We’re storytellers so we’re naturally inclined to share meaningful experiences, thoughtful commentary and what’s happening at CKP that might be helpful to you. At least we hope so.
Can we talk? Why feedback is your friend
How do we change our mindset so that receiving feedback doesn’t feel like a threat to our intellect, aptitude and abilities? Here are six tips to make the process more successful.
CKP's Whitney Radley joins Houston Public Media Young Leaders Council
Houston Public Media has selected CKP Account Manager Whitney Radley to be a member of its Young Leaders Council, a group of engaged Houstonians that understand the complexities the local, regional and national media markets and Houston Public Media’s place in them.
Ross Winkler: "The secret to public relations is relationships"
We are in the people and relationship business, and nearly everything we do establishes, maintains, and grows those relationships. Public relations requires a long-term focus and establishing meaningful relationships is an ongoing, long-term effort.
Relationships with reporters are tricky: Here’s how public relations pros can get it right
It’s no secret that the state of journalism is in constant flux. These days, traditional reporters aren’t the only ones we rely on for information: bloggers, influencers and citizen journalists also contribute to the media landscape and cultural zeitgeist.
Corporate Social Responsibility 101: How to get it right from strategy to execution
It’s cliché, but having CSR or CR (Corporate Responsibility) or purpose-led strategy is no longer a nice to have, but a must have. Companies that do not simply won’t be around in the next decade. They won’t be around because they won’t anticipate the magnitude of, or appropriately plan for, Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) impacts on their business.
Carey Kirkpatrick on Small Biz Insider: How to brand your business
“Your brand story reveals your brand promise, which is your connection point that make people choose you,” CKP Founder and CEO Carey Kirkpatrick explained in her guest appearance on the Small Biz Insider podcast.
Building a remote team: How to create a culture of trust and accountability
The traditional office environment isn’t for everyone. It wasn’t for me, and it took me a long time to realize that I’m most productive, creative and engaged when I have the ability to explore and discover my flow of productivity. The traditional office environment isn’t for everyone. It wasn’t for me, and it took me a long time to realize that I’m most productive, creative and engaged when I have the ability to explore and discover my flow of productivity. Coming of professional age in the 2000s, I experienced changes in workspace design trends.
Our greatest teachers: CKPers weigh in on those who shaped their careers
There’s something about World Teachers Day that squares with our beliefs at CKP. Learning, after all, is one of our core values and we live by its true meaning. Learning is an important principle of CKP’s culture that fuels team growth and development.