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Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling
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Annual reports desperately need a glow up. Here are some trends that are transforming how communities like yours share their stories. Trend #1: Theme-Based Storytelling

Once the ball dropped and the confetti was released, inboxes started filling back up, and fast. Campaigns resumed, out-of-office messages were turned off, newsletters went

If you’re like most economic development professionals, you’ve spent the last few weeks of December pondering the benchmarks you want to reach when you turn

Quiz: Rate Your Site Selection Readiness For each question, choose the answer that best describes your current practices. Remember: there’s no judgment here; just opportunities

From Lessons to Links Picture this: me, standing in the tee box in the Scottish countryside, squinting at the wind gauge like it’s written in

Quick Response codes, more commonly known as QR codes, have become a practical and popular way to share information between people and devices. Whether you’re

Picture it: You’ve got a major conference to advertise, a shiny new service to announce, or urgently need a brand refresh. Bursting with excitement (and

Picture this: A site selector, prospective business, or collaborator is scrolling through dozens of EDO or tourism websites, each claiming to be “innovative,” “results-driven,” and

A local high school student clicks on a career and technical education (CTE) website out of sheer curiosity. Minutes later, they’ve found a program they
PPR Strategies jumped in to help us in a pinch to manage our communications throughout a time of transition. They brought in deep industry expertise in economic development and helped us re-think our brand to launch strategic and targeted campaigns. Sandy and her team are delightful to work with, highly knowledgeable about reaching targeted audiences, and can add value to any communications team.

Amy Gowen
President/CEO, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
“PPR Strategies has been an absolute pleasure to work with! We approached them to assist us in crafting a narrative that showcases the distinct qualities of our six counties. Their attention to detail and creativity brought our vision to life, transforming our website into an informative destination for site selectors, investors, and our partners, ultimately enhancing our ability to connect with these key audiences.”

Lori Valentine
Vice President of Policy and Public Relations at Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
“If you’re like me and have a one-man marketing team, or even if you’re a big organization, PPR Strategies elevates your marketing and communications through every aspect of the planning and execution process.”

Courtney Swenson
Former Marketing Manager, Economic Development & Tourism Office Stafford County, VA
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In a year already moving fast, we chose to slow down. At the end of January, the full PPR team gathered in Stevensville, Maryland, for
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