Tunheim Blog - Insights From Team Tunheim

“My Daddy Changed the World”

Of all the imagery, demonstrations, dialogue and destruction unleashed after George Floyd died, nothing impacted me more than those simple words from his young daughter. The pride and the hope captured in that short sentence has powered a global body…

Kathy TunheimMay 25, 2021

Community Development

Personal Responsibility 2.0

Nine months ago I wrote about the chances of 328+ million Americans accepting personal responsibility for fighting the pandemic. At the time, a well-orchestrated response was not in place and there was a great deal of fear about how best…

Kathy TunheimMay 19, 2021

Corporate Communications

The Importance of Being Understood

At Tunheim, we have a mantra that guides our communications work for clients: “Well-understood organizations have the best opportunity for success.” This is particularly true in a time of disruption and change.There has been a lot written about how much…

Kathy TunheimMay 14, 2021

Public Relations

Ageism

I suspect ageism has always been 'a thing.' Since humans began walking the planet, our evolution has likely involved the tensions that arise when some of us adapt faster than others or adopt new practices ahead of the rest of…

Kathy TunheimMay 12, 2021

Crisis Communications + Issues Management

How to Prepare for Disruption in Business

Last year, businesses faced a variety of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are still facing the repercussions today. The comeback will be slow, taking some companies years to fully recover. That’s what got us thinking - is there…

Pat MilanMay 6, 2021

Corporate Reputation Management

Reputational Risk Management: Think ESG

ESG factors have become a well-discussed topic in board rooms and investment committee meetings. The acronym, of course, refers to the emerging significance of monitoring the environmental, social and governance practices of organizations. Investment advisors have been perfecting their metrics…

Kathy TunheimMay 4, 2021

Digital + Content

Strengthening Your Email Marketing Strategy

Having a strong email marketing strategy helps you to reach your audiences in a personalized way. With inboxes constantly being filled, how can you ensure your emails are being opened and read? Here are a few tips to keep in…

Katie NorbyMay 3, 2021

Public Relations

Advice from our Experts for Returning to In-Person Events

With COVID regulations loosening up and vaccine numbers climbing, many of us see a return to normalcy in the near future including attending events. We already know people plan to attend gatherings in their personal lives—2021 is one of the…

TunheimApril 29, 2021

Corporate Communications

Communicate Your Organization’s Environmental Impact

As communications consultants to organizations large and small, we know that there continues to be trepidation for some about how best (and whether) to raise awareness of their organization’s commitments and actions related to environmental impact. Let us review the…

Liz SheetsApril 26, 2021

Don’t React to AI. Teach It.

Why Nobody Knows What You Do Anymore: A Story About Fractured Branding

Why You Need a Team to Build Your PR Plan (and What Happens When You Don’t)