May 18, 2012
Chicago will take center stage this weekend as leaders from around the world gather here for the NATO Summit. But with train schedule changes, heightened security and potential protests outside our front door, the LCWA office may be a challenge to reach on the days surrounding the summit. That’s why LCWA is going “virtual” and allowing employees to work from
May 11, 2012
Proud to Toot Our “Horns”
Silver and gold…silver and gold…everyone wishes for silver and gold. Well, this week, our wish came true at the Publicity Club of Chicago’s 2012 Golden Trumpet Awards ceremony where LCWA was honored with three awards – one gold and two silver – for outstanding public relations programs. The First Alert teamnabbed a Golden Trumpet Award in the Issues Management category for
April 18, 2012
Happy Anniversary PRGN!
The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), the world’s fourth largest network of independent public relations firms, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a year-long series of events, including the underwriting and building of a house for an impoverished family in Cape Town, South Africa. LCWA joined PRGN ten years ago as the Chicago representative office. The Network has almost
March 2, 2012
Tapping Our Natural Talents
We live in a world that focuses on fixing our weaknesses – just think of all the self help sites, books and programs. LCWA decided to turn things around and look at the strengths of each individual in the firm. We embarked on a journey using StrengthsFinder 2.0 from Gallup Press to uncover each person’s talents. All of us took