Stanton Founder Recognized as a Global Indie Legend of Public Relations

thenetworkone, the world’s leading independent network of over 1,600 agencies in 119 countries, celebrates communication excellence through its annual Indie Awards. This year, a new category for Indie Legends recognized professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and influence across independent marketing, communications and advertising agencies. In 2024, Stanton Communications founder and CEO Peter Stanton […]
The Spokesperson’s Edge: Training for Impact

In today’s fast-paced digital world, effective media communication is an essential skill for individual thought leaders and organizations alike. Whether you are a public figure, business leader, or spokesperson, how you interact with the media can impact your reputation and the perception of your message. Therefore, being well-prepared and confident when speaking to the press is crucial.
A Media Relations Resolution: Making Your Pitch Stand Out in 2024

When we think about New Year’s resolutions, they often apply to our personal lives – forming new hobbies, learning a language, eating better, exercising more, etc. But in public relations, there are also ways to make a large impact through small changes in our everyday work. Especially when it comes to media relations. As public […]
Crafting Compelling Op-Eds: Insights from Industry Experts Peter Stanton and Donna Leinwand Leger

Every month, news outlets such as The Washington Post and The New York Times publish dozens of op-eds (or opinion pieces) from guest authors. These articles — written by subject-matter experts, politicians, journalists and people with something interesting to say — provide a platform for voices and perspectives on important matters related to current events […]
Meet Mary: PR Insights from Marvel

“The story has been yours all along. You just did not know it.” Since I was a child, I have always had a love for storytelling. Whether through books, movies, or tales passed down from family members, I loved the journey of learning a new subject. My mother, being a movie buff, and my father, […]
Giving Tuesday: The Dynamic Relationship between Public Relations and Nonprofits

Placed right in the middle of the holiday season, Giving Tuesday represents the pinnacle of giving during a season of heightened generosity. During these 24 hours, millions of people donate billions of dollars along with countless items and hours to organizations actively making a difference in communities around the country. At the receiving end are […]
Giving Thanks This Holiday Season

On behalf of everyone at Stanton, thank you for your friendship, confidence and partnership throughout the year. This holiday season, we will reflect your kindness through our own actions towards others, your partnership through our support for neighbors in need, and your faith in us through our prayers for peace. Our sincere thanks and best […]
Julia Telford’s PR Career Path: From Communications Major to Public Relations Professional

Working in communications, there is no singular path to success. At Stanton, we recognize that each professional’s journey is unique. In this series, we ask each team member to delve into their experiences, lessons they’ve learned along the way, advice they would provide to other PR pros and more. Here, Account Executive Julia Telford shares […]
Meet Olivia | The Unexpected Joy of Working at an Agency

You’ll burn out fast. The bottom line will matter more than you. It’s too competitive to advance. It will be hard to keep up. Good luck finding fair compensation. Be prepared to sacrifice your social life. I started hearing about the “toxic environment” of agency work right from my first semester in college. It continued […]
Our New Role as US Bureau for The Comité Champagne

The Stanton Communications team is pleased to announce our engagement by The Comité Champagne, the trade association representing the interests of approximately 16,200 growers, 130 cooperatives, and 370 houses of Champagne, France, beginning January 1, 2024. Stanton President Lori Russo will direct work in support of the Champagne Bureau USA, functioning as Bureau Director while […]