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On Managing Purpose-Driven Brands
Kane Communications Group Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Kane Communications Group has been recognized in Inc. Magazine as number 141 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list. This prestigious ranking lists the fastest-growing private companies in 12 midwestern states.
Longevity Is an Intentional Outcome
There is an art to building a long and successful career as an executive with one organization. Wendy Baumann of WWBIC shares the keys to a professional mindset that accommodates longevity.
The Value of Working Moms
Working moms are superstars! The pandemic has added new layers to already busy plates for working moms. The division between work and home disappeared while additional caregiving responsibilities piled on. Kimberly Kane talks with three working moms and shares how companies can provided added support.
Responding to a National Crisis
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for responding to national crises or events. We have six tips to help you and your company evaluate whether a response makes sense for your organization.
Creating and Maintaining Realistic Goals
Goal setting is an important part of success. They keep us accountable and serve as a tool to measure progress and realign us if we veer off track. We have tips to help you create and maintain your own realistic goals.
Meet Kane’s Spring 2021 Interns
Meet our four new interns for spring 2021 and learn more about who they are and what they hope to achieve at Kane.
Pondering the Post-Pandemic Positives
As we see hope on the horizon amidst the pandemic, some positive have emerged. Dave Wendland, vice president of strategic relations of Hamacher Resource Group Inc., shares seven “post-pandemic positives” in this C-Level.
Still Buzzing From 2020?
What does using buzzwords say about you? Hate them. Love them. We’ve all used Buzzwords to some extent. To celebrate the new year we decided to take a look at 20 of the top business buzzwords in 2020.
Reputation Capital: Your Most Important Asset in a Digital World
Reputation capital is often ignored, but with most business and conversation happening in digital spaces, it’s quickly become an asset that requires attention and investment. Information travels at the speed of a keystroke, making or breaking reputations and businesses in mere seconds.
Mastering the Art of Personal Transformation
Entrepreneurs are not strangers to change, especially as industries evolve and shift. E. Keller “Kelly” Fitzsimmons reflects on her journey of reinvention and shares her maxims of personal transformation.
Finding the Silver Linings
2020 was full of challenges. The Kane team worked incredibly hard and we learned some lessons, but there were plenty of silver linings.
Setting Yourself Up for Success with the Right Team and Strong Core Values
Kimberly Kane sits down with Mike Malatesta to talk about the journey to starting her own business and the importance of core values on the “How’d It Happen” Podcast.
Pivoting is Essential to Leadership Through the Pandemic
As we turn the calendar to 2021, Steve Jagler takes a moment to recapture some of the most profound thoughts of executives featured in C-Level columns over the past year.
Reflections on Leading a Team During a Crisis
The PR and marketing industries were hit hard during the pandemic, with small businesses suffering most. Kimberly Kane reflects on an unusual year and offers advice on how to keep businesses running smoothly during a crisis.
A Nonprofit Survival Kit for 2021
The pandemic and the accompanying economic recession have taken devastating tolls on the American nonprofit sector. Debra Wolniak, CEO of DonorNurture.com, shares advice for executives leading nonprofit organizations in 2021.
Kane Communications Group Honored with MarCom Awards
Kane Communications Group has been recognized with three 2020 MarCom Awards and three honorable mentions for work with the City of Racine, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, Catholic Financial Life, Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division and Wisconsin Center District.
Striving To Be a Servant CEO
As president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Héctor Colón has taken a visionary and innovative approach to nonprofit leadership, adapting new models to stay relevant and applying business strategies to make LSS more operationally efficient.
Responsible Business for a Changing World
Expectations about the role of corporations in society are changing quickly. Today, the focus on profit first is giving way to a new principle in corporate governance - pursuing purpose and profit.
Finding the Right Fit for Your Team
Kane has seen an exponential increase in talent over the last two years to meet the needs of our growing client base. As an organization seeking new team members, one of the highest priorities outside of skill and expertise is finding an individual who is the right fit for your team.
Pay It Forward by Being a Mentor
LaNelle Ramey, executive director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM), says mentoring is a way of “paying it forward” for adults who received a guiding hand along the way in their own upbringing as they climbed their career ladders.