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The 2014 midterm elections are in the books, and the results were astounding. Most notably, Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate and tightened their grip on the U.S. House of Representatives. Beginning in 2015, for the first time in the Obama era, Republicans are in firm control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress. While the Republican victory was sweeping, it is neither veto-proof nor filibuster-proof. Since the beginning of American... Read More >

By Paul Fulton, Jr., Vice President

Although their coverage of the disease is still in an early incubation period, media are working overtime to keep people informed of this major global story. The potential for unintended tune-out, however, should be of grave concern to public health officials. 
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By Paul Fulton, Jr., Vice President

Every industry has pundits, and public relations has its fair share. With the proliferation of social media, digital media and mobile devices, the pundit Rolodex has expanded to include a wider net of communicators. It’s impossible to ignore the evolution that has occurred within our industry. And if you listen to the pundits, there’s a lot of hand-wringing over its changing landscape.    One debate that can’t be av... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Happy Independence Day!  Here are some tips from the American Pyrotechnics Association to make your 4th sparkle ... TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Always keep a hose and a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies. LIGHT ONE AT A TIME. NEVER light two or more fireworks or sparklers at the same time. KEEP IT OUTSIDE. Only use fireworks and sparklers outdoors on flat, hard surfaces in clear areas and away from houses, buildings and dry grass. ... Read More >

By Sherri Simmons, President and CEO

Please join us in celebrating Allen Haynes promotion to Account Executive! Allen joined us as an account associate in 2013 and due to his remarkable ability to achieve results, he was quickly promoted. It's always rewarding to see people like Allen move to the next level of their career – and grow in their ability to make a difference for our clients and community. Congratulations Allen - you really earned this! Prior to joining Duffey Co... Read More >

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 >

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It’s no surprise that this master of PR turned his own name into a personal brand. As the youngest of three generations of “Paul Fulton,” even the simple things – like mail and phone calls – could cause confusion in the Fulton family.   This was ingrained in the back of Paul’s mind as he sat down to write the byline on his first article for The Red and Black, the independent student-run newspaper that co... 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 >