Hire a Veteran (and let us thank you!)
There are a lot of thanks getting handed out today. Thank you for your service. Thanks for being a “hero.” Thanks for our freedom. They are nice words and no doubt heartfelt.
Founder at 155 Strategies – During two decades of communications leadership in Washington, Pete has served in senior roles at The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and The Fratelli Group.
Three Essentials for an Effective Communications Team
To be successful, association communications teams need good leaders, consistency, and a seat at the table when decisions are made. Building and leading communications teams that deliver are high priorities for all associations. But how do you know if you’re on the right track?
Three Things I Wish I’d Known When I Began in PR
Stumbling through situations is a great teacher. I have tried hard to extract lessons from my experiences, including missteps and small victories. Now, with a bit more than two decades of historical perspective, I can begin to put my arms around the bigger picture of this profession–and reflect on what I wish I’d known when I started.
My Turn: Pete Janhunen: A love letter to Rhode Island
Dear Rhode Island, We’ve been in Rhode Island for a year now, and I thought it was time to write a quick letter to my new home state. So far, it’s been a wonderful experience. From the beaches of South County to Wright’s Dairy Farm — and so much in between — Rhode Island feels like a warm hug.
PR Pros Don’t Lie
The chief executive should have skipped the meeting, but attended it, and a group is threatening to leak this information to a major local paper. I mentioned to the chief executive I expected a call from a reporter asking about the meeting; the chief executive was visibly upset. Pausing for a minute, the chief executive had an idea. I should tell the reporter the leaked information was false. “I didn’t attend the meeting” would be the line I was to deliver.