Your sales tax measure passed .... now what?
Your city's new sales tax measure passed, and now comes the fun part. Let's take a closer look at how you can communicate about the measure while details and timelines are being solidified.
New Council, New You
PIOs must adapt to new leadership and priorities after an election. The key is to stay calm and stick to your communications plan.
Another year around the sun and strategy
Today marks another year around the sun for JPW. Traditionally ninth anniversaries are celebrated with gifts of pottery and wicker, which speaks to our hand-crafted-loving hearts. In our latest blog, we are reflecting on our agency and collective obsession with strategic planning -- two things that require effort, care and vision. We look forward to many more years of curating solutions for our clients and weaving the strategies that lead to their successes.
Happy anniversary, JPW!
Take the fear out of your next public service project with these helpful tips and tricks
Avoid common project mistakes by applying lessons learned from horror films.
This is not a drill: Five tips to boost emergency readiness
September is National Preparedness Month, making it the perfect time to assess your agency’s emergency readiness.
Communicating to council
Communicating with council during and emergency: The good, the bad and the spooky.
Water we doing, California? Communicating through the changing waters of California’s drought
The challenges of the water world ebb and flow, especially in California where droughts are an ongoing reality.
Rules of (public) engagement
Back-to-school season is here, marked by the “changing of the aisles” at retailers, last minute vacations, and the much-awaited arrival of the Starbucks #PSL.
7 tips for successful construction outreach
When it comes to construction projects, communication is key to build community trust and involvement. In this blog, we dig into our proven strategies for successful construction outreach that clearly articulate project details, while keeping the community informed and engaged.
Your 2024 summer reading list
Summer's here, which means your vacation is probably right around the corner. If you're in the mood for a good read during your down time, we've prepared a summer reading list roundup that's bound to inspire.
Worth 1,000 words
The phrase touting that “a picture is worth a thousand words” dates back to at least the early 1900s in the US, and similar expressions can also be found in a variety of languages including Chinese, French and Russian, to name a few.
Using your strategic communication skills to earn rebrand buy-in
To be successful, the rebranding process requires buy-in from all decision makers. By using the following strategic communications skills, you can effectively articulate what you're trying to achieve, how you plan to achieve it, and with a little luck, generate enthusiasm.
JPW earns two CAPIO EPIC Awards at annual conference
JPW brought home two CAPIO EPIC awards for communications and marketing plans.
Behind the scenes of JPW’s rebrand
Consider JPW to be the proud owner of a brand-new pair of shoes.
Giving your public works project personality through branding
As we approach National Public Works Week, Team JPW joins government agencies across the country in celebrating the unsung heroes who work every day to create stronger, more resilient communities.
Employees reflect on their time at JPW
Our people make JPW special, and over the last couple of months several JPW employees celebrated work anniversaries.
Did someone say rebrand?
You may have noticed that many well-known companies have recently rebranded, a move that takes planning, strategy, and perhaps a little leap of faith.
Six signs you’re due for a rebrand
In our fast-paced digital era, where information travels at the speed of a click, the spotlight on government agencies' communication efforts has intensified through the lens of social media.
Social media best practices for government agencies
In our fast-paced digital era, where information travels at the speed of a click, the spotlight on government agencies' communication efforts has intensified through the lens of social media.