INSIGHTS
News Releases: Earned Media Starts Here
News Releases: Earned Media Starts here
Most news releases never make it past an editor’s inbox, but the right one can become tomorrow’s headline or television news story. In this engaging and practical session, communications professional Dawn Fluhler shares how to write news releases that actually earn media coverage. Attendees will learn how to think like a journalist, structure a release for real-world use, avoid common mistakes, and package their story for success. Whether you’re new to PR or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will give you the tools to turn announcements into stories that get picked up.
Your AI Strategy Needs a Reality Check
AI is in your inbox, your social feeds, your software, and it’s probably already worked its way into your personal day-to-day. There’s a growing pressure to adopt it quickly, to experiment, to stay ahead. No one wants to be the last to figure it out.
But what if the bigger risk is moving too fast without a plan?
At our latest Intersessions, B2B tech strategist Chris Theisen offered a different perspective: before you double down on AI, your strategy might need a little sobering up.
Intersection Wins Silver and Bronze at the AAF Fort Wayne ADDY Awards
Intersection is proud to share that two of our recent marketing campaigns were recognized at the American Advertising Federation’s Fort Wayne ADDY Awards.
The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest competition, recognizing creative excellence at the local, district, and national levels.
The “Sugar Rush” is Over: Why Your AI Strategy Needs Sobering Up
How to build the data foundation required to stop playing and start scaling.
Is your business artificial intelligence (AI) ready? Too many people use AI like a glorified search or auto complete without doing the necessary steps first. By the time most businesses figure it out, they are getting lapped by those who used a different approach from the start.
In this session, you will learn about data cleanliness, internal processes and governance, using your data to train the tools, and how to use AI with end goals in mind.
2026 Super Bowl Ad Review – From Marketers
During the Super Bowl, the players on the field are competing for a win—and so are advertisers, battling it out for your attention during commercial breaks. With 30 seconds of airtime starting around $8 million this year, the stakes were quite high.
While this year’s game itself felt a little underwhelming, we were absolutely locked in for the food and the commercials.
Growing our team to better support our clients
At Intersection, growth has always been guided by one goal: helping good people tell great stories that drive real results. As our client needs continue to evolve, so does our team.
We’re excited to share that Intersection’s marketing team has almost doubled in size through the hiring of five experienced marketing professionals.
Marketing & Branding Lessons for Small Businesses
Spend more. Spend less. Be everywhere. Pick one channel. Do it yourself. Hire help. It can feel impossible to know where to start.
At an Intersessions workshop, we brought together a panel of experts including small business owners, in-house marketers, and an agency strategist to share advice on marketing and branding for businesses, focusing on what works when time, money, and energy are limited.
Intersessions: Why Nothing You Try Seems to Stick (and How to Fix It)
During this special Intersessions panel, part of Business Showcase Week at the Innovation Connector, we’re bringing together a mix of marketing minds to talk honestly about what works and what doesn’t.
Hear from a panel of local experts, including small business owners, in-house marketers, and an agency strategist, who have navigated the same branding and marketing challenges you face.
Social Media Lessons for Small Teams
If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor wondering what to post or posted something only to hear crickets, you’re not alone. For smaller businesses and one-person marketing teams, social media often feels like another full-time job.
During September 2025’s Intersessions, our friends Jenna Wachtmann and Susan Brumley at Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) shared how they’ve built a sustainable social media approach that works, even without a dedicated social media staff.
Intersessions: Social Spark | Igniting Community Through Daily Digital Engagement
Discover how Ball Brothers Foundation uses simple, consistent social media practices to build stronger connections with the local community—without needing a big team or budget.