February 11, 2026

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

January 14, 2026
From Clicks to Conversations: Why AEO Matters in PR
The world of search is shifting. Gone are the days when search visibility simply meant ranking high on a list of links. Today, users aren’t just entering keywords into Google, rather, they ask specific questions and expect instant, authoritative answers. Instead of scrolling a page of links, they trust AI platforms like Chat GPT, Google’s AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini

November 18, 2025
Turning Up the Heat on Award Season
Award season may be winding down, but our team’s momentum is heating up! We’re proud to share that our work on a national winterization campaign earned recognition across three leading public relations award programs: This campaign centered on a simple but powerful goal: to help homeowners protect their homes, maximize comfort and manage energy costs during the cold-weather months. Through

June 6, 2025
Big League Buzz for Ecore
Ecore is knocking it out of the park following the announcement of its new partnership with the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS), which supports strength and conditioning professionals across Major League Baseball. Through targeted outreach and timely pitching, the story has landed in some of the industry’s top sports and trade media outlets. SportsField Management, Sports Business
