When Latham, The Pool Company, decided to team up with USA Artistic Swimming, the connection between the two organizations was clear: both celebrate the power and beauty of being in the water. For the LCWA home PR team, the opportunity was to help bring that story to the media. Artistic swimming showcases incredible athleticism, blending strength, choreography and endurance into

A Public Relations Perspective on the International Builders’ Show Each year, the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS) brings together thousands of builders, manufacturers, media, influencers and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations shaping residential construction and beyond. For public relations teams supporting brands at the show, it’s not just a trade event, it’s a months-long

We recently took part in a presentation by Qwoted, “Pitching Practices to Leave Behind in 2026,” which highlighted how pitching must evolve in today’s newsroom environment. According to the presentation, newsrooms have shrunk by roughly 20% since the pandemic and reporters are now juggling multiple beats at once. As a result, media inboxes are overflowing while deadlines come faster than

Agency Veteran Maria Balice Returns as EVP to Lead Corporate Communications Practice and Help Position Agency and Clients for the Future With a backdrop of media company consolidation and contraction, Chicago public relations firm L.C. Williams & Associates (LCWA) marked a major milestone: 40 years in business. The agency also appointed 30-year communications veteran and LCWA alum Maria Balice as