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By Rachell Buell, Client Services As we dive head-first into the holiday season, it is common to see an outpouring of generosity, volunteering and support from individuals and organizations within the community. This time of year is also known as the season of giving – a time to help those less fortunate than ourselves as a sign of good will ...

As I gear up for my maternity leave and reflect on the past nine months, I realize what a unique experience pregnancy is in the workplace. I wanted to take some time to share a few tricks I’ve learned along the way. Here are my top 10 tips for a productive pregnancy and smooth transition into maternity leave: In today’s ...

Hello, everyone! My name is Shannon and I am the new dovetail solutions intern for Fall 2015. I studied communication studies, marketing and French at the University of Denver as an undergraduate student. Not yet ready to join the “real world,” I decided to pursue my master’s degree in strategic communications, also at the University of Denver. I’ve had other ...

Diane Mulligan, President, Mulligan&Co. “The Eyes Have It” When was the last time you had “outside eyes” on your business? Mulligan&Co. (M&C) was recently chosen for business analysis by students at Metro State University as part of their senior project. You may think these young eyes don’t have the expertise to add to our understanding of the PR business, but ...

The “dovetailing” of a smart relationship development strategy and a highly effective public relations/brand outline is a new concept to the world of public relations. dovetail solutions has made that nexus the essence of our work. However, it only works if a company gives back to its community by providing an example and investing in next generation leadership.    Interacting ...

Cara Crifasi, Board President, PRSA ColoradoIn Colorado we are lucky to have such a strong and inspiring public relations and communications community. Our talent is vast and spans agencies, corporations, independent practitioners, nonprofits and government agencies. Every May, PRSA Colorado celebrates the passion, dedication and creativity poured into the extraordinary work executed and planned the previous year with the Gold ...

Emergenetics is rooted in the concept that who you are today is the emergence of your behavior, genetic makeup and life experiences. Emergenetics provides a clear way to understand this intersection of nature and nurture through the Emergenetics Profile, built on four Thinking Attributes and three Behavioral Attributes that every person exhibits. The Emergenetics Profile is designed from a psychometric ...

In the fall of 2013, I had the incredible experience of taking a semester abroad in Sydney, Australia. Aside from enjoying breathtaking views and learning about vegemite, I also gained a professional development opportunity in an unexpected place. One morning, I was speaking with a classmate who said, “Let’s grab brekkie before uni this avro.” Not wanting to look foolish ...

Shepard Nevel, President and CEO, LiveWell Colorado This is the time of year that many New Year’s resolutions begin to drop off. I’ve certainly dropped a couple myself. The Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Bachman refers to it as the “February dip.” The good news is that there are practical lessons to help sustain resolutions, which apply as readily to the ...

I am more than excited to be a part of the dovetail team this year! From my first interactions with the firm, I have appreciated its organization, clarity and timeliness, which have been consistently demonstrated. I have felt more than welcomed by the team through genuine conversation, insightful advice and investment in me as a PR professional and individual. Not ...