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Allegations of sexism and discrimination have sparked a serious crisis for Guaranteed Rate. Nick Kalm shares insights with Crain's Chicago Business on the importance of swift and proactive communications and actions to counter further negative press that could have long-term impacts on recruitment, retention and revenue.

The crisis-management playbook ahead for scandal-scarred Guaranteed Rate Stung by in-depth investigation that revealed allegations of a toxic workplace culture, the mortgage lender now must address the underlying complaints — and change the narrative.

On Thursday, the Reputation Partners team enjoyed our annual summer outing at the Puttery in downtown Chicago! We had a great day filled with fun and a bit of friendly competition, ending our night at Texan Taco Bar.

Please join us in wishing our Finance Manager, Heidi Zumbahlen, a happy birthday! We hope you have a great day, and thank you for all you do.

Please join us in wishing our Senior Account Executive, Catherine McCoy, a happy birthday! We hope you have a great day, and thank you for all you do.

What We’re Reading is a monthly roundup of current news, commentary, challenges and trends that impact our industry as well as those of our clients. From Apple’s recent marketing campaign that missed the mark to Explore Minnesota’s catchy new slogan, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in May:

What We’re Reading – May 2024 - Reputation Partners From Apple’s recent marketing campaign that missed the mark to Explore Minnesota’s catchy new slogan, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in May.

Please join us in wishing our Account Supervisor, Natalie Wanner, a very happy birthday! Thank you for all you do to support the team - we hope you have a fantastic celebration this weekend!

We’d like to thank and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. We wish all our clients and friends of the firm a safe and happy Weekend.

Yesterday, our team rolled up their sleeves and made a meaningful impact at Feed My Starving Children. In partnership with the other volunteers, we helped pack over 42,624 nutritious meals for children in Uganda, contributing to the fight against hunger and helping to provide essential nourishment to those in need.

A major thank you to FMSC for hosting such an impactful event and to all of the volunteers for their partnership and enthusiasm. It was an afternoon well-spent!

Tune in today to hear from Michael Grimm during PR News' Online Training Workshop. You won't want to miss the latest insights on reputation management and measurement, audience engagement and crisis response!

Learn more here: https://www.prnewsonline.com/go/brand-reputation-2024/

Please join us in wishing our Senior Vice President, Michael Grimm, a happy birthday! We hope you have a great day, and thank you for all you do.

There's still time to join us May 14 for "Burnout Blues: How Healthcare Leaders Can Use Data to Rebuild Engagement with Frontline Employees." Join Anne Marie Mitchell and Spring International's CEO, Fiona Jamison, for this free webinar, providing guidance on better understanding the stressors on frontline healthcare providers and using effective communication to address them.

Learn more & register here: https://reputationpartners.com/how-to-lead-with-empathy-and-rebuild-engagement-with-healthcares-frontline-workforce/

What We’re Reading is a monthly roundup of current news, commentary, challenges and trends that impact our industry as well as those of our clients. From Foxtrot and Dom’s abrupt store closures to TikTok being the new Google, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in April:

What We're Reading - April 2024 - Reputation Partners From Foxtrot and Dom’s abrupt store closures to TikTok being the new Google, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in April.

Working on the front lines of healthcare has always been challenging, and the COVID-19 pandemic only made things worse.

Join Anne Marie Mitchell and Spring International's CEO Fiona Jamison on May 14 at 10 a.m. CT to learn how to better understand the concerns of frontline employees and rebuild frontline engagement in hospitals and health systems.

Register today! https://bit.ly/3vUN9bD

We’re very excited to welcome Kristin Monroe as our new Account Supervisor! Please help us welcome her to the Reputation Partners team. https://reputationpartners.com/reputation-partners-welcomes-kristin-monroe-as-account-supervisor/

Reputation Partners Welcomes Kristin Monroe as Account Supervisor - Reputation Partners Reputation Partners is excited to welcome Kristin Monroe as Account Supervisor! Based in our Chicago office, Kristin brings more than six years of public relations and communications experience from both the in-house and agency side. She is adept in media relations, message development, change commu...

Co-hosted by our very own Anne Marie Mitchell, the most recent episode of The Publicity Club of Chicago podcast focuses on why critically acclaimed actress & comedian, Jane Lynch, is reminding everyone that Illinois is in the middle of everything.

Hear about this and more from TimeZoneOne as they discuss their 2023 Golden Trumpet award-winning campaign for the Illinois Office of Tourism: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d8127c8

Books are essential tools for nurturing empathy, care, and understanding in young minds, shaping their social-emotional skills for the better.

The Goddard School (client) shares recommended books about kindness for kids to explore in Today's Parent:

7 Books About Kindness for Kids - Today's Parent Whether your young reader is just starting or an avid bookworm, there's a treasure trove of books about kindness for kids to explore.

We're back with What We’re Reading this month – a monthly roundup of current news, commentary, challenges and trends that impact our industry as well as those of our clients. From Boeing’s leadership changes amid its safety crisis to the upcoming launch of OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in March. https://bit.ly/4acGXdF

It's not too late to sign up! Turnaround Management Association's webinar, ‘U.S. Labor Relations and the Potential Impact on Turnaround Strategy: Extending the Discussions from the JCR,’ begins today at 2pm CT.

https://my.turnaround.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=195f8419-85d6-ee11-9079-000d3a11458c&lid=1709160284790

Mark your calendars! Next Thursday, March 28, Nick Kalm will be joined alongside fellow panelists Ken Yager, Gil Jones, Ben Kraszyk, and Phil Wilson on Turnaround Management Association's ‘U.S. Labor Relations and the Potential Impact on Turnaround Strategy: Extending the Discussions from the JCR' webinar.

You won't want to miss this discussion on the current state of U.S. labor relations, potential impact on the turnaround strategy, and the changing labor market.

Register for free today: https://my.turnaround.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=195f8419-85d6-ee11-9079-000d3a11458c&lid=1709160284790

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Emma Smits to Account Executive. Please join us in congratulating her on this very well-deserved achievement!

Reputation Partners Promotes Emma Smits to Account Executive Reputation Partners is thrilled to announce Emma Smits’ very well-deserved promotion to Account Executive! Since joining the firm as an Assistant Account Executive in March of 2023, Emma has quickly grown into an instrumental member of our team. She plays an integral role in managing day-to-day ac...

A very happy birthday to our Founder & CEO, Nick Kalm! Our team and clients are grateful for your support and leadership - hope you have a fantastic day!

Mark your calendars! Next Thursday, March 28, Nick Kalm will be joined alongside fellow panelists Ken Yager, Gil Jones, Ben Kraszyk, and Phil Wilson on Turnaround Management Association's ‘U.S. Labor Relations and the Potential Impact on Turnaround Strategy: Extending the Discussions from the JCR' webinar.

You won't want to miss this discussion on the current state of U.S. labor relations, potential impact on the turnaround strategy, and the changing labor market.

Register for free today: https://my.turnaround.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=195f8419-85d6-ee11-9079-000d3a11458c&lid=1709160284790

In light of federal conversations surrounding a national ban on TikTok, how should brands successfully leveraging the platform adjust their strategies?

Paige Borgman advises, "In times of uncertainty, the best thing to do is ensure your digital marketing strategy is built to be agile, and your team remains flexible and committed to finding the next best solution for your business.”

Check out Forbes to learn more:

How Businesses Could Prepare Now In Case TikTok Is Banned In The U.S. Companies that are faced with the potential loss of a critical marketing tool run the risk of dealing with a crisis that could damage or destroy their businesses.

Please join us in wishing our Human Resources Consultant, David Humphrey, a very happy birthday! We appreciate everything you do, David - hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend!

This week, Emma Smits and Grace DuFour visited Crain's Chicago Business to speak to Group Publisher & Executive Editor, Jim Kirk, and Editor, Ann Dwyer. While onsite they also had the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the Chicagoland area and learned more about what’s going on inside today’s newsrooms.

Thank you to the Publicity Club of Chicago for this opportunity!

"When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world."

Happy to all the strong, intelligent, and inspiring women in our lives. We are proud to have such talented and hard-working women in PR at our firm!

As reported by Business Insider, a recent survey revealed almost half of GenZers said AI and social media offered better career advice than their managers. While tools like ChatGPT can synthesize vast quantities of information, Academy of Management (client) scholar Christopher G. Myers advises younger employees to prioritize conversations with their managers instead of solely relying on technology. Learn why:

Some Gen Z workers are turning to AI for career advice and it's actually not a bad idea Many Gen Zers are turning to AI for career advice but managers still have a key role to play in guiding workers.

Tasked with orchestrating the movement of goods, freight forwarders play an essential role in helping shippers move their products safely and on time. Check out this Inbound Logistics article, sharing how SEKO Logistics (client) offered Kaiser Aluminum an innovative and collaborative solution despite global shipping disruptions.

Freight Forwarders & Shippers: Forward Motion - Inbound Logistics With innovative solutions and technology, and productive collaborations, freight forwarders position complex global supply chains for success.

What We're Reading is a monthly roundup of current news, commentary, challenges and trends that impact our industry as well as those of our clients. From the CDC’s continued reputational battle to the rise of viral layoff videos, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in February:

What We’re Reading – February ‘24 - Reputation Partners What We’re Reading is a monthly roundup of current news, commentary, challenges and trends that impact our industry as well as those of our clients. From the CDC’s continued reputational battle to the rise of viral layoff videos, here’s a look at what stood out to our team in February. CRISIS ...

Our team recently hosted students from DePaul University's PRess Play 2024 PRSSA Midwest Conference. We created a boot camp, with insightful tips on how to build your personal brand, protect your , and identify clear goals to boost your . We also enjoyed offering students free headshots, a tour of our Chicago office and access to a number of our teammates who fielded questions about , and more!

Please join us in wishing our Office Manager, Chelsea Maas, a happy birthday! We hope you have a fantastic day, and thank you for all you do to support the firm and our teammates.