This article was originally published on “The Glenside Local” on July 17, 2017. The Communication Solutions Group, a public relations and marketing firm on Old York Road in Jenkintown, announced the promotion of two full-time employees: Jessica Lis (above right) and Cassie Morrison (above left). Lis, the firm’s public relations and social media specialist of two years, has been promoted to digital marketing manager. Her new role involves monitoring and managing the social media campaigns …
After 4 Years of Fire Budget Defeats, Awareness Effort Convinces NJ Voters to Say Yes
This article was published in “1st Responder News” on April 16, 2024. After four years without voter support, East Freehold Fire Company knew the pitfalls of failed referendums too well: Delayed truck repairs, aging ladders, and rescue and breathing apparatus in critical need of replacement. “We had basically gotten by postponing maintenance, but this situation was unsustainable,” said East Freehold Fire Chief Mike Murray. Freehold Township Fire District #2, the entity which funds East Freehold …
Communication Challenges: Township and Borough Case Studies
Stakeholder Communication Assessment in Lower Gwynedd Township The Township was eager to assess public awareness regarding key programs and initiatives. Officials also wanted to gauge which methods of communication were most effective in reaching stakeholders. Communication Solutions developed and implemented a community survey and grew participation through a publicity campaign. Ultimately, survey findings led to a new process for communicating with residents. Revitalization and Redevelopment Planning in Upper Moreland Township Communication Solutions was retained to …
Why Every High Schooler Should Job Shadow
By Isabella Thomas Lower Moreland Township High School, Class of 2024 Before job shadowing with The Communication Solutions Group, I had no idea what to expect. As a senior in high school, I never had any internship experience before. When my school, Lower Moreland Township High School, announced that each senior was required to partake in a three-week long field experience, I was nervous and wondered how it would go. I questioned what the staff …
How Interning at CSG Helped Me Grow and Gain Confidence
By Olivia Funk La Salle University, Class of 2025 As a junior communication major still trying to figure out exactly what I want to do, it was very intimidating coming into my first internship. I excelled in my communication classes but wasn’t sure how that was going to translate to working in the real world. I soon found out that not only was I more prepared than I thought but that I would also be …
Communication Solutions Group Wins Two Prestigious Awards
The Communication Solutions Group has recently been recognized for outstanding work in the industry by receiving two prestigious awards. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Philadelphia, honored President Leza Raffel at the 2023 Pepperpot Awards. She won the Anthony Fulginiti Award for Commitment to Education, and was nominated by PR & Marketing Manager Kellie Dietrich. Empowering the next generation of PR leaders, Raffel achieved the milestone of mentoring 100 college interns in 2019 and …
Internship Reflection: Improving My Writing and Editing
By Camille Fleming Penn State University, Class of 2024 When searching for my first internship, I wanted to ensure I would be in a work environment that would teach me new concepts and develop my writing and editing styles. I wanted to avoid the meaningless internships that only involve coffee runs or just transferring phone calls that are frequently portrayed in movies. Luckily, my internship at The Communication Solutions Group was nothing of the sort. …
To Win Voter Support for Your Fire Dept Budget 2/17, Educate Your Voters Now!
If you clicked on this page, chances are good that the budget you require to successfully run your fire department will require a “Yes” vote from your residents on February 17. This is not the time to panic. It’s the time to plan. Start with a free, no-obligation workshop conducted at your fire department: “Garnering Voter Approval: Strategies for Success.” Presenting at no cost by The Communication Solutions Group, we will share the communication strategy …
How to Secure an Internship in Public Relations
By Camille Fleming Penn State University, Class of 2024 My lifelong passion has been writing, and as a college student, I developed an intense interest in the field of public relations and communications. While I was still unsure about my career path, I learned that the career fair at my university was approaching. I wanted to determine if this was really something I wanted to do, so I decided it was time to seek out …