“I had the pleasure of collaborating with JT on a communications audit for Woodland District 50. From the beginning, JT’s approach was thorough, detailed and customized to our needs. They were open to our feedback throughout the process and respected our knowledge of the community, which we appreciated. JT’s final report to the Board of Education included both key findings and actionable, strategic recommendations to assist our district with taking its communications to the next level. JT team members were receptive, available to us on a constant basis and made us feel valued both as clients and as people.”
—Jennifer Tempest Bova
Director of Community Relations, Community Consolidated School District 62 (Formerly Public Information Specialist, Woodland School District 50)
"The media training that JT provided was realistic and provided the right level of intensity so that our leaders gained a greater level of comfort performing in a high-stress, high-stakes situation. The individual feedback from JT to our leaders was direct and provided useful strategies that could be immediately applied. Our team felt deeply that the training was extremely valuable and came as close to a real-life scenario as possible; yet provided a safe environment for our leaders to try, fail, and improve in their media presence."
—Karen Geddeis
Director of Public Relations and Communications, Glenbrook High Schools District 225
“As a new superintendent facing a series of high-profile issues, I turned to JT for strategic counsel and hands-on support. I trust the JT team to ask the tough questions, provide wise counsel and serve as a strong partner in developing communications strategies that build confidence even in times of crisis. As an added benefit, we’ve learned from the JT team and further developed our own internal capacity to quickly respond to emerging issues and challenges — but, it’s still great to know they are there for us 24/7 when we need them.”
—Dr. Trisha Kocanda
Superintendent, Winnetka Public Schools District 36
"Throughout my superintendencies, both I and our District Communication Director have relied on JT to provide strategic counsel and insights on tough issues and complex challenges. They have always provided valuable perspective and guidance. The JT team is well-versed in current and emerging issues facing school district leaders and have been available to us on evenings, weekends and holidays when needed. It is not a question of whether something will occur that threatens the reputation of a school district, it’s only a question of when. Every school district leader would benefit from subscribing to JT’s daily digest of school news and having them on speed dial for quick consultations and emergencies.”
—Dr. Bruce Law
Superintendent, Township High School District 113 (Formerly Superintendent, Hinsdale Township High School District 86)
We work with clients to build and maintain their digital presence and engagement using a variety of tools and methods including community management/monitoring, content creation, advertising, influencer outreach and digital advocacy.
“JT helped us understand developing digital media strategies and how to best use them to meet our consumers. I appreciate the quality and frequency of reports and their ability to tweak campaigns to get the most out of our budget.”
JT’s digital team shares insights and lessons learned at Digital Summit 2021, a digital marketing conference featuring industry leaders and innovative strategies driving the profession forward.
Lakeview Pantry, Brookfield Zoo and Lake County Health Department take gold, while Forefront Census videos earn silver.
2021 UIC Urban Forum nearly doubles attendance through the use of paid digital tactics
JT partners with Walder Foundation to build and promote the new platform supporting performing artists still impacted by the pandemic.
JT and Wyn-Win Communications partner with Illinois Equal Justice Foundation to develop a statewide public education campaign to reach Illinoisans eligible for cannabis expungement.
We were proud to partner with Lakeview Pantry, Chicago’s largest food pantry, to produce their 50th anniversary virtual event, Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope at Wrigley Field on November 12 – hosted by Cubs broadcaster, Jim “JD” Deshaies.
We’re proud to be recognized amongst our impressive industry colleagues at the Publicity Club of Chicago ’s first ever virtual Golden Trumpet Awards ceremony this month.
With only six weeks until the election, your social media feeds, like ours, are probably blanketed with political ads, news articles and your high school classmates' opinions on mail-in voting.
With an almost 300 percent increase in demand for food programs due to COVID-19, Lakeview Pantry sought a solution to address this new challenge.
Over the past month, we have seen dozens of fundraising galas postponed. What does this mean for nonprofits that rely on an annual gala to achieve a quarter or more of their annual fundraising goal?
Strategy development and implementation
We work with clients to develop digital strategies designed to raise awareness, engage stakeholders and create buzz around issues and organizations.
Custom content creation
We collaborate with clients to develop a digital voice aligned with traditional messaging. Our team develops digital assets from scratch, including social media graphics, infographics, e-blast templates and micro-websites.
Community management
We help clients maintain consistent and productive engagement with key audiences on social media.
Influencer outreach
In order to raise awareness and reach target audiences, we collaborate with prominent people, brands and industry leaders to amplify clients’ key messages.
Digital advocacy
We have extensive experience in utilizing digital platforms to elevate public affairs engagement and make it easy for constituents to take action.
Search engine and social media advertising
Digital and social advertisement can be a complex, yet effective way to reach specific audiences. Our team is skilled at developing creative strategies that convert into valuable impressions and search results.
Digital monitoring, measurement and analysis
We provide timely reports on digital engagement and campaign progress that result in nimble adjustments and future content development.
Microsite design and build
We bring campaigns to life through engaging, action-oriented microsites. We manage the build from start to finish, from designing branding to directing the site past the “go-live” date.
Email marketing
We work with clients to create email marketing campaigns based on a targeted approach that will generate traffic to a website or actionable task.
Capacity building
Whether it is audience growth, establishing new channels, promoting an event or amplifying a specific message, we are skilled at developing long-term strategies to build and maintain a digital presence.
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