UPRAISE Marketing and Public Relations

09/15/2026

23 years of UPRAISE! 🎉

On Sept. 15, 2003, Tim Johnson founded UPRAISE with a vision for building an agency where great work and great people could thrive together.

Twenty-three years later, we’re grateful for the clients who trust us, the teammates who make the work happen and everyone who has been part of the UPRAISE story along the way. Here’s to what comes next!

09/03/2026

We’re excited to share that UPRAISE is a finalist in PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards for our work with the Girl Scouts of Northern California!

Our “More Than Cookies” campaign set out to showcase the organization’s year-round impact, from building leadership and entrepreneurship skills to strengthening communities across Northern California.

Over eight months, our work generated 786 articles, 53 broadcast segments and 1.29 billion UVM, with 98.2% positive sentiment.

We’re proud of the work our team and Girl Scouts of Northern California accomplished together, and honored to see it recognized in the Nonprofit category. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists!

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08/26/2026

Every brand wants more followers, but follower counts alone do not create lasting relationships.

The strongest brands are building communities where customers feel heard, valued and connected. Those communities create meaningful conversations, stronger advocacy and long-term loyalty.

In our latest blog, we explore why community-led growth deserves a place in every communications strategy. Read more: https://na2.hubs.ly/H072PfX0

Learn how to build a community-led growth strategy that strengthens engagement, advocacy and long-term brand trust without becoming another marketing channel.

08/21/2026

One of our favorite traditions is taking time each quarter to connect as a team!

This time, we traded Slack messages for masa during a virtual tamale-making class 🌽 Whether we're brainstorming campaign ideas or figuring out how to fold tamales, the best outcomes come from collaboration, curiosity and a willingness to learn together.

Moments like these strengthen the relationships behind the work, and we're excited for what the rest of Q3 has in store.

08/18/2026

Networking starts with curiosity.

We're proud to see UPR Vice President Katie Jewett's perspective alongside other communications leaders in the Forbes Communications Council!

Successful networking is about building genuine relationships, listening well and approaching conversations with confidence and curiosity.

08/11/2026

Award programs should reinforce a company's broader business story.

For AdRoll, we developed a strategic awards program that highlighted innovation, leadership and workplace culture through a consistent narrative. Our awards program earned AdRoll eight industry award wins last year.

Recognition creates more than credibility. It provides valuable proof points that support recruiting, sales, marketing and executive visibility.

Congratulations to the UPRAISE team and our partners at AdRoll for bringing this strategic awards program to life. We're proud of what we've accomplished together and look forward to building on this momentum. 🎉

08/07/2026

With National Book Lovers Day coming up this weekend, we asked the UPRAISE team to share the books they love and what's currently on their bookshelves.

Whether it's a timeless favorite, a thought-provoking novel or the latest page-turner, reading gives us fresh perspectives that often carry over into the work we do every day.

Swipe through to see what we're reading, then tell us: What's the best book you've read this year? 📚

07/23/2026

Bigger media outlets aren't always the most valuable.

Trade publications, newsletters, podcasts and creator communities often reach the audiences that matter most.

UPRAISE Vice President Katie Jewett shares her perspective in Forbes on measuring the long-term value of nontraditional media.

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07/20/2026

Search is evolving. More people are turning to AI tools for answers instead of traditional search engines, changing how brands earn visibility online.

Our parent company, rbb Communications, explains why Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) should already be on every communicator's radar.

Discover how GEO empowers PR strategies, enhancing brand discoverability through effective media coverage, educational content, and performance measurement. Explore why GEO is essential for brands navigating today's complex landscape.