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How to do a Virtual Conference right? Here’s what AIAA did!
Like so many in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics cancelled member meetings scheduled for March and April. In early April, with no signs of the pandemic abating, the AIAA team needed a go/no-go decision for...
Exclusive! Q&A with GovCon Executive Recruiter Phoebe Henderson
2020 has been an odd year so far – and we’re only half-way through! When it comes to senior leadership changes, it’s been a relatively quiet few months, but we’ve started to see more movement among GovCon executive personnel: recent announcements of familiar faces in...
Take Advantage of Increased Public Sector Social Media Usage
Originally a Market Connections blog Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve shared how to take advantage of increased screen time among government audiences, as well as, how to effectively pivot your in-person meetings to virtual ones. Now we take a look at the...
Now is the time for leaders to speak out
Originally appeared in Washington Technology on June 18, 2020 Thought leadership isn’t just for when times are good. When thought leaders share their informed opinions and perspectives, people listen. People are eager for ideas, perspectives, inspiration, direction....
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...