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Fall is, without a doubt, the most colorful time of the year in Alaska.

The Alaska State Fair is back from Aug. 22-Sept. 2. Want to enjoy delicious eats? Take up ninja training? Here’s a preview of what you won’t want to miss.

It’s National Purple Heart Day, a reminder to honor fallen soldiers and thank veterans for their service. Military holidays are important, but we should support military members year-round.

Although we’re split into separate account teams here at Thompson and Company, it really feels more like we are just one big team – thanks to plenty of collaboration, an open office space and technology like Slack and Zoom.

Visibility, inclusiveness, dancing and a ton of colors – Pride Month is a time for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate and feel safe. What about the rest of the year?

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

The results of our first poll on The Alaska 100 are in – what are some of your favorite ways to spend an Alaska summer? To no surprise, Alaska’s foodie finds scored above the rest. The options:

“Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” That saying could just be the Alaska Marine Highway System’s motto. State ferries connect more than 30 communities across 3,500 miles.

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.

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:

On March 20, the world will celebrate International Day of Happiness, and this year’s theme “Happier Together” inspires us to focus on what we have in common and the things that bring joy to our lives.

At Thompson & Co., choosing positivity and kindness is part of our mission. Sometimes we help in big ways, like donating gifts to local charities, and other times it’s as simple as leaving a positive note on a coworker’s desk. To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, we’re challenging you to get creative and give back with random acts of kindness.

The team at Thompson & Co. Public Relations always looks forward to the agency’s annual retreat to reflect on past…

2019 is expected to bring lots of exciting developments for Alaska’s tourism industry. With new tours, strong cruising numbers and anniversaries – most notably Alaska marking 60 years of statehood – here are some of the highlights:

When you see T&C, you likely think of Thompson & Co. Public Relations. Within the agency itself, though, these letters…

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As a true Alaska girl, I’ve sported my XTRATUFs proudly for decades. These boots represent the spirit of the Last Frontier in footwear form – tough, resistant, durable and not just ready for but built for hard work.

The holidays are here, and it’s definitely the most wonderful time of year. From baking cookies to singing carols, everyone has their own traditions. Although people debate when to start decorating or play Christmas music, one of the most heated topics is the best holiday movie debate.

On Nov. 15, Thompson & Co.’s CEO Jennifer Thompson spent a cold winter’s night outdoors with other Alaska executives to show solidarity with the 4.2 million young people in America who experience homelessness each year. The Sleep Out, Covenant House’s annual awareness campaign, raises funds for programs, resources and shelter for local homeless youth.

Each fall, mining professionals from around the state of Alaska gather in downtown Anchorage for a three-day trade show. Mining is a growing industry in Alaska, providing thousands of jobs in over 50 Alaskan cities. This event is an opportunity for members of one of Alaska’s largest industries to come together to discuss innovations and economic planning. Here are some highlights from this year’s event:

Growing up in Brazil, Halloween wasn’t a big deal. Instead, we were all about Carnival. Born on Halloween, though, I did find ways to celebrate the holiday with friends. Although Halloween is gaining popularity in parts of Brazil, it doesn’t compare to the U.S.

Living in Alaska means learning the language. You have to know the difference between seemingly similar holidays, things and places.

PFD season means a welcome funding boost for Alaska organizations through the Pick.Click.Give. program. Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans eligible for a PFD to pledge online to donate to a nonprofit organization in increments of $25. In 2017, more than 26,000 Alaskans contributed $2.7 million dollars to important causes.

If you engage with media regularly, a comprehensive media training course may be in order. (T&C offers full-day and half-day options.) In the meantime, here are some quick tips to help you present yourself and your organization in the best light.

Labor Day weekend in Alaska can be taken with a glass half-empty or glass half-full approach. It may mark the end of Alaska’s glorious summer season, but it’s also a long weekend to check off the last items on your summer to-do list.

The new school year is here. A time of chaotic morning routines — packing lunch, wrangling shoes and hoping our son makes the bus. But be sure safety is on your mental checklist, including these tips to keep in mind all year.

In honor of International Beer Day on Aug. 3, here are some of the T&C team’s local favorites:

Whether a quick hour from Anchorage to Girdwood or a multi-day statewide adventure, road trips are as much a part of Alaska summer as salmon fishing and the midnight sun. These podcasts will make you happy when the answer to, “Are we there yet?” is still, “No.”

Is there anything more American than a hot dog on the Fourth of July? We all know the current national favorites: the Chicago dog, New York dog, Detroit dog, even the Seattle dog. But what you might not know is Alaska can hold its own right next to these encased celebrities and even outshine some.

In 2017, Thompson & Co. PR launched The Alaska 100 to bring Alaskans news that is short, sweet and easy to read. Content focuses on the people, businesses, communities and events that shape the great state of Alaska.