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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

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

June is characterized by long stretches of sunshine, good vibes, and a time to celebrate Pride! In many communities, a Pride flag has become a

I recently traveled to Bath, England, for a “workation” trip that reminded me how much I value community, whether it’s the one I know well

As a longtime economic development and tourism writer and an Augusta local, the frenzied excitement surrounding the Masters Tournament feels special, as it powers my
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
“Sandy provided an economic development perspective that our aviation community really needed to hear. She was able to relate to our audience and provide them with actionable strategies for collaboration between aviation and economic development — two industries that should be working together every day, but often get stuck in their own silos. She provided examples of successful collaborations in airports across the country, along with customizing specific suggestions for our audience. Her energy and enthusiasm makes her the perfect after-lunch keynote.”

Courtney A. Beamon
Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.
As an economic developer or tourism organization, placing faith in PPR is a safe bet.

Samuel Shoge
Executive Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce
Growth is more than a mindset at PPR Strategies; it’s a lived reality. Right now, we’re expanding our team, so we set out looking for
Words of Affirmation: Speak the Vision Out Loud and Together The cornerstone of any successful engagement effort is transparent, two-way communication. But here’s what most
Nathan Ohle, CEO of IEDC (full disclosure: IEDC is a PPR client), recently wrote about the concept of systems stewardship in Area Development Magazine, and
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