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Embracing GRI Sustainability Reporting: What is GRI?
By: Kristin Gumper
12/06/2011 - As we head into the holiday season, December marks an important time for Standing staffers. We're reflecting on our 2011 performance and identifying goals for the coming year. We're also counting our blessings and thinking about the ways we can give back. In 2011, I…
What Two Months Can Give You
By: Kristin Gumper
08/22/2011 - This summer, I was fortunate enough to leave my Standing family for two months (with pay!) No, I wasn't sick. And no, I wasn't with child. How? Through a benefit that few companies have, especially in today's rollercoaster economy... Standing's sabbatical program: After seven years…
Trends in 2011 – Sustainability Reporting
By: Kristin Gumper
01/10/2011 - Looking ahead to 2011, sustainability reporting is on the rise. Novus International, Monsanto Company and Anheuser-Busch InBev are regular sustainability report developers. Every year, hundreds of companies are joining the movement. Standing Partnership is proud to be among them. Our team recently had the pleasure…
Five Trends of the "New" News Consumer
By: Kristin Gumper
10/01/2010 - I recently received the fortunate opportunity to join dozens of the nation's leading communications counselors at the Worldcom Public Relations Network's Americas Region Meeting, Sept. 22-25. Worldcom is the world's leading network of independently owned public relations counseling firms, boasting 105 offices - in 91…
My Five Favorite Social Media Strategies Right Now
By: Kristin Gumper
04/27/2010 - Given the firm's interest in social media, Melissa, Julie and I headed to Social Fresh St. Louis last week to hear the latest and greatest in the industry, and also support one of the most popular speakers at the conference, our friend and colleague Jay…
Have You Planned for a Crisis Lately, Part II
By: Kristin Gumper
03/06/2009 - As a follow-up to Loren's crisis communications post, one of the biggest strengths a business can have is knowing when to call in the pros. Before a crisis strikes, outside experts can provide valuable insight for finding the holes in a crisis plan, creating an…
Happy Anniversary, Standing Partnership
By: Kristin Gumper
10/17/2008 - This week marks something special at Standing Partnership. Today, the 25 of us will leave our desktops for a few hours to celebrate our 17th anniversary as a company. Where you ask? Mount Pleasant Winery, of course, where we'll toast our accomplishments throughout our history,…
Supporting Community Partners; Stray Rescue Pep Rally
By: Kristin Gumper
05/01/2008 - Standing Partnership is proud to support Stray Rescue of St. Louis as one of our 2008 community partners. Tomorrow, we're hoping that hundreds, maybe even thousands, of St. Louisans will also be proud to support this critical organization for the city's homeless animals. At 9…
Calling All Intern Candidates
By: Kristin Gumper
12/13/2007 - As I'm sure you'll learn in upcoming "How I Started at Standing" entries, many Standing staffers began here as interns. Beth, Susan, Jadea, Maria and Patrick are just a few examples... And, guess what? Standing Partnership is currently seeking high-qualified intern candidates! So get those…
Standing Against Animal Cruelty
By: Kristin Gumper
10/24/2007 - Standing Partnership encourages its team members to get involved in boards and organizations for which they are passionate. As a St. Louis dog lover, rescuer and foster parent, I'm passionate about helping animals, and I am very proud to be an active foster parent for…
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