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Thoughts and strategy on crisis communications, public relations, and public affairs in Pennsylvania and beyond.


Pennsylvania Public Relations and Communications Jobs Board
Introducing the Pennsylvania Public Relations and Communications Job Board. With the recent changes in the administrations in Washington,...

Mark Nicastre
Jan 272 min read


Client Success: PA Needs Teachers Gets Earned Media Coverage Across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania faces a critical shortage of teachers, and PA Needs Teachers is leading the effort to alleviate the crisis. Our work has...

Mark Nicastre
Jun 3, 20243 min read


RCP: Messengers Matter in Advocacy Communications
When planning advocacy communications, the messenger matters as much as the message. As Pennsylvania debated its state budget, we got a...

Mark Nicastre
Jul 11, 20231 min read


RCP: Three Zero Cost Reforms for Pennsylvania's Budget
Pennsylvania's budget season is coming to a (maybe?) crescendo. With billions of dollars in decisions coming in the next few weeks, how...

Mark Nicastre
Jun 16, 20231 min read


RCP: Occupational Licensing Is Broken in Pennsylvania
This week, I wrote a piece for Real Clear Politics Pennsylvania on the occupational licensing system and the need for reform....

Mark Nicastre
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Checking in on the campaigns in Pennsylvania and the fall legislative session
Even though the campaigns in Pennsylvania have been at it for a year plus, the focus sharpens after Labor Day. Add in a few days or...

Mark Nicastre
Sep 15, 20224 min read


Next Steps After Pennsylvania Budget Advocacy Success
If you scored a policy victory in this year's budget, it's important to notify your supporters and stakeholders.

Mark Nicastre
Jul 16, 20222 min read


Launching Fitler Square Strategies
Today, I'm launching Fitler Square Strategies.

Mark Nicastre
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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