Giving your public works project personality through branding
As we approach National Public Works Week, Team JPW joins government agencies across the country in celebrating the unsung heroes who work every day to create stronger, more resilient communities.
Did someone say rebrand?
You may have noticed that many well-known companies have recently rebranded, a move that takes planning, strategy, and perhaps a little leap of faith.
Six signs you’re due for a rebrand
In our fast-paced digital era, where information travels at the speed of a click, the spotlight on government agencies' communication efforts has intensified through the lens of social media.
Social media best practices for government agencies
In our fast-paced digital era, where information travels at the speed of a click, the spotlight on government agencies' communication efforts has intensified through the lens of social media.
The art of storytelling
Once upon a time ... It was a dark and stormy night ... This one time, at band camp ...
Raise awareness of ballot measures
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8 ways to build trust in an era of misinformation and disinformation
In this age when new information is available instantaneously, navigating the landscape of misinformation and disinformation is a formidable challenge. Social media does not help either.
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Leveraging Prop 218 requirements to engage meaningfully about rate adjustments
Communicating about rate adjustments can be a challenge, because let’s face it, no one wants to pay more for anything, let alone utility services that can be taken for granted.
Trends to watch for in 2024
In preparation for the new year, JPW spent the last several months meeting with local government leaders from cities, counties, ports and water agencies around the state to learn more about what’s keeping them up at night. Our aim was to understand these emerging issues so we can provide our clients with strategic and creative solutions that work.
JPW wins awards for marketing, communication and outreach efforts
JPW Communications is thrilled to announce that several of its clients were recognized for outstanding work in communications and public outreach at yesterday’s EPIC Awards ceremony hosted by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) in Monterey.
Infrastructure outreach workbook
With the $1 trillion influx of infrastructure funding heading to communities across the country, communications and community engagement professionals will soon be working collaboratively with Capital Improvement Project (CIP) teams on everything from roads, railways, ports and bridges to broadband internet installation, accessibility projects and water quality improvement programs.
5 communication trends to prioritize in 2023
Public information officers are at the forefront of information dissemination now more than ever, making it imperative to stay up to date on communication trends. The start of 2023 is the perfect time to reassess your outreach strategies and leverage what’s working, what isn’t and assess what new approaches can be integrated to reach your goals.
Cultivating community capital through your capital improvement program
In 2021, government communicators across the state were asked to share important messages with the public about everything from COVID guidelines and water conservation to redistricting and local water quality. Just when we thought we couldn’t handle one more thing, in walks Senate Bill 1383.
How to green light Your green waste campaign: A discussion on SB1383
In 2021, government communicators across the state were asked to share important messages with the public about everything from COVID guidelines and water conservation to redistricting and local water quality. Just when we thought we couldn’t handle one more thing, in walks Senate Bill 1383.