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.
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
How to Build a Creator Brief That Builds Relationships for Your Organization
Influencer marketing has become essential for most industries, and nonprofits are no exception. I recently heard a stat that 97% of CMOs are planning to ... Read More
The Boston Marathon Is a Nonprofit Storytelling Masterclass
On Marathon Monday, 30,000 runners took to the streets from Hopkinton to Boylston St. for the 130th Boston Marathon. The elite athletes grabbed the headlines: ... Read More
The News Isn’t Slowing Down – Neither Should You.
There’s a war in the Middle East. Tariffs and fuel prices are squeezing household budgets. Federal funding cuts are landing without warning. For nonprofit communicators, ... Read More
Local news to the rescue: a new holiday celebrates the heroes keeping journalism alive
There is a national day for just about everything. There are 868 designated days in April alone, ranging from the serious (National Youth HIV and ... Read More
