Julie Thannum: 5

Podcast #1: K-12 Schools Double Down on Customer Service in a Spotlight on Customer Experience
For many school leaders, it should come as no surprise: competition has come to K-12 schools. The expansion of choice-friendly state and federal p...

NSPRA Seminar in Anaheim: Emphasizing Self-Care and Wellness
One thing’s for sure, when 1,000 school public relations professionals gather in one place, the stories start to fly. And some of the best storytel...

NSPRA 2018: Embracing Community among School Communicators
I was born in a small town. I cannot type or read those words without singing. (Thank you, Mr. Mellencamp.) Even now, I can close my eyes and menta...

Setting the Gold Standard: What's in a School's Name?
I’m a child of the 80s, so I often look at life through the lens of a TV sitcom. Remember Cheers? Set in a Boston bar, it was a place where Norm a...

On Point: Exploring the Link Between Ethics and Strong Leadership
Julie Thannum, APR In the face of increased competition, it’s critical for schools and districts to build and maintain a positive, consistent brand...