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Women Who Reimagined Our World: Nellie Bly
When something is wrong and not being addressed, how can you communicate it to a large portion of the public? In the case of journalist Nellie Bly, you go undercover as a patient at a New York City mental health asylum to hopefully communicate to the unsuspecting public what goes on inside the facility.
Women Who Reimagined Our World: Eleanor Roosevelt
When it comes to reimagining the way we communicate with each other on a global scale, former diplomat, United Nation’s Delegate, and first lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt stands apart from the rest. Her contributions to the shared language of human rights and diplomatic solutions are unparalleled.
Women Who Reimagined Our World: Susan Kare
When it comes to reimagining the way we communicate with our computers, desktops and cell phones, Susan Kare stands at the apex of the modern graphic design. When you turn on your computer and are greeted with warm and friendly icons such as the smiley face when you first turn it on or the trash can for dumping files or the computer disk icon where you save your files, you can thank Susan Kare.
Women Who Reimagined Our World: Annie Easley
Have you ever wondered how it is so easy to facetime your loved ones when traveling? Or how is it so easy to type in an address and let your phone navigate you through an unknown environment? Or how can we press an app and know the weather for the next three months? We have Annie Easley to thank for these incredible modern marvels.
Women Who Reimagined Our World
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting women who reimagined the world and dramatically impacted the realm of communications. These women did not wait for permission. They fixed what was broken. They built what was missing.
Breaking through the Deepfakes
Deepfakes have become a surprisingly effective tool for sowing mistrust and spreading fake news. But with an oversaturation of information online, how can audiences sift through the noise and spot a deep fake for what it is?
Protecting Employees from Outside Threats — A lesson in internal communications
When a crisis hits, how do you handle it? This is a question that companies have grappled with, successfully or not, for a long time.
More than Messaging: How Values-Led Communication Builds Brands People Trust
At Cate Urban Communications, we are dedicated to embodying the values of understanding, openness, collaboration, diversity, empowerment, and relationship-building.
Happy Orthodox Christmas!
The Cate Urban Communications team looks forward to sharing our story and yours in the new year. Together we can persevere and thrive.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you to our many clients and partners who trust us to help tell their stories. Happy Holidays and see you in 2026!
Happy Hannukah!
This Hanukkah, may your dreidels spin true and your messages land clearly! When they don’t, give us a call.
Giving Tuesday: Shout out to our Non-profit Clients and Favorite Causes!
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we’re shining a light on our non-profit clients and sharing several other causes that are dear to our team members.
Small Business Saturday Client Shoutout: Cafe Kindred
It’s Small Business Saturday and if you’re shopping in the “Little City” of Falls Church or Leesburg, VA, we encourage you to “dine small” at Cafe Kindred and the Leesburg Diner by Cafe Kindred.
The Lost Art of Oral Communication —Thanksgiving Edition
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a look at why sharpening your oral communication instead of texting or social media can still be a valuable in today’s communication landscape.
Forget the “Great Firewall,” your local community might not see your safe content
You’ve got safe content but you can’t get through the firewall—what do you do?
Honoring Our Bravest on Veterans Day
Every Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
Personal Branding Spotlight: Raquel Rodriguez, Empathetic HR Strategist
Meet our latest personal branding client — Raquel Rodriguez, a Human-Centered Innovator Driving Culture, Compliance, and Growth.
Crisis Communications: Technical Difficulties
The “preparing for technical difficulties” series aims to equip organizations with the foresight and resilience needed to manage unexpected technology disruptions.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Cybersecurity doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It’s about building small, smart habits that make you less of a target. Building safe protocols and solid employee training can make a big difference.
Small Business Client Spotlight: HedgeStar
Founded in 2004, HedgeStar is a leading independent provider of outsourced valuation and independent hedge accounting services for financial instruments including interest rate, currency, and commodity derivatives.