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Put your people first and the results follow: why your team retreat matters

November 27, 2023 by Summer Bales Leave a Comment

As I finish up my first year at Intesa, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with our dynamic team on a range of incredible award-winning projects and campaigns. Some of my favorites were: San Diego Tourism Authority’s Summer Kickoff at the San Diego Zoo with a parade of San Diego’s iconic characters Unanimous approvals […]

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YMCA of San Diego County Welcomes Visionary Leader Margie Newman Tsay as New Chair To Its Board of Directors

June 29, 2023 by Intesa Leave a Comment

San Diego, CA – June 29, 2023 – The YMCA of San Diego County proudly announces the appointment of Margie Newman Tsay to a two-year term as chair of the nonprofit’s board of directors, effective July 1. Margie will assume the role of chair from longtime San Diego business executive Bill Geppert, who will now […]

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How to Enhance Offshore Wind in the Pacific Region: 5 Key Takeaways from the 2023 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit

June 9, 2023 by Greg Murphy Leave a Comment

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 […]

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The Next Big Thing is here: what you need to know about the Blue Economy 

April 19, 2023 by Greg Murphy Leave a Comment

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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 […]

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Intesa Hooks ‘Blue Economy’ Expert Greg Murphy,  Expands Public Policy and Government Affairs Offerings  

April 10, 2023 by Greg Murphy Leave a Comment

San Diego – Intesa Communications Group (Intesa), an award-winning, strategic communications and government relations firm helping clients communicate and advocate with confidence, announced Greg Murphy has joined the firm as Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships. Murphy brings 15 years of policy, government, and consulting experience; his hire expands the firm’s government affairs services to include […]

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Improving San Diego: I’m proud of how Civic Communities transforms our region

March 29, 2023 by Maddy Kilkenny Leave a Comment

At Intesa, our team is proud to give back to San Diego. For me, there is nothing as personally rewarding as working with people committed to addressing the biggest challenges facing our region and seeing the positive impacts first-hand. If you know San Diego, you know housing is challenge Number One.

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Stay ready: build confidence and trust through a PR crisis

January 31, 2023 by Margie Newman Tsay Leave a Comment

When you’ve been advising leaders through PR crises as long as I have, you know that there are very few media situations that can be made to “go away.” Experience has shown me that the companies and leaders who enjoy solid reputations after a PR crisis have not avoided negative attention, they built confidence and […]

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‘Tis the season’…for awards!
Intesa scores big wins at PRSA and MarCom

December 5, 2022 by Intesa Leave a Comment

Last month, we had our hands (and tote bag) full with SEVEN Platinum and Bronze Bernays 2022 awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. We also took home TWO platinum and TWO gold awards from MarCom, an international competition for marketing and communication professionals, for a total of 11 awards in […]

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2022 Businesswomen of the Year Finalist Maddy Kilkenny on client wins and community service: “helping create a better San Diego is what it’s all about.”

November 16, 2022 by Intesa Leave a Comment

When I joined Intesa in 2016 to build our government relations practice from the ground up, my goal was to represent clients seeking to do meaningful business with governments across the region from the South Bay to North County, and everywhere in between. Over the years, we’ve provided counsel to a variety of respected companies […]

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Intesa Team Applauds Kenneth Moore,  Revered Among San Diego’s ‘Next Top Business Leaders Under 40’

July 26, 2022 by Intesa Leave a Comment

(San Diego) — Intesa Communications Group celebrates another major recognition on the team as Senior Account Manager Kenneth Moore has been named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 “Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.” The annual award honors professionals in San Diego County making notable contributions to their industry and community. The Next Top Business […]

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  • Put your people first and the results follow: why your team retreat matters
  • YMCA of San Diego County Welcomes Visionary Leader Margie Newman Tsay as New Chair To Its Board of Directors
  • How to Enhance Offshore Wind in the Pacific Region: 5 Key Takeaways from the 2023 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit
  • The Next Big Thing is here: what you need to know about the Blue Economy 
  • Intesa Hooks ‘Blue Economy’ Expert Greg Murphy,  Expands Public Policy and Government Affairs Offerings  

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