Ackermann Marketing & PR

02/17/2026

Immense gratitude to the Knoxville News Sentinel for this exceptional coverage of our integration with Designsensory!

First it was the internet. Then it was social media. Now, AI is the third wave marketing and public relations firms are learning to navigate. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4qF888w

02/17/2026

After 40+ years of building trust, shaping brands, and delivering strategic counsel, Ackermann Marketing & PR is beginning an exciting new chapter. 🎯

We're integrating with Designsensory —an award-winning creative, digital, and brand strategy agency—to create a unified platform that combines our PR expertise with expanded creative capabilities, digital innovation, and research depth.

Our clients will benefit from deeper resources, broader capabilities, and the same high-touch, reputation-focused counsel we've always provided.

Erin Burns Freeman will lead the communications practice as VP of Communications at Designsensory, and Cathy Ackermann will support the transition in an advisory role to ensure continuity for clients and partners.

This is about preserving a legacy while expanding what's possible. Excited for what's ahead!

01/16/2026

You never know where your next meaningful connection might come from — a school event, a charity event, or a neighborhood picnic.
📣 This month’s column explores how intentional community engagement can expand influence and opportunity.
👉 Read the full column here: https://loom.ly/b4Wn5ac

12/19/2025

Reputation isn’t just about what you sell. It’s about what people say when you’re not in the room.
📖 In this month’s column, we unpack why trust is one of the most powerful drivers of long-term business success.
👉 Read more here: https://loom.ly/NLoOlwg

11/14/2025

Wondering how to reach the candidates who really fit your culture? Start with your messaging.
📣 This month’s column explores how the same storytelling that wins over customers can also win over great employees.
👉 Read here: https://loom.ly/6rQ5mWM

11/07/2025

Yesterday’s announcement of the Women’s Suffrage Museum’s future home in downtown Knoxville was nothing short of inspiring. 💛

Ackermann Marketing & PR is deeply grateful to the Women's Suffrage Museum and the Suffrage Coalition for the opportunity to help share this incredible story — one that honors Tennessee’s pivotal role in securing women’s right to vote and celebrates the legacy of those who made it possible.

A heartfelt thank-you to the many media outlets who attended and shared the story so beautifully, and to the community members and leaders who showed up in support of the Suffrage Coalition’s mission and the museum’s future.

We’re honored to play a part in helping bring this vision to life.

📍706–708 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN�🎯 Projected opening: 2028

11/05/2025

A preview by Beth Haynes of things to come for the Women's Suffrage Museum! Hope to see you on Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at 706 South Gay Street for a huge announcement & surprises!

11/05/2025

A huge announcement is planned for tomorrow - Nov. 6 - at 10:30 a.m. within the 700 block of South Gay St. in downtown Knoxville! We hope you can join us for all the festivities & special surprises! See below for more information!

Media Event, Thursday November 6 2025 Oct 24, 2025 | Media and Press FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 22, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Freeman, Ackermann Marketing & PR [email protected] 931.212.7856 MEDIA ADVISORY & INVITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Historic Announcement: A Permanent Home for...

10/16/2025

Feeling unsure if your marketing is really working? There’s a number for that. 😉
📊 In this month’s column, Cathy explores how data helps communicators see what’s working, fix what’s not, and build stronger campaigns.
👉 Read more here: https://loom.ly/gCAtev4

09/19/2025

“Just a salesperson”? Think again. 💼✨
Sales professionals don’t just close deals - they build trust, solve problems, and drive growth for every business.
📲 In this month’s column, Cathy explores the qualities that make great salespeople stand out and why their role should never be underestimated.
👉 Read more here:

08/18/2025

College sports aren’t just about the game anymore - they’re about the brand. 🏈✨
With NIL, athletes are building influence through sponsorships, partnerships, and storytelling like never before.
📲 In this month’s column, Cathy dives into how marketing and PR shape the future of NIL, and why it matters for athletes and brands.
👉 Read more here: https://loom.ly/hO0uEQQ