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.

At Cate Urban Communications, we are dedicated to embodying the values of understanding, openness, collaboration, diversity, empowerment, and relationship-building.

The Cate Urban Communications team looks forward to sharing our story and yours in the new year. Together we can persevere and thrive.

Thank you to our many clients and partners who trust us to help tell their stories. Happy Holidays and see you in 2026!

This Hanukkah, may your dreidels spin true and your messages land clearly! When they don’t, give us a call.

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.

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.

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.

You’ve got safe content but you can’t get through the firewall—what do you do?

Every Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

Meet our latest personal branding client — Raquel Rodriguez, a Human-Centered Innovator Driving Culture, Compliance, and Growth.

The “preparing for technical difficulties” series aims to equip organizations with the foresight and resilience needed to manage unexpected technology disruptions.

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.

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.

We are proud to announce the completion of our latest web build for Shannon Maguire, press freedom and international development strategist.

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.

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.

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.

We are proud to announce the completion of our latest web build for Blue Rose Financial Advisors — a full-service, independent financial advisory firm.

It may surprise you to know, that as a creative communications professional, I am supportive of integrating AI into our many projects.