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.
Deck the Headlines – Giving Season Lessons From Hallmark Holiday Movies
This season I am working my way through every new Hallmark Christmas movie, which is a real commitment. Hallmark Channel is premiering 34 original movies ... Read More
And the Winner Is…Three Keys to a Standout Award Submission
An award is a public relations gift that keeps on giving. When an independent panel selects the award submission of your organization or your leader, ... Read More
Don’t shoot the messenger: why we need a free press for the midterms
The midterm election is less than a week away. Both the results and the aftermath are anything but certain, and millions are bracing for whatever ... Read More
Teak Hosts First Changemaker Soirée for Boston Nonprofits and Creators
After nearly 30 years helping nonprofits tell their stories through traditional media, Teak Media wanted to connect our clients directly with influencers, who are adding ... Read More
Trust at the speed of AI: Takeaways from the PRSA Northeast District Conference
PR and communications professionals are looking for ethical ways to use artificial intelligence and reach the right audiences. That goal set the tone at the ... Read More
The PR Choreography Behind Dancing with the Stars’ Comeback
Casting, Patience, and Distribution Lessons from Season 35 The new season of Dancing with the Stars just posted its best premiere numbers in six years, ... Read More
A Media Literacy Checklist: Five Questions to Ask Before You Trust a News Story
There is a media literacy crisis that is only being exacerbated by the volume of information that people are served on a daily basis. The ... Read More
Fall News Hooks for Your Nonprofit’s Pitch Calendar
The post Labor Day period marks the unofficial start of fall with beach bags giving way to backpacks and the first cool mornings. For journalists ... Read More
Four leadership lessons from Dolly Parton
Years from now, many people will remember where they were when they heard the news of Dolly Parton’s death. Her fans, who represent every age, ... Read More
