In 2020, savvy business leaders know that websites are often the first impression that their company makes on potential customers, clients and employees. Effectively analyzing your own web presence can be a daunting prospect, which is why it can be beneficial to bring in outside perspective and expertise every few years to review your website for legal […]
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 […]
Intesa bolsters executive team with addition of national PR pro, Nancy Ives Schroeder
Intesa Communications Group has tapped top industry talent Nancy Ives Schroeder as the company’s Director of Public Relations. With extensive public affairs, communications, and healthcare experience, the addition of the former Press Secretary to U.S. Senator John McCain strengthens both the company’s public relations and government affairs expertise. As Director of Public Relations, Schroeder will […]
Our Gratitude Attitude
At Intesa, we are abundantly grateful for many things— the amazing clients we have trust in and the meaningful work we engage in, all in service of inspiring causes we believe in. And we get to do it in a place we thrive in with furry pets at our feet as we bring our A-game… […]
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 […]
You wanna come work with us? ISO: PR Director
Hey there, talented manager of people and director of projects. At Intesa, we do our best work for people and causes we believe in and enjoy a positive, active, fun, and professional work environment. We are looking for an experienced manager and strategist to contribute these same qualities. Here’s the deal: About YOU You are an […]
Hacking the Instagram algorithm (again and again)
If you’ve noticed that your Instagram engagement has been in decline in 2019, but you’ve been pumping out the same great content as before, you may be experiencing negative effects from the latest Instagram algorithm update. In summary, Instagram doubled-down on it’s bid earlier in 2019 to value “close relationships” more (read: lots of consistent […]
Refer the rabbits: lessons from the first seven years of entrepreneurship
I come from a family of successful entrepreneurs and had long-proclaimed that I valued stability too much to join their ranks. On August 12, 2012, I took the leap anyway — with a 5-month-old baby in a new city where I knew exactly two people. So much for stability. My company, Intesa Communications Group, is based […]
LEAD Impact
LEAD Impact is described as a “master’s degree on San Diego,” but it goes well beyond our city’s boundaries to connect us with the businesses, non-profits, leaders and diversity that affect us most. We even crossed over the border into Mexico! This experience taught me that our region is more interconnected than ever and showed […]
Interview tips: Take the menace out of media calls
It’s nearing October and pumpkin spice is popping up on menus everywhere. We detect a slight chill in the air, but that could just be wishful thinking in sunny San Diego. Halloween is just around the corner and things are starting to feel a little bit ~spooky~… The Halloween vibes have us thinking about the […]