Every organization has blind spots when it comes to how it communicates. A communications audit helps you find those gaps. Our free Communications Audit Guide walks you through exactly how to get started. Download it here: ow.ly/2fPf50ZT3q8

Don't forget to register for our October Webinar, Building Your AI Toolkit! Join Phil Herman and Kaitlin Witzberger as they look at how AI can support the work communicators are already doing. Register here: igpr.com/digital-leadership-…

Save your spot for our October Webinar, Building Your AI Toolkit. Join Phil Herman and Kaitlin Witzberger as they look at how AI can support the work communicators are already doing. Register here: ow.ly/tsaB50ZWT2N

Crisis doesn't wait for a convenient moment to show up. The organizations that recover fastest are usually the ones that had a plan in place before they needed it. Our Crisis Communication eBook walks through how to start building that plan. Download it: ow.ly/kMi450ZT3mk

The story behind the numbers builds trust with your community. Get started telling the story behind your budget with our "Telling Your Financial Story" guide. Download it here: ow.ly/VJTj50ZT3kb

We're heading to the BASA Fall Conference, and we couldn't be more excited. Catch our session, "Beyond the Budget: Communicating Your District's Financial Story in a Time of Property Tax Reform," on October 6 from 2:15 to 2:55 p.m. in Polaris C.

Every communications pro has opinions about what works and what doesn't. Here are a few hot takes from our account teams. What are your communications hot takes?

Being prepared isn't about expecting the worst; it's about knowing exactly what to do if it happens. A clear plan means your team can respond with confidence instead of scrambling when it matters most. Download our Crisis Communication eBook to start: ow.ly/r8Zu50ZHtXH

Your community is receiving your message through more channels than ever, but that doesn't mean they're actually hearing it. A communications audit shows you where the gaps are and how to close them. Download our free Communications Audit Guide: ow.ly/AE5m50ZHtWc

AI can be a great tool for a lot of things. Graphic design isn't always one of them. A Bynder study found that 52% of consumers disengage from content they suspect is AI-generated, and 20% view it as untrustworthy. This proves that consistent, on-brand design still matters.

Property tax reform has changed the conversation districts are having with their communities. On September 29 at 1 p.m., Tom Speaks and Phil Herman will walk through how to communicate your district's financial story with clarity. Save your seat: ow.ly/zWWS50ZHtCB

Gratitude gets stronger the more you practice it. This challenge is a simple way to build that habit over the next 66 days, and it pairs well with the other strategies in our Appreciology Toolkit. Start building a culture of appreciation; grab the toolkit: ow.ly/fc0150ZHtAw

Don't know what to post this week? We've got you! A few ideas like these can go a long way toward keeping your community engaged and reminding them that there are real people behind the work. Save this post for the next time you're staring at a blank content calendar.

Did you know the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce hired 50 literacy coaches to support teachers and help districts improve literacy outcomes? Super Sunday keeps you up to date with the latest news shaping Ohio's education landscape. Subscribe at ow.ly/pmbu50ZHtzf

Meet Erin Sernoffsky, our copywriter and content specialist! Outside the office she's hiking the metroparks with her family or cheering on the Guardians. "Our clients change lives, and I love helping them connect that work with their communities." We're so grateful to have Erin!

Trust isn't built overnight. It's built through communication that shows up the same way every time, says what it means, and means what it says. Read the full blog post for more on what that looks like in practice: ow.ly/cahL50ZHtsc

Join Tom Speaks, Co-Founder and Partner, and Phil Herman, Partner, on September 29 at 1 p.m. for a look at how to communicate your district's financial story during property tax reform. Save your spot today at ow.ly/mi0L50ZHtqU

Clear, aligned messaging changes everything. Our Planning & Message Alignment services help make sure every piece of your communication works together to tell one clear story. See how The Impact Group can strengthen your communications. Contact us: ow.ly/lQRK50ZuOb8

Making an Impact is where we share what's happening on our end. This month has been full of good work and even better conversations with the organizations we get to support. Subscribe here: ow.ly/YRSw50ZuO9E

Great leadership communication starts on the inside, with how you show up for your own team. Each month, our Appreciology newsletter shares one root idea, two practices, and three reflections to sit with. Don't miss this month's issue! Subscribe now: ow.ly/GZcV50ZATGO