Red Fan Communications Wins Double Gold at 2025 Bulldog PR Awards
AUSTIN, Texas (July 21, 2025)—Red Fan Communications, a strategic B2B communications and advisory firm in Austin, Texas, was awarded gold in two categories at the 2025 Bulldog PR awards. Red Fan was named “Business to Business (B2B) Agency of the Year” and earned top honors in the “Best Technology/Software Campaign” category for its work with […]
A Conversation With Axios Communicators Author Eleanor Hawkins
Journalists and PR pros have worked side-by-side for decades, but there are those like Eleanor Hawkins that walk the line in between, one foot in each world. Eleanor got her start in communications as a press secretary for the U.S. Senate, then helped launch a foreign policy think tank before transitioning to PBS, where she […]
A Conversation With Nicole Cobler
If you’re like us, you have at least a few newsletters that you regularly follow, and if you’re in the Austin area, odds are you’ve seen the Axios Austin newsletter pop up in your inbox. Axios Austin is a part of the network of local newsletters produced by Axios, co-written by Nicole Cobler who helped […]
The case for those sometimes-tricky customer success stories—and how to get them
As seen in Fast Company I’ve been thinking a lot about customer success stories and why so many companies either shy away from them or can’t consistently pull them together. As a journalist, I spoke to many major tech companies that pitched me their story. When I would inevitably ask to talk to customers or […]
Navigating your company through an election year: Strategies for success
As seen in Fast Company Election years bring unique challenges and opportunities to business. The uncertainty around policies and regulations can affect everything from consumer confidence to market stability. It’s crucial to adopt a strategic approach to ensure your company thrives during turbulent times. During an election cycle, the socio-political narrative dominates the conversation. A […]
The Art Of Running A Great Communications Agency
As seen in Forbes I’ve owned and run my strategic communications agency for 16 years now, and I set up several things early on to establish a wonderful environment for employees as well as clients. This is a tough industry, so if you want to attract clients who value the partnership and employees who are […]
Embracing the winds of change: The odyssey in change management
In the corporate odyssey, change is the only constant. Much like a ship braving uncharted waters, corporations must take on the formidable task of navigating change and contending with uncertainty. Leadership, notably the C-suite, plays a pivotal role, but it’s the crew—the employees—whose engagement is the lifeblood of this voyage. Echoing Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s wisdom, […]
Revolutionizing Internal Communications: The Tech Industry’s Hidden Asset Driving Revenue And Employee Engagement
As seen in Forbes Internal communications is undergoing a transformation into a dynamic, strategic asset that can redefine a company’s culture, strengthen brands and boost revenue. This transformation is especially evident in the tech industry, where companies are eschewing conventional memos and meetings for more engaging, modern solutions. The focus instead is on building performance-driven, […]
Nine Ways To Use PR To Attract And Close Deals
As seen in Forbes Any smart chief communications officer (CCO) can tell you that when strategizing with the head of sales and the CEO in a war room, they know where to strategically focus attention for a specific story in a target market. They know how to prepare a spokesperson to weave in the right […]