Thompson & Co. Public Relations

Happy World Tourism Day! At Thompson & Co., we're proud to support tourism throughout Alaska that brings people together. From cruising through Southeast Alaska to taking in the state’s stunning landscapes by rail and all the adventures in between, we’re honored to work with clients like Alaska Travel Industry Association, Alaska Railroad, Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group, Visit Anchorage and so many others that craft remarkable travel experiences for visitors and locals alike! 🚂🛳️

Congratulations to Digital Strategist Sophie Gross, Junior Account Executive Latonya Johnson, Junior Account Executive Emily Garlock and Project Coordinator Grace Blouin for their recent promotions! 📣 Sophie Gross, our LA girl who wowed us from day one with her expertise in influencer marketing and content creation, has been our go-to girl when it comes to all things social media. Since joining T&C, she’s tackled creative direction for over 50 video and photo shoots, has led various social media trainings and escorted several press trip around Alaska. Her professionalism and dedication are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Sophie! 📣 Always on the “write” track, Emily Garlock has made a huge impact since joining T&C. She’s staffed 20 client events, thoughtfully crafted over 30 blogs, compiled 60 client reports and has tackled any task with poise and positivity. Emily’s dedication and skill continues to impress us. Congratulations, Emily! 📣 Since joining the agency, Latonya has taken on every task with dedication and confidence. From her standout social media copywriting for various travel and tourism clients to her impressive project management, Latonya has flawlessly shown her growing PR and digital skills. Congratulations, Latonya! 📣 Our saving grace, Grace Blouin, has been a powerhouse since joining our team. Whether she is tripling our internet speeds, seamlessly implementing new systems and handling every project with dedication and skill, we don't know what we would do without her! From major changes to the small touches that keep our office running smoothly, Grace is always there to make a difference. Congratulations, Grace!

Last week, our team had the privilege of coordinating the grand opening of Alaska’s first-ever Tommy's Express® Car Wash, complete with a ribbon-cutting alongside the team at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. From coordinating event logistics to helping commission a special mural by a local artist to decor to everything in between, our team was there every step of the way to ensure a successful event. It was a pleasure introducing the Davis family, the driving force behind the location, and also showcasing the cutting-edge, eco-friendly and lightning-fast car wash technology at Tommy’s Express. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event a sparkling success! #PRprovides #clientluv

We look forward to attending TBEX Summit America later this month! Hosted by Visit Anchorage, and sponsored by Alaska Travel Industry Association, this conference gathers bloggers, influencers and content creators for a week full of professional development sessions. T&C Senior Vice President Kailee Stickler will be there presenting a session focused on how to create long-term strategies that lead to multiple campaigns and collaborations between brands and influencers. ➡️ If you're attending TBEX, join us on Thursday, Sept. 26 to learn more. See you there! #digitalmarketing #influencermarketing

In this era where social media has such significant impact, influencers are leading the way by starting trends and shaping perceptions. Influencer marketing is modernizing public relations as an innovative tool for brands to communicate with their audiences and earn their trust. From pinpointing the ideal influencer to handling outreach, planning, contracts, content review and ROI reporting, we've got you covered. Read our newest blog post about how your business can benefit from the power of influencer marketing ➡️ bit.ly/3TtXdk9.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a women-owned-and-led agency? Whether it's empowering parents with flexible work schedules or helping young professionals kickstart their career with mentorship and professional development opportunities, being led by three charismatic, talented and strong women brings something special to the table. We’re proud to celebrate the remarkable women steering our agency and setting the standard for future generations of female PR leaders. Our CEO Jennifer Thompson, President Sarah Erkmann Ward, APR and President & COO Heather Handyside share their insights on leading a women-owned agency, balancing their careers and personal life and empowering the next generation of PR leaders. Click through the images to read what they have to say. Ready to join their team? We’re hiring for positions in Anchorage, Portland, Atlanta and Chicago. Learn more and apply today ➡️ bit.ly/3Mxxsvv.

As summer comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the impact of our T&C Intern Sarah during her time at the agency. From supporting event coordination to crafting compelling social media content, Sarah has immersed herself in all aspects of public relations and brought a fresh perspective to our team. "I’ve appreciated the opportunity to work with such a diverse range of clients — from tourism to telecommunication providers. There’s always an exciting challenge to take on! I’m incredibly grateful for this summer and for working with such an inspiring and dedicated team," she says. Sarah will soon be heading back to UC Santa Barbara to start her junior year. While we’ll miss her energy and innovative ideas, but we’re excited to see all she accomplishes next. Have a great school year, Sarah!

Happy National Aviation Day! We’d like to give a huge shout out to our valued client at the Saltchuk Aviation Family of Companies, which operates Northern Air Cargo, Aloha Air Cargo and StratAir, LLC. Through our social media management, we help this cargo aviation company highlight their expertise, show off their employees and bring more awareness to its services in their key customer markets with thoughtful and strategic posts. ✈️

When a client asks how to creatively elevate their brand during an existing community-wide event, we deliver. Throwback to February when we worked with Raising Cane’s to team up with Anchorage's largest unofficial "trailgate" event during the Iditarod's Ceremonial Start. Some highlights: 🍗 Serving hot and fresh chicken fingers from a snow bar. 🍗 Meeting a couple who’d had their wedding catered by Raising Cane’s. 🍗 Watching Alaskans get silly by embracing the sunshine, dancing all day to a live DJ set on the side of the trail and cheering on their favorite mushers...all with chicken fingers in hand. Let us bring your next event to life ➡️ thompsonpr.com.

From event planning to media relations to social media support, we’ve been busy working at the car wash! We love partnering with a family-owned franchise business that has deep ties to Alaska and a strong commitment to being good neighbors. From a grand opening in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to bringing the first Tommy’s Express Car Wash to Alaska, to supporting the newly-named best car wash in Stillwater, Oklahoma, we're enjoying the ride with these clients, one squeaky-clean car at-a-time. Stay tuned for more about the Tommy's Express experience!