Leadership on a Mission with Luisa Caiazzo
SARC CEO Luisa Caiazzo joins Rob Weinhold in the 12th installment of Fallston Group’s 15-Minute Leadership Quick Hit to discuss what it takes to lead a mission-oriented organization. Tune in to hear how Luisa builds her team’s confidence in order to rally around the common goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. In a highly charged and emotional environment, Luisa’s leadership team understands the importance of creating a positive work-life balance. About SARC SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is Harford County’s lifeline to victims, potential victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking. Working within the community, SARC is the catalyst for the eradication and prevention of violence. SARC’s mission is to end domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking, to aid its victims, and to create a society free from abuse and fear. To learn more, visit www.sarc-maryland.org.
Gary McCord “Raked” Through the Coals…Again
CBS’ Gary McCord found himself in hot water after being misinterpreted during a live broadcast of the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend. After his intentional blunder in 1994, viewers are not as forgiving this time around.
Fallston Group Welcomes Rachel Barile
Fallston Group officially welcomes 2016 summer intern, Rachel Barile. Barile is a junior at Temple University in Pennsylvania where she plays lacrosse for the Big East powerhouse, who faced #2 ranked Florida in the Big East Tournament Final. Majoring in public relations, Barile has a keen interest in learning more about strategic communications and media while sharpening her entrepreneurial skill-set. Rachel is also an assistant lacrosse coach for the very competitive Skywalkers Lacrosse Club in Maryland. Welcome aboard!
Water Crisis Leaves Citizens, Officials Divided
Flint, MI: Dangerous levels of lead have contaminated the city’s tap water for almost two years. People are calling for officials to be held accountable, including Governor Rick Snyder.
Chipotle Closes Doors for One-Day Food Safety Meeting
Chipotle will close its doors February 8th for a one-day national food safety meeting.
NFL Contributes $0 to BU Head Trauma Study
NFL wont fund new study on head trauma; NIH to fund instead.
Happy Holidays from Fallston Group
An army of volunteers that served more than 1,000 meals this week to help “Unite Baltimore” after the turmoil the city saw this past April.
From QB to CEO: Leadership Qualities ft. David Morris
Former quarterback at Ole Miss and founder of national quarterback training program QB Country, David Morris joins Rob Weinhold in this sports-driven installment of Fallston Group’s 15-Minute Leadership Quick Hit. Much like presidents and executives of organizations and companies, quarterbacks are tasked with leading and motivating an entire football team to foster success and get the W. Tune in for Morris’ take on leadership qualities and attributes that can also be applied to business success. About QB Country Based in Mobile, Alabama with eight locations nationwide, QB Country specializes in year-round quarterback training and development for middle school, high school, college and NFL quarterbacks. Founded by a former Ole Miss quarterback, David Morris, QB Country offers specific quarterback training focused on proper footwork, throwing and body mechanics, as well as the physical and mental aspects of playing the hardest position in all of sports. Our goal is to educate quarterbacks on how to play the quarterback position the correct way at game speed. To learn more, visit www.qbcountry.com, like QB Country on Facebook, or follow QB Country on Twitter.
Is It Too Late for Chipotle to Become An “Industry Leader” in Food Safety?
Chipotle responds to E. coli outbreak; claims it will become a “leader in food safety.”
Josie Hankey Named 2015 New Professional of the Year by PRSA Maryland
Fallston Group Communications Strategist Josie Hankey was named 2015 New Professional of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America – Maryland Chapter for her efforts and achievements as a rising public relations professional. Hankey received the award at PRSA-MD’s annual Best in Maryland gala at the Hilton Baltimore on Dec. 1, where public relations and communications professionals from across the state gathered to celebrate the year’s best public relations campaigns, tactics and practitioners. PRSA-MD’s New Professional of the Year award distinguishes a public relations professional with less than three years of experience for his or her understanding and application of public relations principles and communications objectives. The West Michigan Chapter of PRSA selected Hankey from a large pool of applicants in a majority vote. “We are thrilled Josie was recognized among many and awarded this extremely high industry honor,” said Fallston Group Founder and Chief Executive Rob Weinhold. “I have worked with many in the field over the last few decades and Josie ranks among one of the sharpest, most driven professionals who is clearly focused on client results. Her unique style and ability to immerse herself passionately within each client organization distinguishes her within the industry. The award is well deserved.” A member of the crisis management and communications firm since 2013, Hankey joined Fallston Group as an intern and progressed to oversee the firm’s portfolio of strategic communication and media clients over two and a half years. As communications strategist, she works closely with clients to develop and execute strategic media relations and marketing communications plans that support overarching business goals. Hankey has secured more than $2 million in local and national media coverage including placements in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Baltimore Business Journal, and on NBC Nightly News, Fox Business Network and all four major broadcast affiliates in Baltimore. “I am honored to receive this recognition and must thank not only PRSA, but my team at Fallston Group for supporting my growth and empowering me to achieve this level of success for the firm and our clients,” said Hankey. “This is just the beginning of what I hope is a prosperous career in public relations.”
