With the proliferation of tools and tactics to circumvent a parent's watchful eye, children are sharpening their digital chicanery. The The Associated Press terrifies parents everywhere this morning: apnews.com/43f20019b37d4d…

The dog days of summer are ruff for interns. See what we did there? Cinch here is training to be a guide dog AND learning the PR ropes by interning at Crosby-Volmer. He's the only staffer permitted to nap at work because LOOK AT THAT FACE.

Crosby~Volmer COO Stephen Gardner reflects on the younger consumer preference for companies that take positions on polarizing issues, and the iconic American brands obliging them. The verdict: it's good business--at least for now. Read more: crosbyvolmer.com/pr-thought-lea…

Crosby~Volmer COO Stephen Gardner writes about the top-four crisis communications mistakes organizations make, and what can be done to prevent them, in today's blog post. Check it out: crosbyvolmer.com/pr-thought-lea…

Crosby~Volmer President Rob Volmer offers advice on navigating the new Congress: crosbyvolmer.com/pr-thought-lea…

Crosby~Volmer's Larry McAlister argues that traditional media relations should remain a key weapon in the PR arsenal. Check it out: crosbyvolmer.com/pr-thought-lea…

Crosby~Volmer's Christina Sartori writes about how to narrow the distance between you and your audience. Check out today's post to learn more: crosbyvolmer.com/pr-thought-lea…

#TBT to the excellent Forbes piece from 2012 on business #jargon. If you haven’t read it, we’ll ping you so we can circle back and take a 30,000-foot-view look before getting buy in. forbes.com/sites/groupthi…

The relationship between a company’s marketing/comms team and legal department can be…tense. What happens when it’s not? Magic. Get a load of how AB InBev resolved a trademark issue with modistbrewing. #DillyDilly: citypages.com/restaurants/mo…

As the joint Korean women’s hockey team proves, an effective communication plan is always customized to meet a need. Whether it’s elaborate, elegant, or templatized is immaterial. If it works, it works. #Olympics2018 usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

Crosby~Volmer's Alexandra Hayes and Will Whitaker are unbearable grammar nerds at opposing ends of the #oxfordcomma debate. As a result, this CNN piece received a lot of attention at the office last week. Are you Team Will (Comma) or Team Allie (No Comma)? cnn.com/2018/02/09/us/…

If you're not already, now is the time to start applying best practices to your digital ad campaigns. From Gizmodo: gizmodo.com/google-s-big-a…

We patronize both establishments, so we’re not taking sides in the Wendy’s - McDonald's feud. But we love when brands decide to lighten up on social media and engage in some hilarious “beefing.” Also, we forgot to take our “pun”icillin this morning. Inc.: inc.com/bill-murphy-jr…

The next performance review for the UMBC Athletics Social Media Manager #MarchMadness #UMBC:

Springtime in the DMV--where al fresco business lunches have been indefinitely postponed. Stay safe out there!

Crosby~Volmer is excited to announce its move to 1909 K Street. But not as excited as these two stock photo models. Thanks, you two!

Are you a #twospacer or a #onespacer? For the typewriter-taught, a small victory. washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-…

One month until the #WorldCup! With the U.S. staying home, several nations are savvily turning on the charm in their communications and ad creative to woo American fans. Will you temporarily transfer your loyalties during the tournament? From Los Angeles Times: latimes.com/sports/soccer/…

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