Full Court Press Communications

February FCP Newsletter: 5 Comms Lessons from our Fellow, New data on artists as gig workers, and support for Outdoor Afro. Read about our client work and new commitments in 2021 as we say goodbye to 2020. bit.ly/3tQeeqw

We are proud to have partnered with First 5 Alameda County on their 2019-2020 annual report! View full report: rebrand.ly/first5report In 2020, First 5 Alameda County focused on: BUILDING an inclusive, responsive, and effective early childhood system, through partnership with families and providers, that is responsive to the needs of community; ... INVESTING in community-defined infrastructure and programming to create conditions for communities, families, and children to thrive ACCELERATING research and policy to support action for lasting systems change.

Fresno-area college students are doing better in English, math. What changed? "Many realized that remedial courses might be just another obstacle to student success & graduation." Read more from The Fresno Bee: http://bit.ly/36f4c7Q

Experiencing my first fellowship not only gave me real-life work experiences but taught me what an inclusive and caring working environment is supposed to be like. Brittney Mendez, our Communications Fellow, shares five important things she learned at FCP. Read her blog here: bit.ly/2JRuVPY

Why did Trump pick on California in public? His goal was to position California for his base as the bad guy. It was a messaging narrative strategy, said Mary Creasman, CEO of the California League of Conservation Voters. Read the 5 ways Trump changed California.

Are you ready to be a voter? We're less than a week away from Election Day! Drop-off your ballots NOW or make a plan to vote at the polls on November 3rd. For official ballot drop-box locations, check your county website. If you're in CA, find a location near you here: bit.ly/2HK07iE

Exciting News! FCP welcomes Brittney Mendez as our new Communications Fellow and promotes Katherine Zaremba to her new role as Communications Associate! Brittney joins the team with two years of organizing experience in social justice and higher education. Katherine has been with FCP for two years and specializes in creating sensational media strategies and social media content. ... Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lmZM3U

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a force to be reckoned with; the second woman (first Jewish woman) to be appointed to the Supreme Court, a pioneer for gender equality, and a deeply dedicated justice of the law. We are deeply saddened by her passing. She not only leaves a tremendous legacy in the world as a vital social justice change maker but inspires us to continue to fight for fairness and justice for many years to come. #NotoriousRBG

Visual content catches your audience's attention and ups engagement. Curious about what makes an eye-catching graphic? Check out the latest edition of our Land & Water conservation comms newsletter for tips to make your visual storytelling pop . Comment below: How are you telling stories visually? bit.ly/3mBgK0f

How will augmented reality and virtual reality impact marketing? Check out Dan Cohen's thoughts in this Forbes Agency Council post. https://bit.ly/3hBzh8R

The Terraces of Lafayette development has been approved! The project will bring much-needed housing to the Bay, and allow a more diverse population to raise families in Lafayette. #YIMBY #SB330

ICYMI: our August newsletter is out now, with details on our new role, and tips for reaching your audiences during the #COVID19 crisis. Read: bit.ly/2Pxjj3O

Use this moment to reimagine what our lives and communities could look like on the other side of this pandemic. In our Summer newsletter, we share tips on how to communicate about COVID19, and much more! Read: bit.ly/2Pxjj3O

We’re hiring! Are you interested in gaining experience in communications and public relations? Apply for our Fall fellowship opportunity and learn the ins and outs of social media marketing, media relations, and more. http://fcpcommunications.com/join-the-full-court-press-tea/

Check out our new blog featuring 4 tips to help your organization use communications to combat caution fatigue, and encourage continued preventative behaviors for COVID-19. Featuring local wisdom from Oaklandside's Azucena Rasilla and disaster preparedness expert Ana-Marie Jones. Learn how to message in a crisis with facts, not fear!

We are greatly saddened by the recent loss of John Lewis. May we all be inspired to make good and necessary trouble.

Check out our #tbt blog, sharing 5 tips on using the summer lull to your advantage. We originally developed these ideas with Alliance for Justice and Bolder Advocacy in 2012, and think they still can help guide your organization's summer success amid a pandemic. https://bit.ly/3g7pjvT

HUGE win today for California’s public lands! We applaud CA Congressional Champs for securing passage of the #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct and fully funding #LWCF. Our parks, trails, green spaces, and other #publiclands will be protected for generations to come.