Strong corporate social impact programs don't just benefit communities — they can deliver measurable business value, too. In this ESG Dive article, ACCP President & CEO Andrea Wood discusses new research highlighting the connection between social impact initiatives, financial performance, brand resilience, and talent attraction and retention. It's a timely look at why purpose-driven strategies continue to matter for both business and community outcomes. Read more: https://loom.ly/yVkr55Y #ClientCoverage
OnWrd & UpWrd
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Alexandria, Virginia 661 followers
Marketing & Communications firm for today’s world. We do the work.
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Focused on associations, nonprofits and corporate travel, our marketing and communications firm will help you break through the clutter to tell your story, engage your audience and elevate your brand. We will help you move onward and upward. We do the work. As a diverse, women-owned firm, we are thoughtful, fair, respectful, socially conscious, highly skilled, and data-driven. We care. We listen. We plan. We strategize. We create. We execute. We do the work. How many times have you hired a PR or marketing firm only to have them come back to you with a list of things for you to do? Well, we do the work. And the more we do, the more you can do. How can we get to work for you today? Email info@onwrdupwrd.com
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- 2-10 employees
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- Alexandria, Virginia
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- 2020
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- Public Relations, Reputation Management, Marketing, Branding, Crisis Communications, Association Communications, Media Relations, Advocacy Communications, Public Affairs, Storytelling, Social Media, Digital Media, and Research
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📈 𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: “𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.” In our episode, Louise St. Germain Bannon of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) emphasizes that transition is inevitable—scrambling doesn’t have to be. Continuous leadership development and thoughtful planning build stability before change arrives. 🎧 Hear the full episode on 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: Spotify: https://loom.ly/VU3UGKg Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/vYkJuT8 YouTube Podcasts: https://loom.ly/TgiYhIg Our Website: https://loom.ly/GrQSPyk #SuccessionPlanning #AssociationLeadership #Governance
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🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦® Colleen Lerro Gallagher sits down with Leslie Frazier, MPA, CAE, RCE, SVP of Community and Industry Relations at Virginia REALTORS® to talk about housing advocacy, leadership, relationship-building, and how associations can stay trusted and relevant in a rapidly changing world. From navigating politicized issues to building authentic belonging and communicating member value more effectively, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for association leaders. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘖𝘯𝘞𝘳𝘥 & 𝘜𝘱𝘞𝘳𝘥: link in comments #AssociationInsights #AssociationLeadership #Advocacy #MemberEngagement
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⚠️ 𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻—𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. In our conversation with Johanna Roodt of Leladijo Consulting, she explains why sticking to routines (meetings, agendas, check-ins) matters most when things feel chaotic—and how stress can distort even simple messages. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵: Spotify: https://loom.ly/A6w-Bdo Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/5_Io0Ns YouTube Podcasts: https://loom.ly/TnI-3Bs Our Website: https://loom.ly/Qb9m72U #AssociationLeadership #TeamCommunication #AssociationInsights
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🎯 Find Your Ideal Influencer Partners In this week’s Association Insights, CEO Colleen Lerro Gallagher shares how associations can identify external influencers who align with their mission and audience. Watch and join the discussion! #AssociationInsights #InfluencerStrategy #OnWrdUpWrd
🔍 Choosing the Right Influencers 🔍 This week’s Association Insights covers how to identify which external influencers truly fit your association. Look for: 🎯 Mission and values alignment 👥 Audience relevance 💬 Strong engagement, not just large numbers 📝 Credibility and partnership history 🧪 Opportunities to test before committing Influencers amplify your message when the fit is strategic and authentic. 💬 What qualities do you look for in influencer partners? #InfluencerMarketing #CommunicationsStrategy
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💡 𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀. Melissa Loner, CEO of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP), reflected on stepping into the CEO role after years inside the organization—and why familiarity doesn’t eliminate the unexpected. Knowing the industry and the mission helps, but leadership always comes with lessons, adjustments, and moments that challenge assumptions. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵: Spotify: https://loom.ly/gH1tsX4 Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/FxyfTrE YouTube Podcasts: https://loom.ly/7DN9fTg Our Website: https://loom.ly/qsOaPU8 #AssociationLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #AssociationInsights
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🎧 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽! 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 On the latest 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘖𝘯𝘞𝘳𝘥 & 𝘜𝘱𝘞𝘳𝘥, Colleen Lerro Gallagher sits down with Katy Thorbahn, President & CEO of Shiny, to explore why the best organizations focus less on selling—and more on being genuinely helpful. From member onboarding to long-term loyalty, this conversation is full of practical insights on building trust, confidence, and stronger human connection. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘖𝘯𝘞𝘳𝘥 & 𝘜𝘱𝘞𝘳𝘥 at the link in comments #AssociationInsights #MemberEngagement #AssociationMarketing #CustomerExperience
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May is Maternal Mental Health Month — and these conversations matter. In this WJTV 12 News segment, AAMFT member Octavia Neal shares important insights on recognizing the signs when moms may be struggling and how partners, family, and friends can offer meaningful support. An important reminder that support, awareness, and early conversations can make all the difference. Get the link to the full segment in the comments. #ClientCoverage
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🎤 Member Micro-Influencers Matter In this week’s Association Insights, CEO Colleen Gallagher shares how micro-influencers inside your membership can strengthen your communications and reach. Watch the episode and share your experience! #AssociationInsights #Influencers #OnWrdUpWrd
📣 The Power of Micro-Influencers in Associations 📣 This week’s Association Insights explores why micro-influencers within your own membership are such valuable partners. Micro-influencers: 🌟 Bring authenticity 🤝 Have strong peer credibility 📣 Reach niche audiences 💬 Drive engagement more effectively than broad campaigns 💡 Can amplify your message with minimal investment Your members are your best storytellers. 💬 Have you identified micro-influencers in your membership yet? #InfluencerStrategy #MembershipEngagement
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As boating season ramps up, safety is top of mind. In this WWAY TV North Carolina segment, the Sea Tow Foundation shares a critical reminder: most fatal boating accidents involve individuals not wearing life jackets — making this one simple step a lifesaver. With over 1,300 life jacket loaner stations nationwide, access and awareness are key to safer days on the water. Read more: https://loom.ly/Jbc5b3Y #ClientCoverage