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Markstein We’re a creative communications agency bringing bold ideas, sharp storytelling and workforce solutions that help organizations attract and keep talent.

Markstein is a creative communications agency that unlocks opportunity through insightful storytelling and modern marketing.

05/20/2026

What does it take to rise from Private First Class to Major General as a woman in an Army where females made up less than 2% of the force? We sat down with Major General Lee Price to find out. This episode of TalentWise is packed with hard-won wisdom.

Listen now ➡️ https://zurl.co/GSr2f

Strategic communications, refined over decades. Markstein's connected approach is built to move organizations forward wi...
05/18/2026

Strategic communications, refined over decades. Markstein's connected approach is built to move organizations forward with smarter strategy, stronger brands, and outcomes that matter.

05/14/2026

National Police Week honors the people behind the badge, but it’s also an opportunity to address one of the biggest challenges facing law enforcement today: workforce sustainability. Across the country, agencies are navigating:

☑️ Staffing shortages
☑️ Increased competition for talent
☑️ Evolving community expectations
☑️ Retention challenges

Markstein has partnered with multiple public safety agencies to develop recruitment and communications strategies grounded in research, audience insights and measurable outcomes.

From police recruitment campaigns to organizational rebranding and crisis communications, our work helps agencies connect with the candidates and communities they serve. Explore our proven solutions: https://zurl.co/TC6uW

05/13/2026

Most workforce conversations focus on skills, hiring, and retention. But beneath all of that is something more powerful: people want to feel seen, heard and understood.
As Don Barden shared on TalentWise, when leaders create environments where people feel valued and empowered, they build cultures where employees contribute at a higher level. Listen now. https://zurl.co/rMnMB

Season 2 of TalentWise is revealing a clear pattern. Workforce challenges may vary across industries and geographies, bu...
05/11/2026

Season 2 of TalentWise is revealing a clear pattern. Workforce challenges may vary across industries and geographies, but they all come back to the same core issues: trust, perception, adaptability, and systems designed for real people.

Check out a few of the biggest lessons so far. https://zurl.co/HJD2V

Across industries and geographies, workforce challenges are showing up in different forms. But the underlying issues are often the same: trust, perception, adaptability, and the need to design systems around real people rather than idealized models.

Happy birthday to our Chief Creative Officer, Chris Hoke! When he's not coming up with big ideas, you can find him cooki...
05/04/2026

Happy birthday to our Chief Creative Officer, Chris Hoke! When he's not coming up with big ideas, you can find him cooking Cajun food, digging through record store crates, playing guitar, hanging out with Wally the cat or enjoying a local beer.

When credibility is on the line, experience is crucial.   has spent decades helping organizations master communications,...
05/03/2026

When credibility is on the line, experience is crucial. has spent decades helping organizations master communications, manage public affairs, and navigate what's ahead.

Why bring in Markstein for earned media support? We extend your bandwidth, sharpen your stories to drive stronger pickup...
05/01/2026

Why bring in Markstein for earned media support? We extend your bandwidth, sharpen your stories to drive stronger pickup, and protect your time and credibility through executive prep, media guidance, and persistent follow up.

04/30/2026

Workforce challenges don’t always start with a talent shortage. Sometimes they start with perception. Before someone even considers applying, they have to see that path as real and relevant to them. On the latest episode of , ATA's Mark Colson shares how storytelling and perception are shaping the future of workforce development in trucking. Listen now.
➡️ https://zurl.co/a4gLM

A big day for Birmingham's workforce.Today's press conference marked the launch of Reinvest Birmingham, an initiative co...
04/23/2026

A big day for Birmingham's workforce.

Today's press conference marked the launch of Reinvest Birmingham, an initiative connecting residents to training, career pathways and support services.

Markstein is proud to be shaping branding and messaging and was on site alongside partners and community leaders for the official launch.

Explore the new landing page: https://zurl.co/gNU9c

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