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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.
Personal Branding Spotlight: Shannon Maguire, Press Freedom Specialist
We are proud to announce the completion of our latest web build for Shannon Maguire, press freedom and international development strategist.
New Service Available: Public to Private Pivot Branding
This year’s sweeping changes to the federal government have left thousands out of work and in need of a new career path. We now offer a tiered service to elevate your personal brand to navigate change with clarity and align work with calling in a new sector.
Vegas Bound for DEFCON 33!
DEFCON is one of the world's largest and most notable hacker conventions. It brings together thousands of people—including cybersecurity professionals, hobbyist hackers, government agents, students, tech enthusiasts, and ME! —for talks, workshops, competitions, and networking.
Is AI Destroying Strategic Consulting? — ChatGPT Says “No”
I recently stumbled upon a LinkedIn post proclaiming that McKinsey & Co. is dead. AI can run full competitive market analysis for users, so why pay for strategic consulting? I put this to a quick test.
Small Business Client Spotlight: Blue Rose Financial Advisors
We are proud to announce the completion of our latest web build for Blue Rose Financial Advisors — a full-service, independent financial advisory firm.
The Role of AI at Cate Urban Communications
It may surprise you to know, that as a creative communications professional, I am supportive of integrating AI into our many projects.
Small Business Client Spotlight: Phyllis Palombi — Therapist
We are proud to share the completion of our latest website project for Phyllis Palombi — Individual and Family Therapist.
Calling All Communications Professionals!
We're building a talent pool of skilled communications professionals for upcoming gigs and future collaborations.
Non-Profit Client Spotlight: The DRGHub
The DRGHub is a global platform for sharing the latest evidence, insights, and learning on democracy, rights, and governance.