Teak Talk

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.

The PR Choreography Behind Dancing with the Stars' Comeback

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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