JPW Communications

Today, we tip our hats, to all the storytellers out there, and we mean, all of them. From Stephen King to our PIOs (who are our favorite story tellers by the way). #WorldStoryTellingDay began in Sweden in the 90s and quickly spread across the world. It was created to preserve the history of oral storytelling, which is a very important thing, and it certainly pertains to the life of a PIO. What better way is there to get someone's attention on a new project than pulling together a narrative about how it will affect people's lives? That is storytelling. Weaving in that connection is key to keeping the public informed on what is going on in their backyard and how it will affect them. So keep up the important work of writing these stories, and we just have to ask...what's your favorite story?

Overwhelmed by the madness of government communications? In this month's newsletter, we’re breaking down the biggest trends in communications — the ones worth adopting, the ones worth testing, and the ones that just add to the (March) madness. ?? Sign up for our newsletter at jpwcomm.com/contact to learn how to: ?? Avoid shiny object syndrome and commit your resources to what matters most ?? Get lucky when it comes to keeping campaigns in check with amazing tools like ClickUp ?? Identify video trends that actually work (and which are just a distraction) ?? Find out where you can see team JPW IRL (hint: ??) March newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gjS3hYM7

It's March Madness time...PIO style! ???? Here's a short list of things that we know drove us crazy when we worked in house. Have any to add? ??The misnomer that everyone can do communications. (So not true.) ?? Learning the game plan after the game is over. (We're all on the same team, folks.) ?? Switching priorities in the middle of a play but expecting the same outcome. (Not to mix sports analogies, but this is classic "moving the goal post"). ?? Jargon. (Enough said.) #Communications101 #PIOMarchMadness

Project management can sometimes feel like juggling 10 balls while walking a tightrope, that's why we feel ??lucky?? to have ClickUp for all our project management needs. We live and breathe within ClickUp and have a saying within JPW that, "if it's not in ClickUp, it doesn't exist," and frankly, we aren't sure how we managed to exist without it. These days, we use ClickUp for managing the most simple projects to the most complex multi-year initiatives, and it works seamlessly for both. But even more than that, we use it as a CRM tool, for our agendas, to house our internal learning and development, for employee onboarding, compliance, HR, and the list goes on and on. With each new addition, we find a better way to automate ClickUp to make our lives a little easier. ClickUp reminds us when one of those balls we've been juggling high up in the air is about to come down, so we can make the catch and send it back up and on it's way. #clickup #lucky #projectmanagement #whatwereloving

We'll be there, Jenny Windle, MPA and Susanne Bankhead ??

Not every video trend is worth the hype. AI-generated voiceovers, POV storytelling, live streaming, and short-form content are shaping the future of video—but how do you know which ones will work for your brand? Kit Caldwell breaks down the biggest trends in video and motion design, showing you what’s worth investing in and what might just be a passing fad. Whether you're looking to improve audience engagement or streamline production, understanding these trends can help you create content that’s not just trendy—but timeless. | Link: https://ow.ly/SPOC50Vg6Yq

Chasing every new trend? It's time to rethink your approach. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of new trends, but without a clear strategy, they can waste time and money. In our latest blog by Baylee Akins, we break down how to test innovations with purpose and make data-driven decisions. Read on at https://ow.ly/Mtgj50Vg6T1

It's National Proof Reading Day, and we are excited. Nothing like a good editing assignment to put a smile on our faces. Next time you move a misplaced comma or de-capitalize something, just remember that punctuation can save lives: -"Let's eat, Grandma!" is a lovely dinner invitation ??. -"Let's eat Grandma!" is an invitation for Grandma to start running ??♀?.

Congratulations to the City of Fountain Valley on a great 2025 State of the City event. We were honored to attend and play a small role in bringing this event to life. Cheers to #GoingfortheGold in 2025! #FountainValley #StateoftheCity #JPW #GovernmentCommunicaitons

Before spring arrives, we wanted to share this quote that reminds us to find inspiration and warmth even when it's chilly outside. If you're anxiously waiting for warmer weather, longer days and maybe a day or two out of the office, we see you. Our favorite ways to bring a little summer into our winter office days include: -Hosting walking meetings -Spending an extra minute on our cups of coffee and tea -Mixing up our music -Changing our scenery by working from a new spot -Getting up from our desks "One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the winter." - Henry David Thoreau