Author name: stratacomm

It’s no secret that interpersonal communication skills play a critical role in building successful relationships between our clients, the media and the public. We invest the time to research and customize our communications to match them to our audiences. But when was the last time you took this step with your colleagues?

Stratacomm LLC announced today the hiring of Kristin Ford-Glencross as an account director in the company’s Washington, D.C. office. Kristin joins Stratacomm’s growing team to oversee integrated communication planning and strategies for a number of the firm’s transportation and energy clients.

Stratacomm LLC announced today hiring Karyn G. Le Blanc as a senior vice president in its Washington, D.C. office. Starting June 1, she will lead the firm’s infrastructure practice group, which helps clients communicate with the public and other stakeholders on all aspects of transportation and development-related projects.

Stratacomm LLC announced today the hiring of Jacqueline Bengel as a vice president in the company’s Washington, D.C. office. Jacqueline joins Stratacomm’s growing team to oversee integrated communication planning and strategies across several client accounts.

Conduct a search for “morale” on Harvard Business Review’s website and you’ll find nearly 400 results dating back to 1965. There is, however, one common conclusion: factors driving morale are unique to company culture and fundamentally ingrained within the DNA of an organization.

Imagine it was your client, 73-year-old volunteer police officer Robert Bates, who shot and killed unarmed Eric Harris because he apparently confused his Smith & Wesson revolver with his taser. Facing manslaughter, do you let him talk to the media or not?

We’re excited to announce the hiring of Jennifer Heilman as an account director in our Washington, D.C. office, adding to our roster of recent new Stratacomm hires. Heilman specializes in communications strategy, project management, media relations and digital media, and will service the firm’s growing roster of government, trade association and corporate clients.

This time of year often evokes deep reflection. From the perspective of the two interns at Stratacomm’s D.C. office, this was a year of both great achievement and great uncertainty. Closing the chapter on college is exciting – almost as exciting as starting a new beginning in the professional world.

What began as a mere “presentation” quickly morphed into an experience where the audience became immersed the storyteller’s journey.