Call it a Comeback: How Business Leaders are Planning for Success in 2024 Report
Calling 2023 a “tough year” would be an understatement. Companies across every industry had to hunker down and push through, resulting in budget cuts, layoffs, and disgruntled employees. To get a pulse check on how business leaders fared in 2023 and how they’re planning to take 2024 in stride, Kickstand surveyed over 600 US-based […]
Research from Indeed reveals what “Corporate Pride” should really look like
By Nora Panahi Celebrating Pride in 2023 has been a fraught, bittersweet experience for the queer community. In recent memory, Pride has manifested itself through flashy parades and festivals and a proliferation of rainbow-colored logos from various brands. Many of us who attend Pride celebrations as members of the queer community and/or allies have […]
Be Bold, Dream Big, Sail Far: Kickstanders at She Sails 2023
By Anna Craven and Nora Panahi Whenever Anna and I attend an in-person Kickstand event, we find a way to sneak the fact that we went to high school together into conversation. We’ve known each other for at least a decade at this point, and (I hope) I speak for both of us when I […]
How our clients are navigating their respective industries in 2023
By Nora Panahi The turbulent economy that came to define 2022 shows no signs of smoothing out in 2023. Tightened budgets, more conservative growth plans, and operationalizing efficient practices were common threads in the majority of media conversations – regardless of industry or business size. Our clients came to the table with expert advice and […]
What Kickstand Employees Are Most Excited About in 2023
By Nora Panahi As we celebrate the new year and bid adieu to 2022, the world is Kickstanders’ oyster! To ring in 2023, we asked Kickstand employees about their goals for the next twelve months, and we found there’s no shortage of professional and personal ambitions among our team. Here are just some of […]
Debunking the Scariest Things About PR
By Nora Panahi This spooky season at Kickstand, we’ve decided to face our fears. We asked everyone at the agency to share what scared them the most when they first started their PR careers, and any advice they’d give themselves if they could go back in time to quell those anxieties. Whether you’re at the […]
Cutting back on parental leave? That’s a hard no for Kickstand.
By Nora Panahi We’re seeing more and more businesses consider cutting parental benefits to offset the cost of inflation, and we are, to say the least, disappointed. Even when times are tough, supporting the needs of your team should be kept a priority. In fact, it’s in tougher times that teams often need the most […]
What Kickstand Learned at Pride Summit 2022: Lesbians Who Tech and Allies
By Nora Panahi Last week, I had the privilege of attending the virtual Pride Summit 2022: Lesbians Who Tech and Allies. This conference was a place for people of marginalized identities (queer folks, people of color, folks whose gender identities exist outside the binary, etc.) who are underrepresented in the tech industry to share our […]
Three Questions To Ask Before #Posting This Month
By Becca Reap and Nora Panahi Today, June 1, marks the first day of Pride Month 2022. Traditionally, Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and highlight the ongoing pursuit of equal justice and opportunity. We’ll also be observing Juneteenth this month to honor the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. […]
Supporting Mental Health Year-Round at Kickstand
By Nora Panahi May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but supporting employees’ mental wellness is an effort Kickstand takes seriously year-round. Whether folks are dealing with the emotional fallout of the global pandemic, struggling with depression, or just simply need time to rest and recharge, Kickstand has a number of initiatives and benefits geared towards […]
