When it comes to marketing buzzwords of the day, sustainability has, well, staying power. But it’s about much more than just protecting the planet. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal held […]
What Worries the World
How’s that for a cheery headline? (Not!) Nonetheless, that’s the click-baity title that Ipsos gave its survey, and it worked, because you’re reading this blog post. In its latest poll […]
The Workplace Word: 4 Ways to Fight “The Great Resignation”
If your organization has been struggling to attract and retain employees since the pandemic started, you’re not alone: 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, making it the fifth […]
When Altruism Meets Pragmatism, Social Impact Ignites
Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Stakeholders want and expect the […]
Padilla’s Natalie Smith Recognized with PRSA Richmond’s Highest Honor
We are so proud that our very own Natalie Smith, APR, has been named this year’s recipient of PRSA Richmond’s Thomas Jefferson Award of Excellence in Public Relations. This annual award, […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Fifty-Three Years Later
Despite having been first signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson, growing up as a white kid in Richmond, Virginia, I don’t think I was even aware of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) — observed each […]
Q&A with Padilla’s 2021 Class of NEXTerns
As summer draws to a close (where does the time go?), our 2021 class of NEXTerns is about to complete their internships at the agency. The NEXTern program gives college students […]
In the Office or Out: Tips for Making a Hybrid Work Environment Work
It looked like the pandemic was nearly over – at least over enough for companies to consider bringing their employees back to the office. The past several months saw employers […]
Books as Mirrors or Windows – Our Top Reading Recommendations in Honor of National Book Lovers Day
It’s often said that books can act as mirrors or windows. Within their pages, we can see our own lives and stories reflected. Or, we can be transported into a […]
The Workplace Word: 3 Relationships that Drive Employee Engagement
Last month I celebrated 11 years with Padilla. What started out as a summer internship just after graduating college became the place that has shaped my career for over a […]