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.
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
Whale of a Review: How a New Bedford Museum Turned a Bad Rating Into a PR Win
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations spend a lot of energy managing how they're perceived: crafting the right messaging, anticipating criticism, staying ahead of anything that might ... Read More
The Age of AI Slop: How Social Media Platforms are Fighting Back
Anyone who has seen images of President Trump depicted on his social media channels this week as everything from a decorated war hero to Elvis, ... Read More
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
