Blue Wagon Group Pros Embrace “Take Your Dog to Work” Day
Today is National “Take Your Dog to Work” Day. We think it’s quite wonderful that there’s a special day for something many of our Blue Wagon Group pros embrace day in and day out. Many of …
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Media Relations Didn’t Get Harder—The Noise Got Louder.
If everything is a story, nothing is. Here’s how to pitch what actually matters. A colleague of mine, formerly an editor at a national newspaper, recently held up her phone to show me her inbox. She scrolled …
My Words to Live By – On Risk
Risk seems scary, right? As a part-time Pilates instructor, one of the things I tell my students is that we can’t get too comfortable because growth isn’t developed in our comfort zone. We must get uncomfortable, get …
Musing on Mentoring for International Youth Day
Yesterday was International Youth Day. Recognizing this day as an, a-hem, “seasoned” PR pro caused me to muse about what has historically been one of my favorite tasks throughout my career…mentoring and helping younger people on their …
Gifts of Time, Talent and Service at the Holidays
Last month we kicked off the holiday season with a blog about being thankful for our many blessings, especially for 20 years of Blue Wagon Group success. So much has happened in our agency’s orbit in the …
Check, Check, Check: The Benefits of Routine
*Beep – Beep – Beep* The familiar sound of your alarm pings at a probably way too early hour and then you automatically begin ticking off your daily checklist. Make your bed – check; get ready …
Thankful for a Fabulous 20-Year Ride
November is the month where we all take the time to appreciate our many blessings. It also happens to be the month, 20 years ago, I founded what is now known as Blue Wagon Group. The last …
The Value of Giving Back to Charity
Today is International Day of Charity, so named for the anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa, one of the most philanthropic and charitable humans ever. Here at Blue Wagon Group, we are fully on board with …
My “Words to Live By” – “Carpe Diem: Seize the Day”
I remember watching Dead Poets Society when I was 15 years old and being fascinated, yet admittedly slightly annoyed, by Robin Williams’ character, John Keating, and his unorthodox teaching methods. As a teenager myself, I could …
Face Your Fears with Courage
As a kid, I always thought the word ‘courage’ was reserved for people I read about in history class. The concept of courage – an individual’s choice to face uncertainty despite the fear that accompanies it …