By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Duffey Communications’ long-time client, the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA,) in partnership with the Cobb County Water System, recently honored the 12 Cobb County elementary school students who were chosen as this year’s winners of the Ninth Annual Allatoona Ally Artist Challenge. This year, more than 725 entries were received with 27 schools participating. The award-winning Allatoona Ally Artist Challenge h... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Interestingly, two of Duffey Communications' top ten February news stories involve our Cold War nemesis, Russia. On the heels of the 2014 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Sochi, Russia’s President Putin ordered military drills in an area bordering Ukraine and the conflict there continues to escalate by the hour. And while Sochi was panned for many deficiencies and a missing Olympic Ring, the 2014 Winter Olympics ... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

When I was a little girl, we lived in a rural area of Georgia. Snow was rare, but always celebrated – by my brother, sister and me, that is. School would close, we would pile on the cold weather gear – the kind not really meant for cold. (If you’ve ever worn cotton mittens in snow or ice, you get it.) We would slide down our massive hill on cardboard boxes, traipse through the woods and get lost in the snow drifts, stom... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

January was definitely not a slow news month. From politics to entertainment – which often can be one in the same – there were stories to feed the habit of news junkies from every genre. Many of these we will be following throughout the year – but hopefully there are some one-hit wonders on the list. So, our picks for the top ten news stories of January 2014 are:  Support for marijuana legalization is flying high ...... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Usually, during January most people are tuned in to Colorado news for snow reports, ski conditions and the Winter X Games.  This year, the legal sale and use of recreational marijuana has been added to the list. Regardless of your position on the issue – it will be an interesting one to watch.  And even more so, one to experience.  And no, it’s not the inhalation of which I’m writing.  It’s the complex... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

According to some researchers, the first Monday after New Year’s Day, known as Blue Monday, is the most miserable, depressing day of the year – which just happened to be yesterday.  The Christmas holidays are over, we have already started breaking our New Year’s resolutions, the weather is frightful, and so on, and so on.  Well thank goodness Blue Monday is now just a memory. And although Christmas, which most America... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

The language of technology is much like a dialect. Those who have an ear for the language can pick up the nuances and engage in a conversation.  Those who do not will tune out and disengage. Bridging this language barrier is the make or break point when marketing complex technology to a diverse range of vertical industries and audiences. Many companies try to verbally describe their technology.  But when you start trying to explain me... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Duffey recently took home 18 awards from the PRSA Georgia Chapter – and these awards, along with two Gold Marcom awards and a Gold Stevie – are a testament to the teamwork and collaboration between our agency and our clients.  As you can imagine, we are quite proud and still celebrating.  The awards reflect our work in a wide-ranging field of industries – from technology to consumer and non-profit.  T... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

For young twenty-something’s, understanding appropriate dress for professional interviews may be a daunting task – especially given the sometimes not-so-buttoned-up looks accepted in today’s office settings.  For soon-to-be or recent public relations/communications grads entering the professional world, it can be even more confusing given those in our field generally have more freedom in clothing options – unlike... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

I do not like Monday holidays and never have.  But I do like Friday holidays a lot.  And I’ve always wondered why holidays such as Labor Day and Memorial Day are on Mondays instead of Fridays.  So, I Googled it.  And guess what?  There is actually a Uniform Monday Holiday Act that establishes the observance of certain holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Columbus Day; Labor Day; and Ma... Read More >