Mondays, lack motivation during the week or are in serious need of a pick-me-up, here are Read More
10 Things You Need to Know If You Work with Millennials
Working with Millennials: 10 Things to Know By Abbey Theban, TVG Account Executive As a millennial in the communications field, I know how much every brand, organization and corporation wants to get inside our heads. 10 Things You Need to Know If You Work with Millennials November 14th, 2017Heather James
Building Client Relationships for Business Success
Building Client Relationships for Business Success By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight We all want to have success in our work lives. But, if you ask 30 people what success means to them, you’re likely to get 30 different answers. At the heart of all these definitions of success, however, will 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
Why a PR Pro Should Help You with Presentation Skills
Why a PR Pro Should Help You with Presentation Skills By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight We’ve all been there. Your palms are sweaty, your mouth is dry. It’s that awkward moment before you begin a big presentation. Public speaking or making a presentation—whether to a large group or small—is consistently Read More
Corporate Lingo: Don’t Let Buzzwords Dominate Your Vocabulary
Corporate Lingo By Laura Vandiver, TVG VP of Research & Strategic Insight As an anthropologist, I am often keenly aware not only of how people behave in various situations, but what they say. Different social groups often have very specific linguistic styles. For instance, take my triathlon club. Unless you are actively training for a Read More
Want to Make a Good Impression? Start with your Email!
Want to Make a Good Impression? Start with your Email! By Amy Crump, TVG CFO What’s that saying? You never get a second chance to make a good first impression? There are lots of first impression opportunities that may come to mind, like a first date or a job interview, for instance. Want to Make Read More
Ain’t it Fun Living in the Real World?
So no one told you life was gonna be this way? *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP* By Abbey Theban, TVG Assistant Account Executive So—you’re getting ready to graduate from college! I extend my hand in congratulations and offer you some wise words as you begin this new phase of your life: “Welcome to the real 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