Community Development
Managing the Stress of Transition
There’s a lot in transition right now: fall to winter, hybrid restrictions to remote everything (again), a Trump administration to a Biden administration, 2020 into 2021. Just to name a few. And transitions can be very stressful, as we process things that are ending (especially things we will miss) and anticipate the unknowns ahead. But…
Read More‘Speak’ Up: Creative Mask Challenge
I wrote in a recent blog post about the creative minds behind ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ – and the power of that public relations effort has stayed with me for inspiration as we head into this next challenging phase of defeating COVID-19. Can we find ways to motivate even the most resistant-to-public-health-guidance among us…
Read MoreTime for Rally Caps
Often during this extraordinary 2020, I have looked to history for perspective or precedent. As we see projections of surging coronavirus cases and begin accepting the reality of colder temperatures and shorter days for the next new months, I went looking for inspiration. In support of both corporate brands and public policy initiatives, our firm…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On
We’ve likely all seen one – or many – of the spin-offs from the British propaganda poster: most recently “Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands.” On this most momentous occasion, election day 2020 in the U.S.A., I feel obligated not only to lift up the original message – but also to share a bit of…
Read MoreReach Out
“Now if you feel that you can’t go on Because all of your hope is gone. And your life is filled with much confusion Until happiness is just an illusion. And your world around is crumblin’ down: Darling, reach out…reach out for me.” (Credits to the incomparable Four Tops) I have long subscribed to the…
Read MoreCelebrating Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month by Elevating Latinx Community Voices
September 15 through October 15 is Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month! So far, Tunheim has been supporting local restaurants that serve the best authentic cuisine and listening to local Hispanic organizations creating positive change in our community. Personally, I love making traditional family recipes, hearing stories from my grandma and diving deeper into Mexico’s history. Latinx…
Read More#ShopLocalMN
In honor of National Small Business Week (Sept. 22 – 24), Tunheim—proudly a woman-owned small business—is showing some love for local small businesses. And with the uncertainty that many of our favorite Twin Cities hot spots face, we couldn’t think of a better time to show our support. There is great power in showing support…
Read MoreWomen’s Equality Day
Today is Women’s Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. To understand some of the history of the 19th amendment and what Women’s Equality Day means today, we checked in with Michelle Witte, Executive Director of League of Women Voters of Minnesota. We talked about the role women in…
Read MoreElevating Your Personal Communications
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual panel for employees of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx organization on the topic of elevating personal communications, with a particular focus on women and young professionals. As somebody who has gone through the trials and errors of navigating my way in the professional world and…
Read MoreMinnesota Hospital Association Navigates the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tunheim sat down with our longtime friend and former client, Minnesota Hospital Association’s Vice President of Communications and Public Relations, Wendy Burt, to discuss how they have been handling the current health pandemic and their approach to COVID-19 and The Media. Media inquiries started taking off at the beginning of March. By March 16, when…
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