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Since 1979, GCI has revolutionized Alaska communications, connecting 240 communities and delivering 1-gig internet speeds to 80% of Alaskans.

Knowing your audience and your reach, you can use existing Google Analytics data to tailor the content you’re posting on blogs, social media and online articles.

Thompson & Co. PR’s President & CEO Jennifer Thompson has spent the last 10 years making deliberate choices to ensure the agency…

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The results are in from our summer solstice poll, and it looks like the majority of you were celebrating in Alaska’s largest city at the Downtown Anchorage Solstice Festival. We must admit, Anchorage’s food trucks and community festivals are hard to beat.

Every child should have the opportunity to discover the best in themselves and others in a fun, safe learning environment. Camp Fire Alaska, with support from GCI, provides those opportunities, helping kids find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are. This year, GCI is providing a $28,000 cash and in-kind contribution to support Camp Fire’s rural programs throughout the state.

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?

The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.

What kills a good presentation almost as much as a lack of preparation? Letting the adrenaline get the best of you.

Believe me, I get it – it’s hard to beat that afternoon slump and focus on just about anything some days. You might consider grabbing another cup of coffee or a sweet treat, but maybe the answer is simply taking a breather.

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Pick.Click.Give, Alaska’s leading charitable-giving campaign, allows Alaskans to donate a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend to nonprofit organizations.

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, GCI is featuring USO Alaska as its May Spotlight Partner. USO Alaska’s mission is to connect service members with family, home and country throughout their service to our nation. GCI provides internet connectivity to USO Alaska, enabling the organization to provide its important programs and services to military families.

As World Turtle Day approaches on May 23, let us remember the importance of animal conservation. Last year, apparel brand Lacoste partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature to raise awareness and funds for endangered species. The partnership continues through 2020.

I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

It’s already easy to shop for items discovered on Instagram. But recently, Instagram announced a feature it is testing that allows customers to pay for and manage orders directly within the social platform.

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Before there was Thompson & Co., there were two sisters growing up in Homer, trick-or-treating out of an orange Volkswagen Rabbit. Those two sisters are T&C President and CEO Jennifer Thompson and Director of Operations Ariel Amand. Today they work alongside more than 20 others they consider family.

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Reuters recently released their Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions 2019 report and found a fascinating figure – 75% of publishers think audio will become a more important part of their content and commercial strategies.

In April 2009, nine years after starting at Bernholz & Graham as an intern, Jennifer Thompson bought the agency, and Thompson & Co. Public Relations was born. As T&C celebrates its 10th anniversary, we remember five of our favorite moments:

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Participation in school sports and activities provides a sense of belonging and teaches students how to be part of a team.

Instagram has 1 billion monthly active users. Here are five ways to get more of them to engage with you:

Whether it’s a company presentation or a Sunday prayer, speaking to a crowd can be terrifying. Here are four helpful tools: