It had been seven years since I first presented to then Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Lands Commission about the potential for offshore wind and the sustainable blue economy in California, so when I was invited to speak at the annual 2023 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit in Sacramento last month, I was […]
The Next Big Thing is here: what you need to know about the Blue Economy
In 2012, I heard the term blue economy for the first time while I was a staffer for former San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox. Terms like “clean tech” or “green economy” were familiar, but the idea of a blue economy was new and very few people were talking about this concept. What is the blue economy? The […]
What a year… reflections one year into the COVID-19 pandemic
It didn’t exactly “peak by April,” did it? One year into the realities of COVID-19, the Intesa team briefly reflects on a few highlights of a year unlike any other… Margie Newman, Founding Partner One week, you’re running a small business and celebrating year-over-year growth; the next, you must reimagine how to lead your people, […]
Happy Mother’s Day from the Moms of Intesa!
Happy almost-Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 10th is just around the corner and the occasion got us thinking about what it means to be a working mom in this moment. There is no shortage of discussion about how to best manage a work/life balance in our “new normal.” We’re seeing expert advice on everything from how […]
Tracking trends for optimal results in 2020 and beyond
At Intesa, we are constantly honing our communications and government relations strategies to optimize current trends and keep our clients ahead of the curve. Today’s fast-paced, 24-hour news cycle keeps all of us on our toes, creating challenges and yielding some blessings in disguise. Never before have there been so many opportunities to get the […]
How we know the stuff we know: blogs, podcasts, and other media resources that fuel us
Knowledgeable, strategic, savvy. These are a few of the words that come to mind when folks think of the Intesa team. We’re keen on staying sharp, hip to trends, and in-tune with industry best practices. Here’s a peek at what we’re listening to and soaking up to keep our offerings leading-edge: Mindy Wright, Account […]
Kilkenny joins Intesa as partner, Morse promoted to director of digital strategy
SAN DIEGO — Maddy Kilkenny has joined Intesa Communications Group as a partner, and as a founder of the full-service public relations firm’s new lobby practice representing client government relations interests across the greater San Diego Region. Kilkenny brings more than 15 years of experience to the role, managing day-to-day client activities and developing and […]