Most Fridays, my husband and I take half an hour to read to first graders. Not only does the activity keep me grounded in Forthright’s mission and in a school setting each week, but it’s also a great place to be reminded of some communications lessons. Here are three things I’ve learned about communications from spending time reading with first graders.
Read MoreThe average email open rate ranges between 15-25 percent. SMS messages are opened more than 95 percent of the time. That’s a crazy stat! Forthright team member Lauren breaks down why texting is a critical communications tool—now more than ever.
Read MoreWe don’t have to tell you that families and school staff have a lot going on right now. Searching for information—and wondering what they can trust—just adds to their stress. That's why we’re sharing tips to ensure your audience sees and trusts your messaging.
Read MoreWith coronavirus diagnosis and information changing in mere minutes, we’re hearing how hard it is for everyone to keep a clear head and stay focused on best practices. So this week, I figured we could do what I always do when I feel overwhelmed: take it back to basics. Let’s revisit some crisis communications best practices.
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