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 […]
‘Tis the season’…for awards!
Intesa scores big wins at PRSA and MarCom
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 […]
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.”
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 […]
Intesa Team Applauds Kenneth Moore, Revered Among San Diego’s ‘Next Top Business Leaders Under 40’
(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 […]
Intesa Bolsters North County Government Affairs Offerings with Addition of Policy Pro Summer Bales
June 21, 2021 (San Diego) – Intesa Communications Group, a San Diego-based strategic communications and government relations firm, today announced Summer Bales has joined its government relations team as an Account Manager. In this role, Bales provides strategic counsel and lobbying services to organizations in San Diego’s North County region. Prior to joining Intesa, Bales was a […]
Work Hard, PTO, Recharge, Repeat!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to consider some of the many ways we can prioritize and foster self-care. For me, taking time off from the daily grind is important – and I’m not just talking about a Friday here and there. I’m talking about several days in a row to […]
Spring is in the Air: Three Considerations for “Spring Cleaning” Your Business
While San Diego is beautiful year-round, there’s something special about springtime here. The marine layer makes for cozy mornings, then the sunshine breaks through for active afternoons. Nature begins to awaken after a season of slumber – the weather starts warming up, birds sing, flowers bloom. Spring is full of action! In its alternative, less […]
Is Agency Life for You? Five Things to Consider Before Taking the Leap
Intesa is my first real agency gig. I’ve spent more than two decades working in various communications roles — from deep in D.C.’s political and corporate trenches to stints at San Diego nonprofits. Through it all, I’ve held some really cool jobs. Yet I hadn’t officially experienced full-time life at a PR firm until now. […]
Former Dalí Museum Marketing and PR Pro Joins Intesa
SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2022 – Intesa Communications Group, a San Diego-based strategic communications and government relations firm, today announced Chelsey Kamen, MBA is joining the firm’s public relations team as a Senior Account Manager. Chelsey brings a unique blend of creativity and business strategy experience with a colorful background in the Arts and an […]
Come join us! Now hiring for a PR Senior Account Manager
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