Mindset Mapping: Messaging That Shifts Perceptions

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Of all the companies, organizations, and brands we know, our perception of them can often be boiled down to a single word. Are we engaged? Committed? Indifferent? Perplexed? Outraged? Try this quick exercise. In a word, how do you feel about: Apple? Wal-Mart? McDonalds? Exxon? UNICEF? Your local hospital? Your bank? Your credit card company? […]

Elements of a Successful Public Relations Conference

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A public relations conference is a popular way for companies to renew and improve relationships with stakeholders through positive messaging. It is typically led by a company executive or spokesperson, and it usually acts as a gathering of clients, journalists, and other media representatives to receive and report on the event. It can also be […]

Energizing Executive Visibility Through Short-Form Video Content

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In today’s fast-paced world, short-form video content reigns supreme over all other forms of social media content. Why? Believe it or not, the human attention span is estimated to be just around 8 seconds – only one second below that of a goldfish. Short-form video has become the most popular medium for businesses and their executives to showcase their […]

Celebrating Izzy and the Impact of Izzy Gives

June 3, 2025 We honor what would have been Izzy Sherman’s 14th birthday. Izzy, the beloved daughter of VVK colleagues and friends Alana and Mike Sherman, continues to inspire us with her courage, spirit, and generosity. Throughout her journey, Izzy showed extraordinary strength and resilience. Twice, she defied medical expectations, outliving prognoses and living each […]