Teak Talk is Our Company Blog Written by Members of the Team
We created this blog in an effort to share a personal, inside look at what it means to work closely with organizations that serve the otherwise underserved, improve our environment, give voice to children, heal the sick, and inspire humanity to be bigger, brighter and bolder. Our work doesn’t leave us when we shut down our computers for the night. The lessons we learn, the stories we discover, and the people we meet stay with us for a lifetime. Our clients have changed us for the better, and for that, we are forever grateful.
A Rainbow of Zinnias and a Whole Lot of Heart for Our Volunteer Day at Natick Farm
On Monday, the Teak Media + Communication team spent our annual volunteer day at Natick Community Organic Farm (NCOF), trading our desks for a sunny ... Read More
Right from the Source: Pitching Tips from Boston Reporters
The shrinking media landscape means that nonprofit communicators seek to earn media coverage from fewer reporters who are increasingly covering more ground. Last week, a ... Read More
Cones, Kilts, and PR Lessons from the Tartan Army
Scotland's first World Cup appearance in 28 years came with an unexpected bonus for Bostonians. Although they were only in the city for just under ... Read More
You say you want a revolution? Five things that can help share an idea.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, democracy was a radical idea. However, like the proverbial tree in the forest, even the most revolutionary idea doesn’t ... Read More
Two Lanterns, One Strategy: A Revolutionary PR Lesson from America’s 250th
America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 is coming up fast. For most people, it means cookouts, fireworks, and a long weekend. For communications professionals ... Read More
The Revolution will be Live-streamed: Social Media’s Impact on Grassroots Organizing
As we mark America's 250th anniversary, millions of Americans are thinking seriously about what democratic participation actually looks like. For nonprofits working on issues that ... Read More
Finding Validation in a Recent “Meet the Editors” Event
Recently, my colleague Jenn and I attended an event in the PRSA Boston's "Meet the Editors" series, which featured a meet-and-greet with editors and reporters ... Read More
Personal foul: communication lessons from Jaylen Brown’s changing narrative.
Just two years ago, the idea of the Celtics trading 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown was unthinkable. Today, it’s a very different story and communication ... Read More
Why Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Still Wins in the Age of AI Because It’s Human
Artificial intelligence is making real inroads in the media world and the nonprofit sector. News organizations are experimenting with AI to assist with reporting, summarization, ... Read More
