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A Veteran’s Perspective on Brian Williams’ Conflation of the Facts

Written by Kris Jensen, ACE; follow @krisjensen or connect with him on LinkedIn Buzz around Brian Williams’ “conflation” of the truth is everywhere — ending Tuesday in a six-month suspension by NBC without pay. How did we get to the point where…

TunheimFebruary 11, 2015

Digital + Content

Is it Real or is it “Serial”? Podcast Popularity Continues its Rapid Climb

Written by Pat Lilja, senior consultant Podcasts are everywhere, and their popularity only continues to rise. Many are attributing increased podcast interest to the phenomenon that is “Serial.” The podcast is the audio equivalent of a massive hit TV show…

TunheimJanuary 29, 2015

Tunheim News

14 Inspiring Stories from 2014

We again invite you to reflect on the stories that warmed our hearts and inspired us from 2014. It’s easy to get lost in the everyday minutia of business, news and crises. Let us start 2015 by remembering the good…

TunheimDecember 31, 2014

Public Relations Sports Marketing

Minnesota to Host NCAA Final Four in 2019

This just in: Minnesota and the new multi-purpose stadium will be the proud host of the NCAA Final Four in 2019. The games, slated for April 2019, are the second major event awarded to the new stadium. Congratulations to all involved!…

TunheimNovember 14, 2014

Community Development Public Relations

Why Crashing Marketing and Communication Silos Propels Growth

Written by Patrick Milan, Creative Destruction Officer, @pmilan Who owns the “voice” of the customer within your organization? Don’t worry, the answer to this question inside most organizations is not a good one. Chief executives believe data-driven customer insights are…

Pat MilanNovember 14, 2014

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Tunheim Expands Global Consulting Reach With New Partnership In Paris

Tunheim, a Minneapolis-based strategic communications consulting firm, has expanded its global reach with a new partnership with Gootenberg, a Paris-based independent reputation management agency. Gootenberg is renowned for its expertise helping global brands with public relations strategy across traditional and…

TunheimNovember 5, 2014

Crisis Communications + Issues Management

How to Maintain Perspective Amid a Media-Driven Crisis like Ebola

Written by Ryan Splawski, consultant, @ryan_splawski Let’s face it: In times of uncertainty, it’s easy for the media, organizations and the public to get caught up in the hype and fall prey to misinformation. A Washington Post-ABC News poll found that…

TunheimOctober 22, 2014

Public Relations Sports Marketing Tunheim News

PGA of America Names Tunheim as Marketing Partner for 2016 Ryder Cup

Tunheim, a Minnesota-based strategic communications consulting firm, today announced it has been selected to provide strategic marketing and public relations support for the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. “We are proud to partner with the PGA of…

TunheimOctober 14, 2014

Digital + Content Public Relations

3 Ways To Be Disruptive In Today’s Marketplace

Written by Liz Sheets, senior consultant, @LizTunheim Five years ago I was in events and experiential marketing for a large retailer. We were seeking disruptive ideas — ways to disrupt and interrupt consumers’ busy lives to get them to think of our…

Liz SheetsOctober 3, 2014

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