Teamwork, surprises and other reflections from four years at Gard
After four-plus years at Gard Communications, Associate Director of Public Relations Natalie Bennon bid us farewell on Friday. She’s on her way to Sustainable Northwest for the next step in her…
What to expect in social media for 2023
From artificial intelligence to Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, there’s a lot going on in the ever-changing world of social media. Gard’s Social Media Strategist Nancy Oganezov sizes up the landscape for…
Employee Spotlight: Chelsea Punian
Let’s hear it for the one, the only, Chelsea Punian! As Gard’s public affairs account manager since 2021, we’re celebrating her one-year work anniversary by shining a light on her rise…
A few parting thoughts from Gard’s summer 2022 intern
And just like that, summer’s about over – and so is Rossalyn Ou’s time with us here at Gard. An intern with us through the Emerging Leaders Internship program, Rossalyn spent…
A fond farewell to Gard Communications
Parting thoughts by Andrew Thomson of Gard’s PR team In honor of my colleague, Jon Bell, who used to write the daily “Five Things” for the Portland Business Journal before becoming…
Juneteenth at Gard
This year at Gard Communications, we’re taking a new approach to the way we recognize Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States. First celebrated June…
Web design usability mistakes
What makes a good website? Is it attractive design? Lots of relevant content? Mobile-friendliness? It’s all of the above — but only if it’s underpinned with excellent usability. By Julia Stoops.…
Healing the whole person: The first tribal opioid treatment program in Oregon
Addiction impacts every aspect of a person’s life: their family, work and spirit. To address the impact of opioid addiction on their members and the community as a whole, the Confederated…
Farewell to Flash
Flash faded away as the web evolved to be accessible and responsive — but with Flash gone, what has been lost?
Video: Moda and Lillard score with an assist from Gard
How do you tell an authentic story about the importance of coming together in a time of social distancing? That was the challenge we took on in partnership with Moda Health and the Portland Trailblazers.
