Insights & Inspirations

This is a collection of the insights and inspiration from various members of the KPC team. By sharing our experiences, our hope is to Awaken the Hunger within others to become disciples who yearn to grow and learn new ways to announce the Good News in today's world.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

“Tell Me More”

We've all had that awkward moment when we didn’t know what to say or how to respond to the conversation in front of us.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

What's Working on the Journey

No marketing strategy can instill faith in someone. Our responsibility as communicators is to use our skills to shape the path for others.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

Gentle Hope

Every year on January 24th, the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, the Vatican releases the pope’s message for World Day of Social Communications.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

“Nobody’s Really Listening”

My father, rest his soul, was the antithesis of so many of today’s “helicopter parents.” He held his tongue often, allowing me to forge my own path as I progressed from childhood into adolescence and adulthood.

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Steve Mamanella Steve Mamanella

KPC is on a Mission - With and For Diocesan Communicators

I was fortunate to begin my professional career as a communicator by working for the Catholic Diocese of Peoria in Central Illinois. Bishop John J. Myers hired me, giving me the job title “Administrative Assistant to the Bishop for Communications.”

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

Are you Social Media Savvy?

Social Media is an obvious platform to consider when planning your marketing strategy. It’s an easy, affordable and effective way to reach a variety of audiences with your message. Once you’re able to identify your target audience, a large selection of platforms are available to you.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

The ABCs of Effective Video Marketing

When I partner with an organization to develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy, the power of video becomes a lead point of conversation. Usually well before we even get to the tactical portion of the strategy, the time when we should discuss which customized tools to employ to achieve our strategic objectives, video is being presented as *the* best option.

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

Tips for building a stronger brand message

This week in St. Louis we had an unusually large amount of snow that put the town on a three-day snow schedule. During unplanned situations like this, do you approach the day with appreciation for the break or do you get frustrated by the inconvenience?

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Katie Pesha Katie Pesha

KP Moment: Are you Ready?

Christmas is now less than two weeks away!! How does that make you feel?

Do you feel the pangs of excitement you once did as a child, or does your long list of “to dos” have you stressing?

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