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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Denton County Transit Study
This week we are spotlighting the Denton County Transit Study project. Denton County Transit Study Initiated in March 2022, the Denton County Transit Study aims to develop a comprehensive public transportation plan, particularly for cities and portions of the county that are not members of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). Efforts will focus on…
Dallas Steps Onto List of Top 10 U.S. Cities With Lowest Carbon Footprints
What Is A Carbon Footprint? We all create CO2 emissions in our everyday activities, which add up to our carbon footprint, or the total amount of CO2 (and other greenhouse gases) emitted in a year. When you drive your car, charge your phone, or turn on your lights, CO2 is released into the atmosphere, contributing…
How much data is too much for a creative process?
“Is the human soul a data point for your creative process? How much data is too much for a creative process? It depends on whom you ask.” says Alexander Melton CEO of Dallas based Wyrmix Mr. Melton recently caught up with to our creative director Denver Tracy to learn how he uses data within the…
Americans Provide Humanitarian Aid on Spring Break
PIA’s Jenna Bilyeu interviewed Deanna Phillips about her recent experience providing assistance to Ukrainians escaping to safety. Deanna chaperoned a spring break mission trip from First Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas, to Hungary. Her group was given the opportunity to help serve some of the refugees leaving Ukraine. How long had your trip to Hungary…
A one-on-one with Denver Tracy: Creative Director, Non-Profit Founder, and Actor.
PIA’s Jenna Bilyeu interviews Denver Tracy Denver Tracy is a talented creative director, but he does so much more. Every conversation with him reveals another fascinating aspect of his life and personality. I recently interviewed Denver to find out more about his work and other creative and personal endeavors. Tell me about a favorite project…
Spotlight on Bruce Bleakley: Pilot, Historian, and Author
Bruce Bleakley brings a unique perspective to team projects with Public Information Associates (PIA) as an aviation historian and author. Bruce’s work involves detailed airport and traveler analysis based on national and international customer surveys. He provides targeted information about clients and audiences using passenger numbers and demographic patterns, satisfaction levels, and trends. Bruce also…
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. Robin is a planner and one of the principal public engagement professionals at PIA. She most recently conducted a series of pop-up meetings for the Texas Trees Foundation, a client of JWG (Joseph Williams Group). Pop-up meetings are an innovative way to get your…
