by Julie Cole | Apr 17, 2026 | Brand Growth, Communications
(Part 1 of a two-part series on communications audits. Part 2 is titled “The Who, What, and When of Communications Audits”) Most organizations invest heavily in communications—channels, content, campaigns, and tools—yet few can clearly answer a fundamental...
by Julie Cole | Apr 15, 2026 | Brand Management, Communications
Employer branding has become one of the most important drivers of organizational performance in today’s talent-constrained, reputation-driven business environment. Employees, candidates, investors, and stakeholders are constantly evaluating organizations—not just for...
by Julie Cole | Apr 15, 2026 | Communications, Communications Governance, Communications Strategy, M&A
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are often framed as financial or strategic transactions. In reality, they are high-risk human transformations. Despite billions invested annually in M&As, failure rates remain persistently high. The root cause is rarely the deal...
by Julie Cole | Apr 15, 2026 | Brand Management, Communications, Communications Strategy, Stakeholder Intelligence
Most organizations communicate frequently. Far fewer communicate effectively. The difference lies in actionable insights, not just effort. At Parkhaven Communications, we help organizations transform stakeholder insights into targeted messaging, high-impact content,...
by Julie Cole | Apr 13, 2026 | AI, CPG, Growth Marketing, Marketing
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation—one driven not by incremental change, but by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. In an industry defined by tight margins, complex supply chains, and shifting consumer...
