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