Category: Public Engagement
Radha Patel Joins Public Information Associates as Communications and Design Coordinator
Dallas, Texas – Strategic communications and planning firm Public Information Associates (PIA) welcomes Radha Patel as communications and design coordinator. Radha recently graduated summa cum laude from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor of science in marketing and is a member of Alpha Mu Alpha, the national marketing honor society. She previously…
“What Is a Stakeholder?” Definition
A quick guide to understanding stakeholders in planning and infrastructure projects and AEC pursuits Dallas, Texas – A stakeholder is a person, group, or organization with an interest in – or affected by – a project, decision, or policy. In transportation, infrastructure, planning, and community projects, stakeholders are the people who may experience a project’s…
Holly Becka Joins Public Information Associates as Principal
Dallas, Texas – PIA is pleased to announce that veteran communications professional Holly Becka has joined the firm as a principal. Her hiring strengthens the firm’s leadership and capabilities in public engagement, strategic communications, and AEC marketing services. Holly brings 30 years of experience in strategic communications, branding, marketing, public relations, and writing and editing.…
Stakeholders Q&A: Who They Are and How to Involve Them
Q: Who are stakeholders? As public involvement specialists, we are often asked this question, and the answer is both simple and complex. A: A stakeholder is any person who has an interest or responsibility for a project or initiative. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, they are the people who have a stake in a course of…
Pop-up Meetings
We asked Robin Joseph-Williams to share her expertise for this article after she conducted a series of pop-up meetings for the Texas Trees Foundation. Pop-up meetings are an innovative way to get your message to the exact audience you are trying to reach. They help you share your project with your target audience where they…
