Group Gordon’s Jenny Friedman writes about building and sustaining strong media relationships. Once in a while, a new client engagement gets off to a slow start. My team faced this challenge recently when we struggled to get journalists interested in speaking with our source. Finally, when a reporter at a national outlet responded to my […]

Papa John’s felt the heat before John Schnatter’s ouster from the pizza chain’s board, but the subsequent leadership battle has further raised the temperature for the brand. As the story continues to bubble in the news, many are wondering if the beleaguered pizza chain can survive the messy scandal. The public removal of a founder […]

Nike’s new ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused backlash from some and has drawn praise from others who support. Jeremy Robinson-Leon shares his take on why this controversial campaign will actually strengthen Nike’s fan base in Highsnobiety:

Why Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Campaign is Equal Parts Strategic and Progressive

Group Gordon’s Hillary Wasserman writes about making today’s frenzied news cycle work for you. These days, the news feels like the 2018 edition of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” There’s so much happening all at once that it feels impossible just to keep up, much less attempt to insert your news into the […]

Last but not least in our series of blog posts from our summer interns, Nicola Haubold explains why nonprofits should consider a communications effort. Unlike for-profit companies that aim to maximize revenue, nonprofit organizations aim to maximize impact. Their missions are to improve society and tackle its most pressing problems. These are noble, challenging goals […]

Next in our series of blog posts from Group Gordon’s summer interns, Talia Curhan shares her top tips for acing a media interview. Public speaking in any situation can be nerve-wracking. You have to consider not only the language you use to communicate your message, but also, the signals you’re sending with your body language. […]