Culture

Tips for returning to in-person work

June 14, 2021 Emily Troisi

Keybridge Communications resumed in-person work in both our Washington, D.C. and Richmond offices this week. As more companies begin to safely return to their offices, they should consider the following: 1. Maintain some remote-work option. The Covid-19 pandemic showed many companies worldwide...

Responsive Web Design

April 30, 2021 Mandi Vollmer

What exactly is responsive web design? Chances are, you’ve browsed the internet on more than just one type of device in your time online. Responsiveness refers to any given website’s ability (or lack thereof) to scale and rearrange visual elements so that information is easily accessible...

The art of the personalized pitch

April 7, 2021 Maddie Auerbach

Reporters receive hundreds of pitches every single week, so it can feel near-impossible to capture their attention. One of the best ways to separate yourself from the pack is by crafting a personalized and thoughtful pitch. Here are a few best practices: 1. Review Recent...

Op-ed writing tips

March 23, 2021 Micah Ezekiel

Everyone writes op-eds differently. Some scribble down their thoughts all at once, and later massage them into something coherent. Others start with detailed outlines. Some prefer marathon writing sessions, while others pen their work in short increments. No matter your style, here are some universal...

Integrate DocuSign With Your Website

March 9, 2021 Mike McElhaney

My previous employer had a steadfast rule that all contracts must be signed in ink. Electronic signatures were simply unacceptable. That was 15 years ago, and, my, how things have changed. Today, at our company, all of our contracts are signed electronically. And the process...

Sam Ryan: CEO and Luthier

February 16, 2021 Laura Bentley

From the outside, Keybridge Communications looks like your typical, charming, brick walk-up in Georgetown, DC. But what few know is that two stories down, in the unfinished basement of our building, lies the rustic workshop of our CEO, Sam Ryan. No, it's not a writing...

KBC trivia night

February 2, 2021 Laura Bentz

It's been a long 12 months. Like everyone else these days, we've been trying to find ways to feel closer to our coworkers. Not only do we miss our retreats and holiday parties, but also everyday interactions -- lunch walks, hallway conversations, happy hours, and...

Boosting morale with Bonus.ly

December 8, 2020 Sam Ryan

The pandemic has forced our company to go entirely remote. So now all of our employees are scattered across the country, working out of make-shift home offices. One of the biggest challenges in this new remote environment has been preserving our company's culture -- and, more...

Seizing the social media moment

November 30, 2020 Bayard Bergmann

Social media now plays a critical role in shaping the way our world receives news. These platforms have overtaken print newspapers as a primary news source for a majority of Americans, according to a survey from Pew Research Center. And unlike with daily newspapers,...

Pitching in a hot news cycle

November 12, 2020 Sandra Ramos

Americans just experienced a drawn-out, contentious presidential election -- and for weeks it seemed like every news story was focused on politics. When so much coverage is devoted to a single issue, pitching the media can be a daunting task. But organizations still need to...