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An Interview with Gloria Steinem: Honoring a Social Justice Legend

Every morning, the J. Walcher Communications team reads the print editions of The New York Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune and The San Diego Daily Transcript, along with any other…
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“Time Sensitive” – Our Summer Art Exhibition Series Finale

Art, Power, Equity and J. Walcher Communications Announce Final “Curator-in-Residence” Show Featuring Mexican, Interdisciplinary Artist David Mont Virgen SAN DIEGO – ART POWER EQUITY (APE) – an arts-based enterprise that supports…
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Sandy Young Honored with PRSA San Diego Deborah Baker PR Professional of the Year Award

Sandy Young, vice-president of J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has been named the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), San Diego/Imperial Counties…
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Bye-Bye UT: Time to Look for New Opportunities

Some of the names we’ve been reading for years come to mind – Lori Weisberg, John Wilkins, George Varga – as having deep knowledge of San Diego. When we see…
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5 Bite-Sized Questions … with Freelance Journalist Helen I. Hwang

JWC chats over coffee or lunch with members of the media to hear more about what they’re working on and how we can best assist them. Enjoy our new series…
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TikTok for Businesses: Copyright-Smart Tips for Leveraging Commercial Sounds

TikTok for Businesses: Copyright-Smart Tips for Leveraging Commercial Sounds

By Lauren Wright, 2023 Spring Intern TikTok has blown up in recent years, proving to be a valuable tool for businesses to market themselves to new and younger audiences in…
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JWC Adds Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center and Monarch School Project to Client Roster

J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a successful San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has announced the addition of three new clients – Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation…
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Chat GPT what is PR

Why Marketers Should Get to Know ChatGPT and Why We Still Need Storytellers

Chat GPT generated definition of public relations. By: Arianna Georgi, SEO Consultant, J. Walcher Communications Every few years, our newsfeed is flooded with buzz about new AI technology that people…
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5 Lessons I Learned as a New Mother in a Pandemic

By Sandy Young My 10-year-old daughter is learning to express her emotions after we adopted her from Taiwan a year ago. “ANGRY!” “SAD!” “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!” (That’s her happy squeal.) Although she…
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Waste Not: A Personal PR Campaign for Mother Earth

Jean Walcher is president of J. Walcher Communications and a Member of Business for Good I regularly hear people say, “oh, I thought they don’t really recycle that,” or “my…
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J. Walcher Communications Announces Two Promotions and New Hire

SAN DIEGO (September 21, 2021) – J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has promoted Ashley Bendas to account supervisor, Olivia Stafford to senior…
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Artist Nahla Valdez Presents “Are You Really Here?” for Third “Curator-in-Residence” Show

SAN DIEGO (August 19, 2021) – Art, Power, Equity will present the artwork of artist Nahla Valdez in a performance art show featuring works that showcase her background knowledge in…
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Artist Andrew Alcasid Presents “Flowers & Fields” for Second “Curator-in-Residence” Show Staged in Queen Anne Victorian

SAN DIEGO (July 1, 2021) – Art, Power, Equity and guest curator Antoinette Genevieve Williams of APOTHEOSIS ART are proud to present the artwork of artist Andrew Alcasid in a…
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Art, Power, Equity Announces New Partnership with J. Walcher Communications

Art, Power, Equity Partners with J. Walcher Communications for Curator-in-Residence Shows First Show Features Painter, Sculpture, Multi-media Artist Jean Cornwell-Wheat  SAN DIEGO (June 3, 2021) – Art, Power, Equity –…
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“A Journalist and PR Person Walk into a (Virtual) Bar…”

And of course, the PR Person Pays… JWC President Jean Walcher recently participated in a San Diego Press Club webinar with the same title above. Weird journalist David Moye with…
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J. Walcher Communications Adds Greystar and Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation to Client Roster

J. Walcher Communications, a San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has announced the addition of two new clients – Greystar and Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. One of the…
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Five Things Clients Need to Understand about PR

While many people think they understand how PR works, the truth is, it’s a unique and challenging profession that takes years to master, and even the most skilled pros are…
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Happy International Women’s Day from All of Us at J. Walcher Communications

J. Walcher Communications works with many strong, intelligent women who work to better their communities. We’re proud to count our leaders among them. Happy International Women’s Day! Micaela Banach, NoonanLance…
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Forget Generic Mints on the Pillows – Developers Discuss Next Wave of Innovation in Hospitality

I remember 25, ahem, or so years ago, I was working in New York City and was put up in one of the new “streamlined” hipster-type hotels for a couple…
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JWC Promotes Ashley Weaver to Account Executive

J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has promoted Ashley Weaver to account executive. The promotion is a result of Weaver’s relationships with JWC’s…
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Marriott Launch Event - Speaker Lineup

10 Tips for Coordinating Effective Speakers at a Press Conference or Small Public Event

Want your event speakers to entertain and engage your audience? Want a good event flow without people literally or figuratively tripping over themselves? Follow these 10 Tips: − Start with…
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J. Walcher Communications Promotes Jenna Brossman to Integrated Marketing Communications Manager

J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has promoted Jenna Brossman from senior account executive to integrated marketing communications manager. The position is a…
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Digital Journalism Tools Reviewed

What’s Worth My Time? Digital Journalism Tools To Try (or Not)

                        After attending the San Diego Chapter Society of Professional Journalists’ panel on digital journalism earlier this spring, we…
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Meet the Dogs of JWC (and Their Humans)

By Lily Wong and Fen Walcher Lily: Greetings, humans! My name is Lily Wong and I am the furry companion of Sandy Young. At 16-years-old (in dog years), I hold…
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Public Relations and its Political Quandary

LL Bean, Uber, Nordstrom … as the first 100 days of POTUS 45’s reign continues, all three of these businesses (plus some!) have been severely impacted by being associated with…
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Want to Start Marketing in China? Read this first!

Recently, the JWC team had the opportunity to have Bo Chen-Samuel as our intern, who is originally from China. Since we’re always looking to expand our social media skills and…
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Spread the Love in San Diego on #GivingTuesday

Written by Natalie Attar, JWC PR Assistant Did you stand in line for a new HD TV on Black Friday, or find a great deal on the latest must-have toy…
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JWC Wins PR Award for Consumer Products Media Coverage

J. Walcher Communications has been honored with a 2016 Edward L. Bernays Award by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter for its media relations work…
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Social Media: Do’s, Don’ts and What’s New

Written by JWC PR Assistant Amanda Rubalcava. Becoming an active player in this ever-evolving social media game has become crucial for public relations agencies and their clients. Clients depend on their…
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J. Walcher Communications Adds Anza Borrego Foundation to Client Roster

J. Walcher Communications, a San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has been hired by Anza Borrego Foundation (ABF) to build public awareness of the Foundation and the wide variety…
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J. Walcher Communications Wins 2016 EAR Award for Radio Spot “Date Night”

J. Walcher Communications, a public relations and marketing agency in San Diego, has won the 2016 EAR (Effective Advertising on Radio) Award from the San Diego Radio Broadcasters Association (SDRBA)…
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Luring Customers with PokémonGo: Marketing Opportunities for Small Businesses

PokémonGo is sweeping the globe, capturing the attention and dedication of smartphone users EVERYWHERE. I, somewhat embarrassingly, am one such crazed player… I was a huge fan of Pokémon as…
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Client Coverage, Via Wired

Here’s the latest in national coverage for client United States Parachute Association, via WIRED. YOUR FIRST REACTION when watching Jeannie Bartholomew tumble out of an airplane will be, “Her jump has gone…
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Visual Storytelling

Written by JWC PR Assistant Asael Ruelas Vaquera. From reporters trying to capture the perfect picture to social media advertisers trying to engage their audiences with bold infographics, visuals have…
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A Whole New Instagram World

via GIPHY As marketers, we love Instagram and its ability to connect people with brands from across the globe. Boasting 300 million monthly active users, engagement on Instagram is 15…
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J. Walcher Communications Names Sandy Young Vice President

J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations and marketing agency, has promoted Sandy Young from account supervisor to vice president. The position is a first for the boutique…
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J. Walcher Communications Awarded City and State Business Certifications

      J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a top San Diego public relations firm, has been awarded Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)…
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9 Marketing Tips for a Successful Restaurant

Dozens of new restaurants opened in San Diego County last year. Some flourish; many more already have – or will – close their doors. Why? Sometimes it’s a concept gone…
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The Sky’s the Limit: Running Successful Media Relations Campaigns (as told through skydiving coverage, how apropos)

Here at JWC, we know PR. It’s what we do. It’s where our expertise lies and what our clients count on us for. And while PR has many facets, one…
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Come work with JWC!

J. Walcher Communications is seeking creative and enthusiastic individuals to work part-time as public relations and marketing interns (minimum 15 hours per week). We’re a boutique agency specializing in local,…
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J. Walcher Communications Promotes Jenna Brossman and Ashley Weaver

J. Walcher Communications (JWC) has promoted Jenna Brossman to senior account executive and Ashley Weaver to assistant account executive. “I’ve been impressed by Jenna and Ashley’s contributions to the agency…
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J. Walcher Communications Honored by Public Relations Society of America and San Diego X

J. Walcher Communications, a top public relations agency in San Diego, received two Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), San Diego/Imperial…
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3 Ways Not to Get on a Red Carpet … and other Takeaways from the San Diego Film Festival

    I posted the above in the early morning hours of the day following the 14th Annual San Diego Film Festival’s Opening Night, premiering “Septembers of Shiraz” and featuring…
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JWC Adds Jewish Family Service of San Diego to Client Roster

J. Walcher Communications, a public relations and marketing agency based in San Diego, has been hired by Jewish Family Service of San Diego to increase awareness about the nonprofit organization…
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3 Key Strategies to Marketing Associations

Here at J. Walcher Communications, we enjoy working with associations on their PR and marketing outreach. We typically learn a lot about an industry that we may not know much…
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10 Lessons Learned During My JWC Internship

Written by PR Assistant Elpin Keshishzadeh An internship can offer great learning experiences, skill-building tasks and opportunities to learn from mistakes. But above all, it’s the perfect place to accumulate…
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It’s the New (Er … Old?) Ashley!

There will always be a place with the J. Walcher Communications team for an Ashley. Soon after we said our goodbyes to Ashley Shafer, we reopened our doors to Ashley…
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Snapshot: How Your PR Internship is Different from College

Written by JWC PR Assistant Audrey Buchanan Let’s face it, as much as your college professors claim to simulate their classes to be like the real word, the only thing…
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Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities Available

J. Walcher Communications Public Relations and Marketing Summer Internship  J. Walcher Communications is seeking creative and enthusiastic individuals to work part-time as public relations and marketing interns (minimum 15 hours…
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A JWC ‘How-To’: Create an Awesome Social Media Post

Written with assistance by JWC PR Assistant Elpin Keshishzadeh Creating a social media post is easy. Creating interesting content, though time consuming, can involve more thought, research and strategy. One measure…
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