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Exclusive! Checking in with Jean Stack on M&A During COVID
Entering 2020, momentum for government contracting mergers and acquisitions (M&As) was so strong, it was off-the-charts! Deal valuations and announcements were up in 2019, with 2020 showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, in late January/early February, three...
COVID-19 and GovCons: Now is the Time to do PR
Most mid-tier government contractors have minimum thresholds on contract wins for press releases. Many companies will not publish a release if the contract win is less than $10M – unless it has other strategic value. And in the past, long before anyone heard of...
Beyond the COVID-19 Curve: 7 Things You Can do Now on LinkedIn
In the past month, I’ve learned more than I’ve wanted to about social distancing, Zoombombing and COVID-19. I’ve gained an appreciation for online grocery shopping, growing vegetables from seeds, and watching the growth of caterpillars that promise to emerge as...
Now is the Time to Refresh Your Website to be More Reporter-Friendly
What’s the worst thing that can happen if reporters don’t like your website? The short answer is, they won’t use it. And that’s a real stumbling block for government contractors eager for earned media coverage to keep their brands, their executives and their thought...
How the best M&A comms can help with COVID-19 communications
Originally appeared in Washington Technology on March 19, 2020 The Washington Technology Power Breakfast: M&A Outlook event in February brought nine GovCon executives, bankers and investment firm leaders together to explore and share their insights on M&A...
Spotlight on 9 Remarkable Veteran and Military Charities
‘Tis the season! The holidays are fast approaching and it’s the season of giving. I’m sure you have your list of gifts for family, friends and co-workers. If you’re like me, you also have a list of charities for end-of-year donations. As you know, I’m a huge supporter...
New! First-Ever Research on What Reporters Want at AUSA
Every year, I look forward to attending AUSA’s Annual Meeting and Expo. For three jam-packed days, I soak up the latest U.S. Army developments, trends, concerns and interests – surrounded by more than 32,000 (!) attendees from nearly 100 countries. It’s a time for...
What You Need to Know from the Market Outlook: 2020 Power Breakfast
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Washington Technology Power Breakfast Market Outlook: 2020 event. Each month, WashTech brings together four or five CEOs to share their ideas and opinions about the industry, including trends and challenges. This month’s...