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Jul 5, 20242 min read
5 Strategies for Navigating Choppy Waters: Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations
In the realm of just talking to anyone these days, adeptly handling challenging discussions is not just a skill; it's a necessity....
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Apr 17, 20242 min read
Almost 10 years later, our work on Main Street has redefined Concord
Nine years have passed since the initiation of the Concord Main Street Project, yet its impact continues to reverberate through the heart...
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Jan 23, 20244 min read
After the Election: No new Monument to the Discoveries
I am often surprised by the passion that some travelers show for Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries, one of the most powerful bits of...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
The Crucial Role of a Comprehensive Communication Plan in Major Project Discussions
This was a busy week in Concord, NH. With controversy and discussion around using public money to build a new golf course clubhouse, as...
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Oct 25, 20233 min read
My climate change story: The day 6 years ago we lost everything
This is my climate change story. It began as an ordinary Sunday in October 2017 when Portugal experienced unseasonably hot temperatures...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Why we don't talk enough about health equity in America
In recent years, health equity in the United States has gained attention, but societal-level discussions on this topic have been...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
Why you need a DEI Statement on your Website
I look at so many websites these days, and I often find that many organizations just don't get inclusion. Something as basic as a DEI...
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Jun 15, 20232 min read
4 tips to use video to communicate
Using videos to communicate effectively can be a powerful tool for conveying your message and engaging your audience. Here are four tips...
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Jun 1, 20232 min read
Multilingual websites are just good marketing
Multilingual websites are designed to reach a wider audience and communicate with people who speak different languages. They are...
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Mar 31, 20233 min read
What's the big deal about a flag?
The flag is a symbol of a nation. You see flags at the Olympic Games, in front of government buildings and in backyards for national...
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Mar 15, 20233 min read
Seeing through the marketing of a college education
One of my favorite long-running skits on Saturday Night Live is the Five Timers Club for celebrities who have hosted SNL five times or...
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Feb 16, 20233 min read
It's Time to Have a Serious Talk about Climate Change
Let's face the harsh truth — framing the climate crisis to the American public has failed. No, not everywhere, but just enough that we as...
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Jan 19, 20233 min read
Diversity is more than a catch phrase - it is a way of being
The front page of the Union Leader recently lauded Concord, NH, for allowing side by side religious and atheist displays in front of the...
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Dec 29, 20222 min read
Can a chicken tender be your brand?
Recently the city of Manchester announced it was interested in a rebrand. And while there are some exceptionally talented agencies in the...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read
2022: A Year of Thanks
Every year I pick up a pen and say that it has been a good year. And every year it feels true. But, like anything — you can’t just do the...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read
Concord: It's Time to Talk about Preservation
While the historic agreement to save Concord's Gasholder is good news all around, it caps off a decade of loss. Sadly many of the...
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Sep 27, 20226 min read
Lessons Learned from 7 Weeks in Portugal’s Alentejo
They say that people in the Alentejo remember what the rest of the world has forgotten. I have to admit I have used that as a lead more...
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Sep 16, 20222 min read
The new Secret Sauce in Marketing is Kindness
The times are a changin. So many people suffer with short tempers these days, as so many businesses have failed to offer a basic level of...
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Jun 10, 20223 min read
19 Coffins: Finding Common Ground around Guns
When news comes of yet another shooting, so many of us ask “when will this stop?” In communications, we look for common ground. The place...
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Apr 14, 20221 min read
Is it time to drop Facebook?
Have you read the latest about Facebook and Instagram? From scandals to election hacking to body image — the news has not been good. Not...
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