Thompson & Co. Public Relations

09/11/2026

Good conversations make for better communicators. 👏We were proud to see our very own Sarah Erkmann Ward, APR, president of Blueprint Alaska, join this week’s PRSA Alaska Chapter Media & PR Roundtable for a conversation about ethics, transparency and the relationship between journalists and communications professionals.

Thanks to PRSA Alaska and all of the panelists for bringing everyone together for such a thoughtful discussion!

At today's media & PR roundtable, journalists and public relations professionals discussed how ethics, transparency and relationships shape the information Alaskans receive every day.

While journalists and communicators serve different roles, there was broad agreement on one important point: informed communities depend on access to factual, credible information.

Thank you to our panelists for making an ethics conversation fun and engaging!

Also big thanks to the University of Alaska for sponsoring and to Chugach Electric for hosting us.

09/10/2026

One conference, plenty of familiar faces.

The Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) Conference marked its 10th anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of bringing Alaska’s energy industry together. It was an especially meaningful milestone for Thompson & Co., as our team has helped AOGA organize and support the conference since the very first one 10 years ago.

This year, T&Cers were busy behind the scenes capturing content and supporting media relations for AOGA while also helping University of Alaska Fairbanks' Institute of Northern Engineering team and Glenfarne make the most of their presence on the conference floor.

We also loved seeing so many of our clients throughout the event, including Donlin Gold LLC, Doyon, Limited, GCI, UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage and Trident Seafoods, representing industries that play an important role across Alaska.

Congratulations to AOGA on 10 years of bringing Alaska’s energy industry together! 🎉

09/09/2026

Sometimes our work takes us outside and behind the camera. 🎥✨

This summer, our team visited the Alaska Botanical Garden to film and interview Alaskans for Rasmuson Foundation’s "Ed’s Bench" video series. Ed’s Bench is a place to share what brought them here, what keeps them here and why they love calling Alaska home.

At Thompson & Co., we’re proud to support Rasmuson Foundation through video production, media relations, strategic communications and more. Projects like Ed’s Bench give us the opportunity to capture the people and perspectives that make communities across Alaska special.

Follow Rasmuson Foundation on Instagram to see more from Ed’s Bench ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gR6zkO.

09/09/2026

A holiday with our name written all over it. 😉

It’s National Ampersand Day, and as Thompson & Co., we’re obviously a little partial to this hardworking symbol.

For us, the & is more than part of our name. It represents how we work: strategy & creativity, clients & communities, big ideas & the people who bring them to life.

Today, we’re giving a little extra love to the symbol that keeps us connected. Happy National Ampersand Day! 🩵

08/21/2026

Some public campaigns break through to audiences and others fall flat. Here's why: It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about having the right message, delivered by the right people, at the right time.

Our latest case study goes behind the strategy of Protect Juneau’s Future, where targeted messaging, trusted local voices and a community-first approach helped cut through the noise and give voters the information they needed to make informed decisions.

The takeaway? Clear strategy and credible messengers can make all the difference. Read the full case study at the link here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RQMHpJ.

08/15/2026

There’s no shortage of big stories in Alaska and we’re looking for a few more smart, curious people to help us tell them.

Thompson & Co. is growing, and we’re hiring Anchorage-based team members for several positions:

→ Account Coordinator
→ Account Executive
→ Account Manager

At our agency, no two days look quite the same. Our team works across industries and communities throughout Alaska and beyond, tackling everything from public relations and public affairs to digital marketing, content development, events, advocacy campaigns and strategic communications.

We’re looking for people who bring energy, creativity, good instincts and a team-first mindset. Opportunities are available across multiple experience levels. Background in PR, resource development or public affairs or agency experience is a plus.

And we happen to think T&C is a pretty great place to build your career! Inc. Magazine agrees and we’re proud to be an Inc. Best Places to Work award winner.

Learn more and apply now ➡️ www.thompsonpr.com/careers.

08/14/2026

Alaskans deserve to know how the people running for governor plan to talk to them.

That's the question Blueprint, our public affairs team, set out to answer. Blueprint designed and fielded a statewide survey looking at how 2026 gubernatorial candidates plan to approach communications as governor.

This kind of research is what our public affairs team does best: digging into the issues that matter to Alaska and giving people real insight.

The results are now live on our website. Check out the full survey here: https://bit.ly/4xIPQqX. 🗳️

08/08/2026

Know someone who belongs in front of the camera? 👀

We're searching for individuals or couples ages 55+ from Anchorage, Eagle River or the Mat-Su Valley to be featured in an upcoming video and photo shoot for one of our clients.

The vibe is a laid-back afternoon at the farmers market — think browsing fresh produce, sipping coffee and shopping from local vendors.

📅 Tuesday, Aug. 18
💰 Paid opportunity
📍 Must be based in the Anchorage, Eagle River, or Mat-Su Valley area.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below, share this post or email [email protected] with full names, ages, a recent photo and a fun fact about yourselves!

08/05/2026

A day in the life with Digital Strategist Shondiin Mayo — PDX edition.📍

Shondiin recently traveled to Portland to attend the Indigenous Media Conference hosted by Indigenous Journalists Association, where professionals from all across the fields of communications and journalism gathered to share ideas, build connections and shape the future of media and reporting with indigenous perspectives.

Come along for a behind-the-scenes peak at the conversations, insights and connections that made this conference unforgettable. 💥

08/04/2026

When conversations about the future of tourism happen on a national stage, it's important that Alaska has a seat at the table.

Russell Dick, President & CEO of Huna Totem Corporation, joined travel industry leaders at Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Summit in New York City to share how Icy Strait Point is redefining tourism through an authentic, community-centered approach.

At Thompson & Co. we believe Alaska’s people, communities and businesses have stories worth sharing. Helping connect those stories with the right audience is at the heart of what we do — and we’re honored to work alongside clients who are shaping the future of our state and the tourism industry.

Read the full article ➡️ https://bit.ly/44WWj56.