In our Meet the Team series, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the dedicated AKCG team members serving our valued clients. This week, meet Olivia Napoli, Associate Vice President at AKCG – Public Relations Counselors. In her role, Olivia supports the firm’s crisis communications [...]
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Meet Gwen Quackenboss, Associate Media Analyst at AKCG – Public Relations Counselors. In her role, Gwen supports the media analysis team and works with both of the firm’s practices, crisis and media relations, to provide detailed reports and analyses of media coverage. What led you to a career in communications? [...]
Why Recognition Matters When Choosing the Best Crisis Management PR Firms When a Crisis Happens, Credentials Matter No organization plans for a crisis. But leadership transitions, cyberattacks, regulatory investigations, workplace incidents, litigation, product recalls, student safety concerns, executive misconduct, and [...]
Meet Mike Garrett, Project Coordinator at AKCG – Public Relations Counselors. In his role, Mike supports the firm’s crisis communications and issues management work. What motivated you to seek a career in communications? When I began studying at Rowan University, [...]
This winter, as part of my professional development at AKCG – Public Relations Counselors, I participated in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Philadelphia Chapter’s Public Relations Institute. PR Institute is a 10-week talent development program for communications professionals looking to strengthen and develop their skills, and network with fellow Philadelphia-area communications professionals. During four [...]
Kayla Robinson, a graduating senior at Rowan University, was an intern at AKCG Public Relations Counselors for Spring 2026. Kayla shares her experience below. Can you describe your internship experience at AKCG? I began my internship at AKCG in January 2026 and will complete it in May. Over [...]
Trust is a leadership asset, but for many organizations, it's also largely unmeasured. That's where reputation intelligence becomes essential. AKCG's CODE Score℠ Leadership Trust Baseline (LTB) delivers the reputation intelligence leaders need to understand stakeholder perceptions, uncover emerging concerns, and [...]
The rules for media relations are changing fast and for public relations professionals and media relations agencies, adapting isn’t optional. The rules have never been set in stone. AKCG’s media relations specialists engage with reporters every day in our work to generate credible, third-party coverage for our clients. As a [...]
Student activism tied to national issues, a school policy or a disciplinary decision isn’t new for independent schools. What’s new and constantly evolving is how quickly it can escalate. Digital Natives Spread Information Fast, But Not Always Accurately Students live their lives online, and information travels instantly. A situation that once upon a [...]
The Silver Wave, the Silver Tsunami, the Silver Surge -- whatever you want to call it – isn’t just coming. It’s already here and senior living communities across the country are preparing for what comes next. At the Senior Housing News Sales and Marketing Conference, editor Tim Regan noted: “Boomers are not just thinking [...]