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When Community Protests Escalate: Why Independent Schools Need Real-Time Crisis Support

When Community Protests Escalate: Why Independent Schools Need Real-Time Crisis Support

by Lauren Stralo | Mar 31, 2026 | PR Firm

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...
Building a Crisis Communications Plan? Here Are 5 Tips You Need to Know.

Building a Crisis Communications Plan? Here Are 5 Tips You Need to Know.

by Thomas Logue | Apr 7, 2025 | Crisis Communications, Preparedness

Ask yourself: who trusts you? In a crisis, trust is currency – trust in your organization, its mission, its integrity and, often, its leadership. The organizations best positioned to weather a crisis are the ones that can cash in on a longstanding and hard-earned bank...
Stronger Together: Why Crisis Communication and Proactive PR Have a Mutualistic Relationship

Stronger Together: Why Crisis Communication and Proactive PR Have a Mutualistic Relationship

by Mike Gross, APR | Feb 7, 2025 | Crisis Communications, Media Relations, PR Strategy, Preparedness

It’s natural for organizations to want good publicity and strong relationships with their stakeholders and audiences – we all want to be well-liked and successful. However, every company will experience a crisis in its lifetime, no matter how hard its leadership and...
How Media Monitoring Shapes Strategy

How Media Monitoring Shapes Strategy

by AKCG | Nov 8, 2022 | Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Preparedness

In our exponentially changing media landscape, we hear that we can’t run a successful organization without timely media monitoring. But why is that, and what is media monitoring in the first place? The term “media monitoring” is the action of staying up to date with...
5 Minutes with Chris Lukach: Pivotal Moments

5 Minutes with Chris Lukach: Pivotal Moments

by Chris Lukach, APR | Jul 15, 2021 | Crisis Communications, Preparedness

Independent school community members look to school leaders during pivotal moments. From faculty changes to the national conversation on social justice, school leaders must know how to communicate with empathy, honesty and unwavering conviction to their school’s...
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AKCG Meet the Team Series: Olivia Napoli
September 01, 2026 - By AKCG
AKCG Meet the Team Series: Olivia Napoli

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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What Is Crisis Management? How to Know You’re Facing One
September 01, 2026 - By AKCG
What Is Crisis Management? How to Know You’re Facing One

What Is Crisis Management? How to Know You're Facing One A crisis doesn't have to be a five-alarm fire to threaten your reputation. Here's how to tell the difference — and what to do next. By Bruce Hennes, President, AKCG [...]

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Katherine Schaffer: A Summer Intern Experience with AKCG
August 27, 2026 - By Hannah Merschen
Katherine Schaffer: A Summer Intern Experience with AKCG

Katherine Schaffer: A Summer Intern Experience with AKCG 1.Can you describe your internship experience at AKCG?  I interned at AKCG from May to August 2026. My internship experience at AKCG was so incredibly impactful and really solidified my goal for a career in PR! I loved [...]

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