We’re honored and thrilled to be the new PR firm for The Trail Foundation, the nonprofit that protects and enhances the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, the beloved and essential heart of Austin.
The Austin Independent Business Alliance unveiled the nominees for its 2017 Armadillo Awards, and five of Brenda Thompson Communications’ clients are nominated in the various award categories celebrating our city’s favorite businesses. Read more
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Emancipet now serving Philadelphia thanks to funding support from PetSmart Charities®
Nearly 100 local civic leaders, donors, pet owners, neighbors, and friends celebrated today the grand opening of Emancipet, the new, nonprofit, low-cost pet health clinic in Philadelphia. Attendees toured the welcoming new space at 575 Adams Avenue, enjoyed games and giveaways, and met some friendly pets on hand for photo booth fun. Read more
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Happy 14th anniversary to us! And thank you to our wonderful clients, colleagues, friends (and pets), many represented in the collection of photos below dating back to 2003. Read more
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Our client Freedom Solar Power recently came on board as a major sponsor of this year’s Earth Day Austin, which takes place April 22, 2017 from noon to 7 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University. Read more
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Kerbey Lane Cafe CEO Mason Ayer was the featured industry leader for the Austin Business Journal’s Face to Face program at Whole Foods Market headquarters on Feb. 14. To view snippets from his informative and inspiring discussion with ABJ Editor Colin Pope, click here. Read more
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Emancipet’s Sit Stay Day is a popular Valentine’s Day-inspired fundraiser that lets pets and their humans stay in and enjoy homegrown Austin treats while raising money for pets in need, and it will return for its seventh year on Feb. 10. Brenda Thompson Communications is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser, which helps our nonprofit client Emancipet provide affordable, accessible spay/neuter services and veterinary care to pets in Central Texas and beyond. Read more
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Kerbey Lane Cafe’s new Spring Menu debuted yesterday and is available at all seven locations through mid-May. The Spring Menu has a handful of returning seasonal favorites, plus several new and reimagined items. See the full menu here. Read more
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Welcoming our newest client, The Trail Foundation!
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleWe’re honored and thrilled to be the new PR firm for The Trail Foundation, the nonprofit that protects and enhances the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, the beloved and essential heart of Austin.
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Three clients win prestigious Austin Under 40 Awards
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleWe are thrilled to have three of our clients win their categories at the Austin Under 40 Awards on Saturday: Amy Mills of Emancipet, Mason Ayer of Kerbey Lane Cafe, and Larkin Tackett of IDEA Public Schools. To find out the other winners, read the Austin Business Journal’s article about the awards. Read more
Congrats to our clients nominated for 2017 AIBA Armadillo Awards
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleThe Austin Independent Business Alliance unveiled the nominees for its 2017 Armadillo Awards, and five of Brenda Thompson Communications’ clients are nominated in the various award categories celebrating our city’s favorite businesses. Read more
Opening of Emancipet’s first clinic outside of Texas celebrated in Philadelphia today
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleEmancipet now serving Philadelphia thanks to funding support from PetSmart Charities®
Nearly 100 local civic leaders, donors, pet owners, neighbors, and friends celebrated today the grand opening of Emancipet, the new, nonprofit, low-cost pet health clinic in Philadelphia. Attendees toured the welcoming new space at 575 Adams Avenue, enjoyed games and giveaways, and met some friendly pets on hand for photo booth fun. Read more
Brenda Thompson Communications celebrates 14th anniversary
/in Front Page Article, NewsHappy 14th anniversary to us! And thank you to our wonderful clients, colleagues, friends (and pets), many represented in the collection of photos below dating back to 2003. Read more
Three clients named finalists for Austin Under 40 Awards
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleCongratulations to clients Amy Mills of Emancipet, Mason Ayer of Kerbey Lane Cafe, Larkin Tackett of IDEA Public Schools, and all of the stellar 2017 Austin Under 40 Awards finalists. The winners will be announced April 1, 2017. Read more
Client Freedom Solar Power to sponsor Earth Day Austin 2017
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleOur client Freedom Solar Power recently came on board as a major sponsor of this year’s Earth Day Austin, which takes place April 22, 2017 from noon to 7 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University. Read more
Kerbey Lane Cafe CEO Mason Ayer featured in the ABJ’s Face to Face program
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleKerbey Lane Cafe CEO Mason Ayer was the featured industry leader for the Austin Business Journal’s Face to Face program at Whole Foods Market headquarters on Feb. 14. To view snippets from his informative and inspiring discussion with ABJ Editor Colin Pope, click here. Read more
Ready, set, stay! Brenda Thompson Communications sponsors Emancipet’s Sit Stay Day
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleEmancipet’s Sit Stay Day is a popular Valentine’s Day-inspired fundraiser that lets pets and their humans stay in and enjoy homegrown Austin treats while raising money for pets in need, and it will return for its seventh year on Feb. 10. Brenda Thompson Communications is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser, which helps our nonprofit client Emancipet provide affordable, accessible spay/neuter services and veterinary care to pets in Central Texas and beyond. Read more
Kerbey Lane debuts new 2017 Spring Menu
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleKerbey Lane Cafe’s new Spring Menu debuted yesterday and is available at all seven locations through mid-May. The Spring Menu has a handful of returning seasonal favorites, plus several new and reimagined items. See the full menu here. Read more