Since 1979, we’ve managed communications for many of the Northwest’s largest companies and organizations, as well as for clients in mission-critical industries across the country. We’ve seen a revolution in communications in that time, and our industry is ever-evolving. We take pride in our adaptability and the thought-leadership we bring to our clients.
As we head into the 2024 election season, it’s getting trickier to ensure that your social media campaigns aren’t accidentally flagged as political ads and become subject to additional restrictions. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know to plan an effective digital campaign under increased scrutiny. Full story »
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 the coming year. Full story »
We’re honored and humbled here at Gard Communications today. That’s because the Portland Business Alliance, greater Portland’s chamber of commerce, has recognized Gard as one of its “A… Full story »
It's always nice to get a little notice for a job well done. And this month, Gard got a little of that from the Public Relations Society of America Oregon Chapter. Full story »
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. Full story »
Flash faded away as the web evolved to be accessible and responsive — but with Flash gone, what has been lost? Full story »
We’ve started using a WordPress plugin to convert our website images to the faster-loading WebP format. But the even faster AVIF format is coming. Full story »
For centuries, maps have helped us understand our world. Today, interactive maps can deliver nuanced information on demand, but present interesting UX and technical challenges. Here are two very different maps we built and how they solve specific problems. Full story »
Your organization does good work. Your website should too. Unfortunately, it probably doesn’t. Hear from Gard’s Director of Web and Digital about why most websites are falling down on the job. Full story »
What are the major issues on the minds of seemingly all Oregonians these days? Ask Adam Davis, and he’ll tell you. Full story »
