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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

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

Let’s be honest: economic development, as a term, sounds pretty technical (and often needs explanation). But strip away the jargon, and you know what economic

When we launched EDO Breakthrough in 2024, our mission was earnest: we wanted to put relatable, boots-on-the-ground economic developers front and center. We sought out

Reality check: your best brand ambassadors aren’t usually affiliated with the tourism bureau or visitors’ center. They’re usually the baristas, small business owners, and mamas

Let’s be real: social media fatigue is a thing. We’ve all watched platforms shift their priorities, change their algorithms overnight, and leave us scrambling to

This blog was written by PPR Strategies’ 2025 Summer Intern, Kiersten Colmenares. The second I stepped outside after work, the sun’s warmth bounced off the

Cue the jazz hands: EDO Breakthrough has steadily increased its plays and maintains a whopping 71% consumption rate. The takeaway is: we’re hitting our stride

When I arrived in Bath, my first adventure started with a taco. Pretty on brand for England, right? 😉 I know this isn’t the Jane
Your energy, personality, enthusiasm, and professionalism created the perfect combination.

Charles County Department of Economic Development
“PPR Strategies transformed our vision into a powerful online presence that truly reflects We Rise’s mission to empower youth in Baltimore City and surrounding counties with financial literacy tools and education. Thanks to their expertise, our website now serves as an engaging platform where visitors can easily connect with us, make donations, and get involved in our initiatives. This streamlined and impactful design has amplified our outreach, helping us build meaningful connections and inspire change in our community. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the results.”

Todd Scott
Executive Director, We Rise
Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) worked with PPR on creating a brand and then rolling out the new brand, their team was professional, meet every deadline and work with us as part of our team. This isn’t the only project we have hired PPR to lead but it did have the fastest timeline and is the most public project.
PPR gave us the faith we needed to take on a large branding project and they positioned us to be successful in every way possible. Like with all large projects, on our end, there were some curveballs and Sandy was right beside us to navigate changes, keep us calm and remain successful.

Helen Propheter
Former Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development for the Frederick County Office of Economic Development
As winter gives way to spring, the change is hard to miss. The days feel longer (in the best way), more people are outside, and
So let me ask you something personal: What’s weighing on you right now? Which persona, if any, describes you? The Worrier: “Everyone has an opinion
Here’s the thing about post-event surveys: people actually take time out of their day to fill them out. That’s an act of goodwill, and you
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